Author Talk: Fire Sword and Sea with Vanessa Riley

Date

February 5

Time

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost

Free

Event Series Dates

February 5

Event Schedule

The online author talk features Vanessa Riley discussing her novel Fire Sword and Sea, inspired by the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. The discussion covers narrative choices, historical context, and themes of identity and resilience. The program invites viewers to engage with storytelling and creative context in historical fiction.

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221 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

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