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Meet the Authors: Dana Dargos and Said Al Bizri authors of Einstein in the Attic In-Person
Dana and Said will engage in a captivating discussion chronicling the whirlwind voyage that brought "Einstein in the Attic" to publication and its subsequent marketing triumphs. Their dialogue will traverse the six-year odyssey of writing and research, the intricacies of co-authorship, the perseverance through approaching nearly 300 publishers before securing the one and detail the publication process and their strategic marketing efforts that led to literary recognition. The discussion will segue into a riveting reading from the novel, followed by an interactive Q&A session, offering a truly immersive experience.
Dana's Bio:
Dana Dargos, a Lebanese-American luminary, was nurtured in the Bay Area, igniting her passion for storytelling in kindergarten. With a UC Berkeley English Literature degree, she and Said wrote the acclaimed debut "Einstein in the Attic," amassing nine coveted awards including the Nautilus, Cygnus, and Independent Press honors, among others.
Said's Bio:
Said Al Bizri is an award-winning writer, existentialist thinker, and avid researcher with a BA from the American University of Beirut. He works as a business development director in a number of countries. Together, Said and Dana conducted five years of research to ensure plausible and accurate scientific and historical information. "Einstein in the Attic" is also his debut novel.
- Date:
- Wednesday, September 27, 2023
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Oak Room
- Audience:
- Adults Seniors Teens
- Categories:
- Literature