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Women in Conversation

Author Anne Lamott was the featured guest at a "Women in Conversation" event, part of The Press Democrat’s series, held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The event included a conversation and book signing at Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center in Rohnert Park.

Date
Sep 23, 2026
Location
Rohnert Park
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Women in Conversation

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  • Conversation with author Anne Lamott
  • Book signing session
  • Moderated discussion
  • Presence of Humane Society of Sonoma County with social therapy dogs
The "Women in Conversation" event featured acclaimed author Anne Lamott, known for her seven novels and 14 nonfiction titles. This installment was part of The Press Democrat’s ongoing series, which launched in 2016 with the aim of fostering conversation and community among women of various ages and backgrounds. The event took place at the Green Music Center located at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park.

The discussion was moderated by Karen Strolia, CEO of the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership and president/CEO of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, alongside Crissi Langwell, vice president of the California Writers Club, an author, and former Press Democrat journalist. Lamott engaged a paid audience of over 1,000 attendees with candid, personal, vulnerable, and comically honest insights, offering writing lessons and sharing innermost thoughts during the conversation. Following the discussion, a book signing session allowed attendees to meet the author.

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