Meetings

Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe wince a little with Eric Beetner, the “hardest working man in noir.” Author of more than two dozen books, award-winning short story writer, filmmaker, and co-host of the Writer Types podcast, Eric knows a thing or two about surviving the slings and arrows of the writing life. In his presentation for the Southern California Writers Association, he’ll tackle how humor and irony can transform a story—and a writer’s sanity—especially when rejection comes calling (again). Expect wit, wisdom, and a few well-earned scars from the front lines of publishing.

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Bio

Eric Beetner is that writer you've heard about but never read. Then when you finally do you wonder why you waited so long. There are over 30 books and more than 100 short stories so you'd better get started. Books like Rumrunners, All The Way Down, Two in the Head and The Devil Doesn't Want Me. He also hosts the Noir at the Bar reading series in Los Angeles. He’s been described as “The 21st Century’s answer to Jim Thompson” (LitReactor). He’s been nominated for three Anthony’s, an ITW award, Shamus, Derringer and 7 Emmys. Seriously, what are you waiting for?