Studios on the Park hosts free author talk on art of storytelling

By Paso Robles Press · Wed Dec 17 2025

PASO ROBLES — Studios on the Park will present a free forum with bestselling author Ed Cobleigh as part of its ongoing Arts Around Us program on Sunday, Jan. 18, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St.

Titled "Arts Around Us: The Art of Storytelling in Books," the presentation will explore how stories, memoirs, and ideas can be transformed into compelling books. Cobleigh will discuss how different types of books require different storytelling approaches.

Cobleigh is a bestselling author whose memoirs have reached Amazon’s No. 1 bestseller list. His background includes service as a fighter pilot with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy (TOPGUN), Royal Air Force, Iranian Air Force, and FrenchAir Force, as well as work as an intelligence officer collaborating with the CIA, FBI, and MI6.

The Arts Around Us program highlights diverse art forms within the community and aims to inspire audiences through creative collaboration.

The event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested by emailing contact@studiosonthepark.org or calling (805) 238-9800

Studios on the Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing creative, educational, and transformational visual arts experiences for the community.