“Fire in the Canyon” Author Speaks
Daniel Gumbiner will discuss his novel Fire in the Canyon at the Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cuesta College from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday,…
Brooke Warner To Keynote Writers’ Conference
The Central Coast Writers’ Conference has announced its opening keynote speaker: Brooke Warner, publisher of She Writes Press and SparkPress and an award-winning writing coach. Warner is the author of…
Writers’ Conference Welcomes New Director
The Central Coast Writers' Conference at Cuesta College, recognized as the “Best Conference in the West” by The Writer magazine, returns September 26 and 27 with a new director at…
Poetry: To The New Year
Photo by Sheila Swayze You burst from the starting gate and though I pull on the reins, I hang on for the ride, longing for 1940's snail-pace years when I…
A Mecca for Bibliophiles
Ten years ago, many people, including me, were lamenting the disappearance of the traditional bookstore. In San Luis Obispo, we were basically down to Barnes & Noble, unless we wanted…
“Sideways” Uncorked in New Book
Kirk and Mira Advani Honeycutt (courtesy photos) No, if anybody orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I’m not drinking any f**king Merlot.”—Paul Giamatti’s character in "Sideways" It is the line of…
Local Author Featured in New Anthology
Author photo by Trey Burnette A new installment of a beach noir anthology series—containing stories by Joyce Carol Oates, Lawrence Block, and local author Leanne Phillips among its National Book…
Free Event Features CA Poet Laureate
[caption id="attachment_7088" align="alignleft" width="125"] Lee Herrick[/caption] The Coastal Dunes Branch of the California Writers Club is kicking off California Writers Week with an afternoon of literary exploration on Sunday, October…
“We Stand with the Banned”
SLO County Public Libraries has spoken: “Our collections will always reflect our diverse and dynamic communities.” Learn more about Banned Books Week, September 22-28: American Library Association Banned Books Week…
Kenyon Pens Historical “Tale”
Local author Ken Kenyon has put his retirement to good use, combining his passion for local history with a deep love of writing. The result is a new novel, set…