Her novels. Her poetry. Her fearless voice. Her enduring legacy.
A special literary celebration exploring the life, work, and lasting influence of one of America's most important feminist writers—and the publication of her remarkable new memoir, The Hour of My Death. Presented by Sands Hall and Kim Culbertson
A Life Dedicated to Words, Ideas, and Change
Novelist. Poet. Feminist. Activist. Visionary.
For more than five decades, Marge Piercy has written with extraordinary honesty, imagination, and conviction about women's lives, relationships, power, politics, and the possibilities of a different world.
From her groundbreaking feminist novel Woman on the Edge of Time to the award-winning science fiction of He, She and It, the sweeping historical storytelling of Gone to Soldiers, and her beloved poetry, Piercy's writing crosses genres and generations. Her work has given voice to experiences too often overlooked, challenged the status quo, and helped shape feminist literature.
Now, at ninety, she offers an extraordinary reflection on life, mortality, creativity, and what it means to leave a legacy.
Enroll Below — Your $60 registration includes a digital (ebook) copy of The Hour of My Death, published by Sibylline Press on October 27, 2026.
Join Us to Celebrate the Woman Behind the Words
In this special 75-minute online gathering, writers and educators Sands Hall and Kim Culbertson invite readers, admirers, and writers to explore the richness and lasting influence of Marge Piercy's extraordinary body of work.
Through engaging discussion and close readings of selected poetry, fiction, essays, and passages from The Hour of My Death, we'll explore the themes, artistic choices, and fierce independence that distinguish her writing.
We'll consider how Piercy has used literature to illuminate women's experiences, challenge expectations, and imagine new possibilities—both personal and political.
Whether you've been reading Marge Piercy for decades or are discovering her for the first time, you're warmly invited to join this celebration.
No previous familiarity with her work or writing experience is required.
"Sunday, October 23, 2022, I died."
With those startling words, Marge Piercy opens The Hour of My Death: A Journal of the Year After I Died, her newest memoir from Sibylline Press.
After a medical emergency in which she died and was resuscitated, Piercy began documenting the year that followed. Written in the Japanese literary form known as zuihitsu, the memoir weaves together personal reflections, poetry, short essays, observations, and even recipes to create an intimate portrait of a remarkable mind still passionately engaged with life.
Piercy considers this deeply personal work her legacy.
Registration includes a digital (epub) edition of Marge Piercy's newly published memoir, The Hour of My Death.
Celebrate a literary trailblazer whose words have challenged conventions, inspired generations, and changed the conversation.
Whether you’ve loved Marge Piercy’s work for decades or are discovering her for the first time, join us to celebrate her extraordinary voice, explore her lasting influence, and find inspiration in a life devoted to literature, feminism, and fearless self-expression.
“Marge Piercy is not just an author, she’s a cultural touchstone. Few writers in modern memory have sustained her passion, and skill, for creating stories of consequence.” — <i>The Boston Globe</i>
“Marge Piercy is shameless; that is, she is that rarity, a free person. Her freedom enables her to write about her brilliant, fascinating life with honesty and gusto.” —Marilyn French
“Piercy writes with high intelligence, love for the world, ethical passion and innate feminism.”—Adrienne Rich
What We'll Explore
Reserve Your Place • Ebook Included
Your Registration Includes a Copy of The Hour of My Death
Your $60 registration includes this live 75-minute literary celebration and a digital (ebook) edition of Marge Piercy's newly published memoir, The Hour of My Death. Participants will also receive selected readings in advance. Familiarity with Piercy's work is welcome but not required.
Celebrating Marge Piercy: A Life in Words
Thursday, November 19, 2026 • 4–5:15pm PST • SPECIAL LIVE WEBINAR
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Thursday, November 19, 2026 • 4–5:15pm PST • SPECIAL LIVE WEBINAR
Thursday, November 19, 2026 • 4–5:15pm PST • SPECIAL LIVE WEBINAR
Meet Your Presenters
Kim Culbertson
Kim Culbertson has led workshops for teachers and writers for more than 25 years. She serves on the Writers Council for the National Writing Project, is a consulting author for Heinemann Publishing, and is a founding member of the Flash Fiction Institute. She also mentors writers in the MFA in Creative Writing program at Dominican University of California. Her recent novel, Other People's Kids, was published by Sibylline Press.
Sands Hall
Sands Hall is the author of the award-winning memoir Reclaiming My Decade Lost in Scientology and the novel Catching Heaven, a WILLA Award finalist. Her essays and stories have appeared in Alta, The Iowa Review, and Los Angeles Review of Books, among other publications. An experienced teacher, playwright, actor, and director, Hall brings a deep appreciation of language, storytelling, and literary craft to her work with writers and readers.
Join us to honor the words, ideas, and extraordinary creative life of Marge Piercy.
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