Katayoon Zandvakili
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Katayoon Zandvakili left a comment for Stephanie Spiro
"Happy to be connected, Stephanie! Happy weekend wishes to you ~ Kat"
Jan 14
Stephanie Spiro left a comment for Katayoon Zandvakili
"Hi Kat! Thanks so much for the lovely comments about my Marilyn Manifesto/Happiness Project!!  I'm still acclimating to the site and trying to figure out how to respond to people...  I'm so happy to meet you!  Best,…"
Jan 12
Katayoon Zandvakili liked Stephanie Spiro's blog post The Marilyn Monroe Manifesto
Jan 11
Katayoon Zandvakili commented on the blog post 'Three Wishes for My Writing In The Coming Year: Will You Tell Me Yours?'
"Dear Kamy and Wonderful Friends, My three writing fulfillments by this time next year are ...  1) A very happy contract for My Beautiful Impostor: A Memoir of Persia and Lies is ensuring its journey out into the world 2) My script Everyday…"
Jul 5, 2011
Katayoon Zandvakili left a comment for Leslie Liautaud
"Beautiful to meet you as well, Leslie! Thank you, so very much, for your kind note. Kat"
May 2, 2011
Leslie Liautaud left a comment for Katayoon Zandvakili
"Thank you so much for the kudos and so very very nice to meet you!!"
May 2, 2011
Katayoon Zandvakili commented on the group 'Writing a Screenplay'
"I have read the first 15 pages, and the language is simply gorgeous, lush, beautiful. The dialogue and the whole screenplay read like a poetic novel. And it is well paced. (I loved the movie too!)"
Mar 25, 2011
Katayoon Zandvakili commented on the group 'Writing a Screenplay'
"I am ordering it today, thanks!"
Mar 25, 2011
Katayoon Zandvakili commented on the group 'Writing a Screenplay'
"Congratulations on your book, Pauline! Well-done! I so look forward to reading it ~"
Mar 25, 2011
Katayoon Zandvakili left a comment for Barbara Ehrentreu
"You are most kind, Barbara, thank you for your generous comments. I look forward to reading your poetry as well. Here's to us writing on and on!"
Mar 22, 2011
Barbara Ehrentreu left a comment for Katayoon Zandvakili
"Kat, Your profile is amazing!!! I am in awe of your accomplishments!!! Congratulations on the Pushcart Prize and I see you write poetry. I do that too!!"
Mar 22, 2011
Barbara Ehrentreu left a comment for Katayoon Zandvakili
"Thank you Kat! It's so nice to meet new authors. I can't wait to learn more about your book too!"
Mar 22, 2011
Katayoon Zandvakili left a comment for Barbara Ehrentreu
"I am very excited for you and your book! Go Barbara! May your work soar ~ Cheering you on ... Kat"
Mar 22, 2011
Barbara Ehrentreu left a comment for Katayoon Zandvakili
"Thanks Kat! I had to leave to do things for my husband. So I missed most of the chat. I hope there is a transcript. There's so much good I wanted to learn.:) See I am past the pre and need to know how to do the in-between - - between being…"
Mar 22, 2011
Katayoon Zandvakili left a comment for Barbara Ehrentreu
"Barbara, Thank you for accepting my She Writes connection request. I sort of winged it today too on the chat! Learned much. Wishing you a great evening ~ Kat"
Mar 22, 2011
Barbara Ehrentreu left a comment for Katayoon Zandvakili
"Hi Kat, Thank you for adding me. I can't believe how many people were on that chat. I just got the email and ran over to join, but so many people come here.:)  "
Mar 22, 2011

Profile Information

Who I am:
I am a poet, writer (memoir, scripts) and painter. I am finishing editing my book, "My Beautiful Impostor ~ A Memoir of Persia and Lies," and also writing a screenplay of the same.

My writing site ~ www.katayoon.net
My blog ~ http://katayoonblog.com
My painting site ~ www.katayoonart.com
@KatZandvakili on twitter please
FB page ~ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katayoon-Zandvakili/114282981953981?r...

I would love to connect with other She Writes members ~
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
Deer Table Legs (pub. University of Georgia Press)
Best American Poetry (Anthology)
Pushcart Prize 2000
Let Me Tell You Where I've Been (Anthology)
Language for a New Century (WW Norton Anthology)
A World Between
Media outlets that I currently write for:
I used to write for Publishers Weekly
My writing is:
Fiction, Poetry, Memoir, Screenwriting
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
only privately
Services I offer to other writers:
n/a
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
Iranian American Writers Association
My professional associations:
I serve on the board of the Saint Mary's College MFA Creative Writing Program

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At 7:45pm on January 12, 2012, Stephanie Spiro said…

Hi Kat! Thanks so much for the lovely comments about my Marilyn Manifesto/Happiness Project!!  I'm still acclimating to the site and trying to figure out how to respond to people...  I'm so happy to meet you!  Best, Stephanie  :)

At 6:16pm on May 2, 2011, Leslie Liautaud said…
Thank you so much for the kudos and so very very nice to meet you!!
At 11:08pm on March 22, 2011, Barbara Ehrentreu said…

Kat,

Your profile is amazing!!! I am in awe of your accomplishments!!! Congratulations on the Pushcart Prize and I see you write poetry. I do that too!!

At 11:05pm on March 22, 2011, Barbara Ehrentreu said…
Thank you Kat! It's so nice to meet new authors. I can't wait to learn more about your book too!
At 9:48pm on March 22, 2011, Barbara Ehrentreu said…
Thanks Kat! I had to leave to do things for my husband. So I missed most of the chat. I hope there is a transcript. There's so much good I wanted to learn.:) See I am past the pre and need to know how to do the in-between - - between being signed and the release of your book. I can't wait for my cover so I can start getting my promotional material together.:)
At 3:51pm on March 22, 2011, Barbara Ehrentreu said…

Hi Kat,

Thank you for adding me. I can't believe how many people were on that chat. I just got the email and ran over to join, but so many people come here.:)

 

At 4:43am on March 2, 2011, Joice Valentine said…

Thank you for yourfriendship Kata. I look forward to networking with you.

At 2:10pm on February 12, 2011, Justine Alia said…

Thank you for your friendship Kat.  You are both adorable and creative.  Cheers,

 

Justine

At 10:51am on January 20, 2011, Pauline Frederica Kiernan said…

That's great, Kagtayoon. I'm so glad you're joining. I think it's going to be a really fun and rewarding group.

Best wishes

Pauline

At 4:18pm on April 10, 2010, Mylene Dressler said…
Kat, you are most welcome. I love that one too. Warmly, Mylène
 
 
 

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