Botanical Garden Launches Journaling Group
Photo by Ashlyn Ciara The SLO Botanical Garden is launching an ongoing nature journaling group beginning Saturday, September 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Guided by Mary Sturm of the…
Screening Features Writers’ Conference Keynoter Sept. 25
As a prelude to the Central Coast Writers’ Conference, keynote speaker Rob Edwards will attend an exclusive screening of Disney’s The Princess and the Frog at the Palm Theater in San Luis…
Teen Poet Laureate Position Open
Voices from a new age group are being given the opportunity to spread poetry across California. Applications are now open for the state’s first Teen Poet Laureate. California residents between…
Writers’ Conference Adds Master Classes
The annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College returns Friday and Saturday September 26-27 with its largest program ever, featuring 45 presenters, more than 50 workshops, two keynoters, and—this…
The Balcony Gardener: The Burning Figs
Photo by Saif Ali It was the time of year when the Balcony Gardener used to make applesauce in California. An apple tree would never fit on her Paris…
Lee Herrick Writes Poetry and Spreads Joy
“One of the great things about poetry is that it is an act of exploration,” says retired Cal Poly creative writing professor Kevin Clark, a former San Luis Obispo County…
Writer’s Conference Offers Teen Program
A program priced at just $75 for teens interesting in writing is scheduled Friday, September 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. on the first day of the 2025 Central Coast…
Writers’ Conference Scholarships Available
Memorial scholarships honor Linna Thomas, Anna Unkovich, and Paul Alan Fahey. Thanks to generous sponsors, the Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College is offering scholarships to help cover…
The Balcony Gardener: The Rambutan Affair
Photo by Beth Macdonald. This morning, the Balcony Gardener sat cross-legged on her folding chair, sipping garlic scape tea from a chipped porcelain cup that once belonged to someone…
Memoir: A Souvenir for the Heart
Photo by Element5 Digital What a wonderful time it was! After six years of teaching in South Central Los Angeles, experiencing life through the eyes and minds of my…