Parler Paris Après Midi
Upstairs at La Pierre du Marais
On the corner of rue des Archives and rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris
Métro Lines 9, 3 et 11, stations Temple, République or Arts et Métiers
NEXT MEETING: June 12, 2012 AND EVERY SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (closed August)
Now, every month, a guest speaker of note comes to talk about a topic of interest and then open the floor for questions and discussion!
Upcoming meetings this year: June 12, July 3 (1st Tuesday due to vacation days), No August Meeting, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11.
*Special Note: Anyone attending Parler Paris Après Midi must be willing to have their photograph taken and a brief description written about them for publishing in Parler Paris. Your presence indicates your willingness to participate.
Click here to read about the May 15 Après Midi:
"The Poetry of Paris" with Poet and teacher Cecilia Woloc
To read about past meetings of Après Midi, go to Parler Paris Après Midi Archives.
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Cara Black Mystery Writer - Getting Lost in Paris Cara writes mysteries set in the different arrondissements of Paris. Her twelfth book, Murder at the Lanterne Rouge, takes place at the edge of the Marais in the smallest and oldest Chinatown in Paris. A fascinating closed community living and working on the 13th century streets. She'll talk about doing research in the archives, talking with police and private detectives, local cafe owners and how getting lost in Paris leads to story ideas. For more information visit http://www.carablack.com.
(MURDER AT THE LANTERNE ROUGE Cara's latest book will be available at WHSmith on Rue de Rivoli and can be ordered prior to our event.)
Special Note of Congratulations to Cara Black who will be receiving the "Medaille de la Ville de Paris" June 22, 2012 in a special ceremony at the Hôtel de Ville, Paris.
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June 12|
Timothy Smith "Real life experiences that made a book" Award-winning novelist Timothy Jay Smith will discuss the story behind the story of his successful self-published book, Cooper’s Promise. Released in January, within weeks it was selling on four continents, an international book tour was underway, and dozens of newspapers, newsletters and blogs were planning to write reviews of it. Tim will share the real life experiences that contributed to his intriguing story that touches on human trafficking, blood diamonds, and gays in the military—all in an action-packed drama that takes place in a darker heart of Africa than Joseph Conrad could have imagined. He will also talk about the self-publishing process: how to do it, what it involves, and how it’s part of a larger strategy that's already opening doors for him to traditional publishers. Tim will be glad to sign books, and encourages people to order copies in advance from the Village Voice Bookshop (6 rue Princesse) or through major online booksellers (Cooper's Promise on Amazon.com). http://www.timothyjaysmith.com/ |
NOTE SPECIAL DATE: July 10|
August - Annual break |
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September 11 "Topic to be Announced" |
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October 9 "Topic to be Announced" |
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November 13 "Topic to be Announced" |
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December 11 "Topic to be Announced" |
May 15 (3rd Tuesday due to holidays), June 12, July 3 (1st Tuesday due to vacation days), No August Meeting, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11.