Carmel, Calif. - 6 December, 2024 - Writer and publisher Vince Emery will present "Literary Luminaries: Six Trailblazing Writers Who Shaped Carmel" on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the Harrison Memorial Library, the latest event in the Carmel Public Library Foundation's Henry Meade Williams Local History Lecture Series. Emery will reveal surprises about Carmel and the lives and works of Jack London, Upton Sinclair, Mary Austin, Robinson Jeffers, George Sterling, and Sinclair Lewis. As writers, they found artistic refuge and inspiration in Carmel and they, in turn, revealed its unique charm to the world. How did the lives of these writers—who made national or even international reputations—intertwine and contribute to the life and spirit of Carmel? Join writer, publisher, and literary detective, Vince Emery, as he explores the legacy of literary Carmel using the writers' own words plus works of art, handwritten manuscripts, unseen photos, and other items from the library's collection to illustrate the surprising stories of these authors. Artifacts from the collection of the Henry Meade Williams Local History Department at the Carmel Public Library will be on exhibit. The January 8, 2025 presentation and exhibit will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Due to limited seating, registration is required. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public, although a $10 donation is requested. All proceeds will benefit the Carmel Public Library. For more information, call the Carmel Public Library Foundation at (831) 624-2811, or visit this event's Web page. Click here for information about George Sterling's Babes in the Wood. Click here to learn more about George Sterling. Click here to learn more about Vince Emery. Download high-res graphics and photos for PR use.