# Event Details - **Event Name**: Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join author Diane Zinna, with contributing writer Jennifer Anne Gordon, as she shares insights from her newest book on writing about grief.About this EventEnjoy an evening with author Diane Zinna to celebrate the release of her new book, Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss, on 28 July from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Together we will explore safe, creative ideas for writing our hardest stories, discuss the value of giving language to grief, and learn ways to take care of ourselves as we write.Diane Zinna, in conversation with award-winning author and book contributor Jennifer Anne Gordon, will read passages from the new release, lead writing exercises, and invite you to share your stories. The night will conclude with a book signing, and copies will be available for purchase. Come spend a night full of healing and creativity with us! All levels of writing experience are welcome.Diane ZinnaDiane Zinna is the author of Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss, a new craft book on the art of telling our hardest stories. Her novel The All-Night Sun was longlisted for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize and the Cabell First Novel Award. Her short works have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and honored in Best American Essays 2025. She lives in Virginia with her husband and daughter and has taught creative writing for more than 25 years. Since 2020, she has led the free online class Grief Writing Sundays.Jennifer Anne GordonJennifer Anne Gordon is an award-winning author and podcast host. Her mainstream debut, a book club thriller, Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies, will be released in September, 2026. She is the host and creator of the comedic literary podcast Vox Vomitus, and a co-host for House of Mystery on NBC Radio. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and sweet, silly dog, Lord Tubby. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/concord/letting-grief-speak-writing-portals-for-life-after-loss/100001993488110602 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, comedy, entertainment, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Eleventh Letter Writing Gallery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Concord - **state**: NH - **country**: United States - **location**: The Eleventh Letter Writing Gallery - **lat**: 43.2079332 - **long**: -71.5365405 - **full address**: The Eleventh Letter Writing Gallery, 146 North Main Street, Concord, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/661192c59333b7871021d6507ed5494be8e712dee46cef2f6da6413c3e3036ce-rimg-w1200-h675-dc98c5fe-gmir.jpg?v=1783577895 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss being held? - **A:** Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss takes place on Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Eleventh Letter Writing Gallery, 146 North Main Street, Concord, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss? - **A:** Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss is organized by The Eleventh Letter. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Concord, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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