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AUTHOR AND ANTI-BULLYING ACTIVIST TO APPEAR ON EAST COUNTY RADIO SHOW DECEMBER 15
Printer-friendly version December 12, 2011(Alpine) — San Diego author, Walter G. Meyer, who has been speaking around the country about the bullying crisis, will be the first guest on the new radio show “The Week You Missed with Diane & Chris” on My107.9FM. The Alpine-based radio station is also available online at ww.my1079.com Diane Jean and Chris Clobber have been doing stand-up comedy
EAT, DRINK AND BE LITERARY! SUNBELT PUBLICATIONS HOLIDAY PARTY DEC. 8 IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version November 21, 2011 (El Cajon) – While the book industry abounds with change and uncertainty, one local publisher continues its holiday tradition that has spanned over a quarter of a century. Sunbelt Publications invites the public to its warehouse for a celebration of literature in the holiday season. On Thursday, December 8 from 4:30 to 8:30, Sunbelt Publications
‘VULTURES’ IN THE CROSSHAIRS
Printer-friendly versionAn ECM Exclusive Interview with Greg Palast Story and photos by Ron Logan "Last night my story was leading the nightly news [in the United Kingdom], and on the front page of The Guardian. Right? But where it matters, here [in America], it disappears. I hate it." – Greg Palast December 1, 2011 (San Diego) – Some of the
BOOK SIGNING SAT. DEC 3 AT JULIANʼS QUILTS PLUS
Printer-friendly version December 1, 2011, (Julian) — The Pig and the Dragon, a fantasy novel by La Mesa author Cindy Schuricht, is available for purchase at Julianʼs Quilts Plus, 2125 Main St., Julian. Come meet Cindy, have her sign your copy, and have a cup of hot apple cider on Sat. Dec. 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
ANZA BORREGO SCULPTOR’S ARTISTIC JOURNEY RECOUNTED IN RICARDO BRECEDA: ACCIDENTAL ARTIST
Printer-friendly versionRicardo Breceda: Accidental Artist, By Diana Lindsay (Sunbelt Publications, San Diego, California, 2012, 240 pages.) Book Review by Dennis Moore “For weeks, for months, I’d been hearing about this crazy-loco artist who does huge life-size metal sculptures of elephants, giraffes, and dinosaurs. Well, the moment we drove up to Ricardo’s compound off of the 215, I’d, too,
BOOK REVIEW: MRS. CUBBISON’S BEST STUFFING COOKBOOK OFFERS SAVORY RECIPES FOR THANKSGIVING AND YEAR-ROUND
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Mrs. Cubbison’s Best Stuffing Cookbook, by Leo Pearlstein and Lisa Messinger (Square One Publishers, 2005) November 22, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – I grew up in a home where Mrs. Cubbison’s stuffing mix was a staple at every holiday meal. So imagine my delight to discover that there is an entire 149-page Mrs.
ACCLAIMED JOURNALIST GREG PALAST RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO NOV. 17 WITH NEW BOOK, VULTURE’S PICNIC
Printer-friendly version By Ron Logan Wednesday, November 9, 2011 (San Diego) – Internationally recognized investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Greg Palast will be speaking and signing copies of his latest book, Vultures’ Picnic: In Pursuit of Petroleum Pigs, Power Pirates, and High-Finance Carnivores (available in stores November 14) on Thursday, November 17th at 7 p.m. in Hillcrest.
A GHOULISH DELIGHT FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT OCTOBER 17
Printer-friendly version October 15, 2011 (La Mesa) — Readers, Inc., a children’s book store in the heart of La Mesa Village, will hold a Spooky Children’s Poetry event on Monday, October 17 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. for children aged 10 and up. Meet Author Laura Wynkoop and her book, An Eyeball in My Garden. Author-signed
AUTHOR DAVID HORGAN OFFERS TIPS FOR “WHEN YOUR PARENTS MOVE IN”
Printer-friendly versionMedical Educator Offers Tips for an Easy and Harmonious Living Arrangement By David Horgan October 6, 2011 (San Diego’s East County)–There is a rising trend of parents moving in with their adult children. All across the country, the return of multi-generational living is having an impact. The pluses include a closer relationship with mom or dad and more
BOOK REVIEW: THEY SAY THAT I AM BROKEN
Printer-friendly version Review By Joshua Romero September 29, 2011 (San Diego) — At age 8, San Diego writer Terry Angel Mason began his love affair with poetry. And in his latest book, They Say That I Am Broken ($20.00, iUniverse), that affair is inflamed with a passion that illuminates the struggles and triumphs of the gay male of color. A
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THE 17TH VOLUME OF A YEAR IN INK ANTHOLOGY
Printer-friendly version Edited by Kimberly Lee and Kate Manning Reviewed by Pennell Paugh August 11, 2024 (San Diego) — Published by San Diego Writers, Ink, The 17th Volume Anthology: A Year In Ink, is an anthology of the creative work of San Diegans. In the 2024 version, 281 entries were submitted from all genres. Of those, 46 pieces were
THE 17TH VOLUME OF A YEAR IN INK ANTHOLOGY
