The Balcony Gardener: Tomatoes, Basil and a Matter of Bread
October had arrived on the balcony with cool mornings, pale sunlight, and the unmistakable feeling that the growing season was beginning to pack its bags. The tomatoes, however, had…
Four Local Authors Celebrate New Books Sept. 27
Four local authors are featured at a Book Publication Celebration on Sunday, September 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Bunker in San Luis Obispo. [caption id="attachment_15604" align="alignleft" width="150"]…
Writers’ Conference Hosts Master Classes, Too
The Central Coast Writers' Conference at Cuesta College is offering eight master classes in addition to its main conference registration. Each optional workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon…
Local Author Adds to “Creative Careers” Book Series
Black Rabbit Books recently published two new nonfiction books for children by Central Coast author Marne Ventura in its "Creative Careers" series. 12 Careers that Create Art and Design and…
Applications Open for County Poet Laureate
Photo by Nick Fewings Nominations and applications are open for the next Poet Laureate of San Luis Obispo County. The position, regarded as the county's most eminent or representative…
Artist Sommer Roman Publishes New Book
Central Coast artist, illustrator and author Sommer Roman has a new children's book coming out later this month. Len & Lou Get Bored, now available for pre-order online in the…
Writers’ Conference Set for September 25-26
A New York Times bestselling author and a suspense fiction book doctor are the opening and closing keynote speakers for the 42nd Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College September…
Poetry: Someone Has Been Borrowing Me
Photo by mohadese marvi There seems to be a woman who visits the house at night. She waits until everything is quiet— Teddy asleep, the street emptied of footsteps,…
Poetry: Like Shadows in the Trees
Photo by Lester Hine From a watercolor of the same name by April Daily The deer scratch themselves in a cold winter bare wood the trees all naked and…
New Book by Local Poet Unlocks “Ordinary Wonders”
Blending essays and poetry, local author Carolyn Chilton Casas has released a new book chronicling her transformative journey into energy healing and its ripple effects throughout her life. Unlocking Ordinary…