Writers

Is there a poet laureate living in Menlo Park?

InMenlo has profiled a number of poets who live in Menlo Park, among them Charlotte Muse, J. David Cummings (pictured, right), Jym Marks, and Lynore Banchoff . Might

by Linda Hubbard
on July 6, 2016

For Eugene Robinson, it all boils down to art

Some people are described as "comfortable in their skin." Eugene Robinson appears to be comfortable in multiple skins, pursuing multiple vocations and avocations. Novelist. Musician.

by Linda Hubbard
on October 8, 2013

San Francisco Chronicle reporter Carolyne Zinko uncovers a new story almost every day

Carolyne Zinko is a bit of an anomaly in today's digital world. She's worked her entire career in print journalism, currently covering, as she explains,

by Linda Hubbard
on June 28, 2013

When a rose is not a rose (but enjoying the rain nevertheless)

Except for a few surprising late afternoon cloudbursts, Sunday saw a respite from the series of rainstorms, after overnight precipitation measuring .1" according to Bill

by Linda Hubbard
on March 19, 2012

Lenore Horowitz: Explorer with a camera

Atherton resident Leonore Horowitz describes herself as an explorer with a camera. "I love to see through the camera," she says. "I love to meet

by Linda Hubbard
on December 13, 2011

Barry Eisler: Best-selling author of mystery thrillers

Obsessed with accuracy, Barry Eisler lay down on a wrestling mat, stun gun in hand.  He took aim and fired. "In one of my books,

by Linda Hubbard
on March 21, 2011

Peggy Orenstein on the trouble with pretty and pink — and what you can do about it

When it debuted late last month, Peggy Orenstein's new book, Cinderella Ate My Daughter, struck a chord with mothers — and fathers —across the country.

by Chrisie Wendin
on February 22, 2011

Talking baseball – including those tortuous Giants – with writer Eno Sarris

Jamaica. Germany. Atlanta. Mountain City, GA. Florida. London. Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Add to the list Menlo Park, CA, where writer Eno Sarris and

by Linda Hubbard
on October 4, 2010

Attending Smart Chicks Kick It at the library tonight (9/18)? Here’s what you need to know

As InMenlo reported previously, the highly anticipated Smart Chicks Kick It tour is making its Bay Area stop tonight at the Menlo Park Library. The

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 18, 2010

Smart Chicks Kick It in Menlo Park: Unique book tour brings hottest names in young adult fiction to town Saturday

Melissa Marr, Kelley Armstrong, and Alyson Noël are headlining a book tour like none we've ever seen — and that's saying something here, in Kepler's

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 17, 2010