Marge Piercy

Marge Piercy “is not just an author, she’s a cultural touchstone,” according to The Boston Globe, “Few writers in modern memory have sustained her passion and skill for creating stories of consequence.” Marge is the author of 17 novels, including the classic Woman on the Edge of Time and most recently, Sex Wars. A master of many genres, she is also the author of the highly acclaimed memoir Sleeping with Cats. Her 18th book of new and selected poems will appear in 2011 from Knopf. A gifted performer and teacher, Marge has shared her work at more than 400 venues throughout the world. www.margepiercy.com