You’re invited to sign up to attend this free live writing workshop. Now offered in person and online! To join virtually, please register HERE. After you register, the Zoom link will be automatically emailed to you. To join us in person, arrive at the appointed hour at PorchLight Literary Arts Center, 1019 E. Washington, Iowa City, Everyone’s welcome!

Katie Runde grew up on the Jersey Shore, where her family ran boardwalk businesses. Her debut novel, The Shore, was published in May 2022 by Scribner and was an Indie Next pick, as well as a New York Times editors' choice, a Barnes and Noble Discover pick, and an Amazon editors' pick. The Shore was named a best new book by Entertainment Weekly, Shondaland, Glamour, and The Millions. She also has recent work published in LitHub and Catapult, and she holds an MFA from Warren Wilson College. She lives in Iowa City with her husband and two daughters.