Natalie Graham is a panelist in the poetry section of Authors’ Day at the Fullerton Public Library on Saturday, October 27 located at 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832. “Begin With a Failed Body“ This collection of poems begins rooted in … Continue reading Begin With a Failed Body @ Fullerton Public Library October 27

Elisabeth Leyson, wife of Leon Leyson represents Mr. Leyson at the Fullerton Public Library Authors’ Day, October 27th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Location: 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832, Phone: (714) 738-6334. This powerful memoir of one of the youngest … Continue reading “Boy on a Wooden Box” by Leon Leyson

Saturday, October 27th    11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Fullerton Public Library 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton,  (714) 738-6333 Meet local authors, learn about writing and publishing, obtain signed copies of our author’s books.  Twenty authors will be offering their books … Continue reading Meet the Authors

Written one morning in the clouds enveloping the “Lost City of the Incas”  by Robert Burke, 2004 It lies there, as it lie covered for many a year, Open now for all to see, uncovered as long ago A monument, … Continue reading Lost City of the Incas

At nearly 12,000 feet elevation we came upon a rest stop. A photo opportunity of the distant Andes and the surrounding farmlands. The dog bounded toward us, sniffing and eager for attention. The children followed, hesitantly. The girl was traditionally … Continue reading We laughed at the scuffle.

With swords and canon and fierce horses, the small band of Spaniards conquered the Inca Empire. Stretching the length of the Andes and west to the sea, was it two million? Six million strong? Who knows. It was the fifth … Continue reading And they all cried…

It has been said that memory is a diary that requires no pen or paper. My memory process is erratic. Some things are vivid. Some are hazy. And some are almost non-existent. .. .. but I think they happened! Breakthrough! … Continue reading Breakthrough!

three notions in the rain firstly, my hair damp with drizzle my shoe strings loose I bend over, precipitously retying, frazzled strings formidable knots damp with drizzle pulling, tugging one free then the other finally, obliging tied into knots satisfied, … Continue reading now they know!

Goatee—or Not? That is the question. “Should I keep it?” Overwhelming “yes!” My poetic peers poll A no or two Nevertheless Scholarly validation Humble sophistication Transcending derivation Don Quixote! Jousting at windmills Squire and virgin Quest personified Shakespeare! Bard’s tenacious … Continue reading Goatee—or Not?

Thursday • 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • RGC Courtyard Thursday, October 4 Meet and chat with OLLI authors presenting their books on a wide range of subjects: fiction, nonfiction, children’s stories, poetry, self-help, educational, memoir and more. Authors include: John Blades, … Continue reading