Printer-friendly version Edited by Kimberly Lee and Kate Manning Reviewed by Pennell Paugh August 11, 2024 (San Diego) — Published by San Diego Writers, Ink, The 17th Volume Anthology: A Year In Ink, is an anthology of the creative work of San Diegans. In the 2024 version, 281 entries were submitted from all genres. Of those, 46 pieces were
THE 17TH VOLUME OF A YEAR IN INK ANTHOLOGY
Printer-friendly version Edited by Kimberly Lee and Kate Manning Reviewed by Pennell Paugh August 11, 2024 (San Diego) — Published by San Diego Writers, Ink, The 17th Volume Anthology: A Year In Ink, is an anthology of the creative work of San Diegans. In the 2024 version, 281 entries were submitted from all genres. Of those, 46 pieces were
UNDER A SECRET SKY: A SPELL-BINDING MYSTERY
Printer-friendly versionAuthor to hold local book signing Sept. 26 By David Madsen Reviewed by Pennell Paugh July 26, 2024 (San Diego) — As a third generation Californian, David Madsen grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, one of the main settings for Under a Secret Sky. While researching the book, he traveled to the back gate of Area
UNDER A SECRET SKY: A SPELL-BINDING MYSTERY
Printer-friendly versionAuthor to hold local book signing Sept. 26 By David Madsen Reviewed by Pennell Paugh July 26, 2024 (San Diego) — As a third generation Californian, David Madsen grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, one of the main settings for Under a Secret Sky. While researching the book, he traveled to the back gate of Area
UNDER A SECRET SKY: A SPELL-BINDING MYSTERY
Printer-friendly versionAuthor to hold local book signing Sept. 26 By David Madsen Reviewed by Pennell Paugh July 26, 2024 (San Diego) — As a third generation Californian, David Madsen grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, one of the main settings for Under a Secret Sky. While researching the book, he traveled to the back gate of Area
RIVER OF LIGHT: ACCEPTING MYSELF AND MY POTENTIAL
Printer-friendly versionBy Wendy Schultz Reviewed by Pennell Paugh July 22, 2024 (San Diego) — Wendy Schultz, a resident of Oceanside, recently released a fictional story, River of Light. It seems so real that I initially believed the book was a memoir. It begins with the main character wanting to change her name. A judge tells her that by persisting
RIVER OF LIGHT: ACCEPTING MYSELF AND MY POTENTIAL
Printer-friendly versionBy Wendy Schultz Reviewed by Pennell Paugh July 22, 2024 (San Diego) — Wendy Schultz, a resident of Oceanside, recently released a fictional story, River of Light. It seems so real that I initially believed the book was a memoir. It begins with the main character wanting to change her name. A judge tells her that by persisting
RIVER OF LIGHT: ACCEPTING MYSELF AND MY POTENTIAL
Printer-friendly versionBy Wendy Schultz Reviewed by Pennell Paugh July 22, 2024 (San Diego) — Wendy Schultz, a resident of Oceanside, recently released a fictional story, River of Light. It seems so real that I initially believed the book was a memoir. It begins with the main character wanting to change her name. A judge tells her that by persisting
IN DEEP AND FAR OUT: BOOK II OF A TRILOGY
Printer-friendly versionBy Richard G. Opper Reviewed by Pennell Paugh July 7, 2024 (San Diego) – San Diego author Richard Opper’s most recent book, In Deep and Far Out, is the second in a trilogy that takes place in the early 1970s. In the trilogy’s first book, Gary, a Harbor cop, has fallen in-love with Mona, a woman who
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Pretty Happy: healthy ways to love your body
Printer-friendly versionBook by Kate Hudson Review by Heidi Hope October 5, 2025 (San Diego) – Pretty Happy is a New York Times best-selling self-help book written by my favorite actress, Kate Hudson. She thoughtfully researched each area and provided a variety of questions to ask, as well as suggestions to reference and ideas for carrying out each lesson to take
Lucas and Emily’s Food Bank Adventure by Dave Grunenwald
Printer-friendly versionReviewed by Pennell Paugh September 28, 2025 (San Diego) – Lucas and Emily’s Food Bank Adventure is a children’s book for 5- to 10-year-olds. It is designed to inspire children and their families to volunteer in community programs that help those in need. In the book, two friends and a grandparent visit a group that make and deliver sandwiches. Next,
Author Tanya Harris hosts book signing Sept. 21 at Grossmont Center to benefit domestic violence survivors
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 5, 2025 (La Mesa) — Local author, domestic violence survivor and advocate Tanya Harris will host a powerful community book signing and awareness event on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the gazebo at Grossmont Center mall (5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa). The community-focused event is designed to
Blood in the Water: an A.J. Hawke legal thriller
Printer-friendly versionNovel by Donald McInnis Reviewed by Pennell Paugh September 4, 2025 (San Diego) —Blood in the Water, though fictional, exposes a flaw in the United States’ tripartite federal government structure as established in the Constitution. The third branch of government, the Judiciary, cannot enforce its rulings, even when those rulings are necessary for protecting an individual citizen’s rights or the constitutional powers of