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…
Local Authors Speak at Bioneers Conference
The popular Central Coast Bioneers Conference, a Bioneers Pollinator event hosted by Ecologistics, is returning to San Luis Obispo on Friday and Saturday, October 4-5, at the Octagon Barn. Expanding…
Writers’ Conference Rate Goes Up Aug. 1
The Early Bird registration rate for the 40th annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College, scheduled October 5, expires July 31. It’s currently at $249, but beginning August 1…
Reception July 5 Features DeLay and Bergman
This event was scheduled July 5, 2024. Visual artist Paula DeLay and author/filmmaker Sky Bergman are featured at a July 5 Art After Dark reception from 5 to 8 p.m.…