Dennis Lehane returns to St. Petersburg for Writers in Paradise on the Eckerd College campus. Credit: Gabby Gerster

Dennis Lehane returns to St. Petersburg for Writers in Paradise on the Eckerd College campus. Credit: Gabby Gerster

While every evening reading at Eckerd College’s Writers in Paradise showcases amazing writers, the night Dennis Lehane speaks will likely be filled with writers and fans not part of the conference. Lehane co-founded the conference but also has a brilliant legacy of writing, and having him back in the ‘Burg is a nice addition.

Writers in Paradise | Miller Auditorium at Eckerd College, St. Petersburg | Jan. 19: 8 p.m. | writersinparadise.com

This article appears in Jan 17-24, 2019.

Cathy's portfolio includes pieces for Visit Florida, USA Today and regional and local press. In 2016, UPF published Backroads of Paradise, her travel narrative about retracing the WPA-era Florida driving...