isabel allende and words alive by elin stebbins waldal
One of my favorite events of the year is the annual Words Alive author luncheon. Last year, I got to listen to — and talk to! — Anna Quindlen, and previous keynotes have included big names from Alice Hoffman and Chris Bohjalian to Jane Smiley and Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Words Alive is a fantastic non-profit organization…