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New Orleans Authors

Local Authors

Written by Kim Ranjbar Tuesday, 14 July 2009 15:40

New Orleans Authors - Arts

Featured Local Author - Anne Rice

One of America's most read and celebrated authors, Anne Rice is known for weaving the visible and supernatural worlds together in epic stories that both entertain and challenge readers. Her books are rich tapestries of history, belief, philosophy, religion, and compelling characters that examine and extend our physical world beyond the limits we perceive. (More Anne Rice)
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Featured Book - The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life

At the centre of this novel is a story of two lovers from feuding Creole families in early 19th century New Orleans. The romance of "the grandissimes" the masked ball at the beginning of the story, the conversations in patois, the scenes between reluctant but eventually blessed lovers, the colours of the Creole spring and the French quarter helped make George Washington Cable famous in America during the 1880s. (Buy It Now!)

Creative Writing Classes

The days of New Orleans attracting writers from all over the world are not only days of yore - it's still happening today! People flock to New Orleans from places near and far, hoping that the open attitude and arms of the city will encourage whatever creativity has been percolating in their brains.
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• Greater New Orleans Writing Project | Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society

Featured Bookstore - Maple St. Bookshop

The Maple Street Bookshop is a bookshop especially for locals. With a calendar packed full of readings, book signings and children's events, as well as monthly sales according to genre, Maple Street Bookshop is the perfect place to help "Fight the Stupids!" by doing some reading. The friendly staff will make recommendations or chat about books. (More)

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