The Florence literary society was founded by a small group of local writers with the aim of serving the international English-speaking writing community of Florence. The society’s aim is to connect fellow writers through events, meet ups and the annual Florence Publishing day.
If you would like to become a member we will be posting instructions on how to join soon. In the meantime, please feel free to get in touch with us via our contact page. For more on our mission statement click here.
Founding Members
Lori Hetherington thrives on words, connections, and emotions in their myriad forms. A translator, ghostwriter, and linguistic consultant, she published Tuscan Tales in 2020 and facilitates the monthly brainstorming session for writers at the British Institute of Florence.
Monica Sharp fell in love with Europe in 1993 and moved to Florence in 2016 with her husband and two kids. A curious spirit, incurable bookworm, and language fanatic, Monica writes poetry, essays and fiction.
Libby Cataldi is a former Head of School, university professor, and author of Stay Close (St Martin’s Press) and Stammi Vicino (Rizzoli). Since 2004, she travels between Florence and Annapolis, MD, and writes about her Italian family’s immigrant experience of leaving and coming back.
Lauren Mouat is the author of the short story collection Intermezzo (Ali Ribelli Edition). She is the founder and editor of the bilingual literary magazine Open Doors Review and teaches writing in Florence.