A former university lecturer, Zohreh is no stranger to speaking to an audience. For decades, she has enjoyed speaking with audiences of all sizes, whether in-person or online. She enjoys connecting with readers of all ages, whether in a large auditorium, classroom, or small book club. Fluent in both English and Persian, she would be happy to give a talk in either language.
Please contact her for information about your specific event and a custom sliding rate for speaking engagements. She will do her best to be part of your special event.
Popular topics:
- Writing “with an accent”
- Persian poetry
- Getting started with your book
- Writing fiction influenced by true stories
- Following your passion
- Believing in – and achieving – your dreams, even later in life
If you’re a local San Diego aspiring writer, consider visiting the wonderful organization San Diego Writers, Ink. to request a workshop led by me!
Partial list of past speaking engagements:
- Voice of America
- KPBS
- WBEZ in Chicago
- Radio Iran
- Osher Club
- Iranian-American Women Foundation Conference (United States and London, England)
- Georgetown University
- University of Chicago
- UC Berkeley
- San Diego State University
- UC San Diego
- San Francisco State University
- Juvenile Detention Center
- Retirement homes
- American Association of University Women (AAUW)
- Brandeis National Committee
- San Diego City College (so frequently that she was humorously referred to as their Author-in-Residence!)
- Bookstores including Warwick’s, the oldest family-owned bookstore in the country
- Coast to coast book clubs (CA to New York!)
- Rotary Club of Los Angeles
