Kristin & Grodstein Appear At Libertine Library 2/8

Gear up for Valentine's day with fantastic readings by smart, sexy authors Heather Kristin and Lauren Grodstein. On Tuesday, February 8th at 6:30 pm during happy hour in the Libertine Library at Gild Hall (15 Gold Street at Platt in Lower Manhattan) Kristin & Grodstein share the stage to read from their latest works and discuss the balance of love, family, creativity and career. Kristin's work will appear this year in a Simon and Schuster anthology, LOVE AND LET LIVE. Grodstein, the author of the acclaimed novel, A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY, wrote this dark tale of family betrayal while caring for little ones at home.

Pen Parentis, the sponsor of this open arts event, is a professional organization for authors who are also parents. After the readings, Kristin and Grodstein will sign books and answer questions.

The Pen Parentis Literary Salons are a free monthly event, open to the public. The Libertine offers a full top shelf bar and small plates at happy hour prices. Borders will have books on hand for signings.

For more information consult the Pen Parentis website at www.penparentis.org.

LISTINGS INFO:

Event Name: The Pen Parentis Literary Salon

Description: At an intimate library bar, meet authors Heather Kristin and Lauren Grodstein as they read from their latest work and discuss the balance of family and creative success. Book signings. Networking. Top shelf drinks & light meals available.

Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: The Libertine Library at Gild Hall, second floor. Enter through the elegant lobby of the Gild Hall Hotel, 15 Gold Street (at Platt), Lower Manhattan.

Admission: FREE. All are welcome! (You don't have to be a parent or a writer to enjoy this event!)

Subways: 2/3, 4/5, and J/M at Fulton, A/C at Broadway/Nassau, R at Cortland Street, E or PATH at WTC.

Sponsor: Pen Parentis, founded in 2008, provides resources to authors who are parents. In addition to hosting the most elegant reading salons in Manhattan and a generous writing fellowship for new parents, the organization's goals include public promotion of authors' works, inspirational panel discussions and support groups for authors who feel torn between family and creative genius, grants for child-care, and ultimately, a writing center that partners with groups that provide drop-off children's programming.

Website: www.penparentis.org

Contact: Milda De Voe, executive director. 212-501-2031 or penparentis@gmail.com