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Nothing for awhile. Got a book to write!

In fact, please note: L.A. Times column will be bi-weekly through the summer. This is my version of a book leave.

October 9, 2013 -- Stony Brook, NY. Reading and talk at Stony Brook University. Check back later for details.

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Diana Wagman's new novel The Care and Feeding of Exotic Pets is out to stellar reviews. Go buy it!

Maria Bamford is a brilliant comedian and I am now obsesed with her. Old Christmas special here. New one here.

Fun little interview I did for the blog Diary of an Expat in Singapore.

meghan_2010 Here you'll find many and varied writings of Meghan Daum, from her weekly LA Times op-ed column, to articles for notable magazines and newspapers, radio interviews, and books.

Meghan frequently gives readings, talks, and interviews interesting people in the Los Angeles area as well as the rest of the country. See the appearances page to find out where she'll be this year.

If you would like Meghan to visit your book club, either in person or via telephone or Skype, please contact Meghan directly. Same goes if you are a creative writing or journalisim professor and interested in Meghan teaching a master class on essay or column writing.

March 10, Salem, OR

Written by Meghan Daum | 24 February 2011

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Thursday, March 10 I'll be reading at Wiilamette College in Salem, Oregon, reading at 7pm in the Hatfield Room. Am very excited!

Also, rumor has it that Willamette is pronounced "Will-AM-ette." If true, this is one of those things that people always think you're mispronouncing even when you're actually right. My big pet peeve on this front is "banal," which is supposed to rhyme with "anal" even though whenever you say this people look at you like you're an ass, so to speak.

Anyway, WillAMette, here I come!

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March 7, Lancaster, PA

Written by Meghan Daum | 24 February 2011

A decade ago I had the privilege of participating in the inaugural Emerging Writers' Festival at Franklin & Marshall College. I'm thrilled to be going back for the 10th Anniversary Event. The question is: have I "emerged" yet? I suspect this is one of those things we spend most of our lives asking ourselves.

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Radio Shangri-La

Written by Meghan Daum | 17 February 2011

Thursday, February 17 I'll be interviewing author and journalist Lisa Napoli about her new book Radio Shangri-La: What I Learned in Bhutan, The Happiest Kingdom on Earth.

Track 16 Gallery at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, CA

8pm, free admission, more info here

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Today in Weather and Travel

Written by Meghan Daum | 09 February 2011

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LAX, 4:45am, 53 degrees outside

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Iowa City, 4:45pm, 3 degrees!

I'm at Prairie Lights bookstore tonight. Think I'll read some of the midwest stuff from Life Would Be Perfect . . . And hopefully not "accidentally" buy a farmhouse while I'm here.

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Next Stop, Iowa

Written by Meghan Daum | 23 January 2011

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February 9th I'm going back to the prairie. My fave place in the world.

Teaching a master class for the University of Iowa nonfiction writing program. Then reading at Prairie Lights Books at 7:00pm.

A perfect day.

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