New literary salon inspired by the 18th century London salons: "The entertainment was rigorous intellectual conversation, mixed with tea and literature readings."

Bring your work to share, a journal, laptop, and plume. Writing exercises. Mutual inspiration.

Open to all literature lovers - writers and readers - and all forms of expressive, creative writing from blogs to memoirs to fiction to poetry (excludes how-to style non-fiction).

Cost: Seeking committed wriiting enthusiasts foremost. Tea courtesy of Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company. Donations for fruit and cheese (provided by hostess). Otherwise, your wit, charm and inspiration is ample compensation.

Official Website: http://evelynrodriguez.typepad.com/crossroads_dispatches/2006/09/john_steinbeck_.html

Added by Evelyn Rodriguez on September 27, 2006