Comments from 2008 Authors

"Intelligent, warm, welcoming, and well-organized, the Santa Barbara Women's Literary Festival ranks among the most rewarding and positive undertakings of its kind. Every writer and every lover of literature should have the good fortune of participating in such a program."
—Gina Nahai

“The Women’s Literary Festival of Santa Barbara is a rare gem. It’s unusual to have an opportunity to hear a group of women authors talking about their work in a way that’s geared towards readers rather than aspiring writers. And what a group of readers in attendance! It’s wonderful to know there are so many people out there who are deeply passionate about books. Having a chance to spend a day in their company is a delight.”
—Tanya Shaffer

"The Santa Barbara Women's Literary Festival is a sparkling diamond in the literary landscape of events! Well-organized, diverse and enthusiastic, the organizers of the Festival create an intimate
environment that allows writers and discerning readers to interact
during memorable and immensely rewarding day of programming. So whether you must drive, fly, or hitchhike to get there—the Santa Barbara Women's Literary Festival won't disappoint!."
—Paula Woods

"Being a part of the Women's Literary Festival was truly a highlight of my year. I was honored (read floored) to be a part of such a diverse, renowned and prolific group of women authors. The Festival Committee did an outstanding job bringing together such unique voices representing different cultures, traditions and issues. And then there were the darkly decadent brownies served with lunch. Le swoon! Well worth the price of admission. "
—Mary Hershey

“There is nothing quite so exhilarating as a huge roomful of intelligent, funny, reading women. The Women's Literary Festival of Santa Barbara is, officially, my ideal village.”
—Cristina Garcia