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"The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas." —Linus Pauling, chemist, peace activist, author, educator (1901-1994)

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READERS

August 25 (Sunday, 4:00 p.m.) — Local author, humorist and columnist Richard Ledrer will be on stage in a concert performed by the San Diego Street Choir for benefit of our homeless citizens. The venue will be the First Presbyterian Church of San Diego, 320 Date Street. For information, please call 858 729 5511. Admission is free, and worth every penny.

August 25 (Sunday, 2:00 p.m.) — WEEKENDS WITH LOCALS PROGRAM will be hosting Sylvia Melena, author of Supportive Accountability: How to Inspire People and Improve Performance.

Warwick's Books, 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla (858) 454-0347, http://www.warwicks.com

August 26 (Monday, 7:30 p.m.) — Warwick's will host T. Greenwood as she discusses and signs her new book, Keeping Lucy. Greenwood's novels have sold over 250,000 copies. She has received grants from the Sherwood Anderson Foundation, Christopher Isherwood Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Maryland State Arts Council.

In 1969, Ginny Richardson was heartbroken when Lucy, her infant daughter born with Down Syndrome, was taken from her.

Additional information: https://www.warwicks.com/event/t-greenwood-2019

Warwick's Books, 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla (858) 454-0347, http://www.warwicks.com

August 27 (Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.) — Cora Carmack signs Rage. This is a ticketed event. Carmack is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her previous adult romance titles include the Losing It, Rusk University, and Muse series. Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages around the world. Roar was Cora’s debut Young Adult fantasy, and Rage is the second in the Stormheart series.

Additional information: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/Carmack-08-2019

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/ 

August 28 (Wednesday, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.) — The Uniqueness of San Diego at the Point Loma Library. This engaging show will explain why San Diego is arguably America’s most unique county. The instructor will be Dr. Philip Pryde, professor emeritus at SDSU, whose book San Diego an Introduction to the Region is now in its 5th edition. A book signing will follow the presentation.

Additional information: https://sunbeltpublications.com/event/the-uniqueness-of-san-diego-at-the-point-loma-library/

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/ 

August 30 (Friday, 7:00 p.m.) — The Mysterious Galaxy Young Adult Book Club has one simple mission, to bring together people who love reading YA in a fun group where we can talk about amazing stories.

Additional information: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/YA-Book-Club-Meeting

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/

August 31 (Saturday, 5:15 p.m.) — Louise Penny, a former CBC radio journalist, is the #1 New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author of the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels will discuss her new book, A Better Man.

This is a ticketed event at the Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101. You will receive a pre-signed copy of Louise's book when you check in.

It’s Gamache’s first day back as head of the homicide department, a job he temporarily shares with his previous second-in-command, Jean-Guy Beauvoir.

Additional information: https://www.warwicks.com/event/louise-penny-2019

Warwick's Books, 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla (858) 454-0347, http://www.warwicks.com

September 1 (Sunday, 4:30 p.m.) — DUNGEONS & DRAGONS SESSION. Calling all humans, elves, orcs, halflings, dwarves, and gnomes! Mysterious Galaxy is proud to now host a Dungeons and Dragons club! Whether you're an experienced player or this is your very first campaign, any and all levels are encouraged to come join.

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/ 

September 1 (Sunday, 12:00 p.m.) — WEEKENDS WITH LOCALS PROGRAM will be hosting Gustavo Lomas, author of The Uncertain.

Warwick's Books, 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla (858) 454-0347, http://www.warwicks.com

September 3 (Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.) — Maura Milan signs Eclipse the Skies. In Eclipse the Skies, the sequel to Maura's thrilling debut novel, Ignite the Stars, Ia Cōcha never thought she’d be working for the Olympus Commonwealth. But that was before she found out her trusted brother Einn was trying to tear apart the universe.

Additional information: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/Milan-09-2019

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/ 

September 5 (Thursday, 7:00 p.m.) — Mackenzi Lee signs Loki: Where Mischief Lies. This is a ticketed event.

Mackenzi Lee’s debut novel, This Monstrous Thing, won the Pen-New England Susan P. Bloom Children’s Book Discover Award. Her second novel, The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, was a New York Times Bestseller, an ABA Bestseller, and optioned for television. It’s sequel, The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy, debuted at #3 on the New York Times Bestseller List and received critical praise. Mackenzi’s latest work, Loki: Where Mischief Lies, is the first of three young adult novels that Marvel is set to publish.

Additional information: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/Lee-09-2019

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/ 

September 7 (Saturday, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.) — The Fall South Park Walkabout is coming at ya. We'll have DJ Pokkey along with DJ Shoeshine spinning beats all night long. Plus literary trivia with prizes!

Additional information: https://www.thebookcatapult.com/event/fall-south-park-walkabout

The Book Catapult – 3010-B Juniper Street – San Diego, CA – (619) 795-3780 – https://www.thebookcatapult.com

September 7 (Saturday, 2:00 p.m.) — Howard V. Hendrix signs The Girls with Kaleidoscope Eyes. This event is free and seating is first come, first serve. To get a book signed during one of our events, a copy of the event book must be purchased through Mysterious Galaxy.

Additional information: https://www.mystgalaxy.com/Hendrix-09-2019

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/ 

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WRITERS

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SAN DIEGO WRITERS, INK CLASSES

Go to: http://www.sandiegowriters.org for a complete list of all the classes & Events for San Diego Writers Ink and the Ink Spot.

San Diego Writers, Ink, offers a number of Read and Critique groups, including one drop-in group. There is a cost for these opportunities. Consider carefully what you want to get from the sessions and then what they are worth to you before making a commitment.

September 1 — Write that Novel! with Tammy Greenwood (Online)

September 7 — Novel IV: Intermediate Novel with Rich Farrell

September 7 — Poetry I: Intro to Poetry Writing – The Poet's Toolbox - How to Use a Workshop with Ron Salisbury

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The Kops Fetherling Awards — For additional information on how to enter, go to www.kfbookawards.com

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August 26 (Monday, 6:30 p.m.) — THE SAN DIEGO WRITERS AND EDITORS GUILD August presenter will be Mike Gibbs, retired Sgt. of the San Diego Police Department

At the San Diego County Health Services Center, 3851 Rosecrans, San Diego. Registration begins at 6:30 pm, followed by a short business meeting at 6:45 pm and the presentation begins at 7:00 pm.

For additional information, go to https://sdwritersguild.org/

August 29 thru September 1 (Thursday, noon thru 7:45 p.m. Sunday) — Whether you've attended a Writers Conference in the past or never attended one, San Diego Writers, Ink has a bargain for you – the SDWI's Fall for Writing Conference offers workshops, panel discussions, author presentations, and much more for just $125 ($100 for SDWI members). There will even be poetry karaoke.

Additional information: http://www.sandiegowriters.org/2019-08-29-to-09-01-a-fall-for-writing-complete-schedule-and-package-deal/

August 31 (Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) — Amazon Deep Dive with Ian Lamont.

During this pre-conference workshop, you'll get up to speed on specialized Amazon programs that can help you reach more customers, increase sales, and expand your brand. At the Carlsbad Dove Library, 1775 Dove Ln Carlsbad. Cost $20.00 ($10.00 for Members)

For additional informatin, go to: http://publisherswriters.org/

September 1 thru 7 (Sunday thru Saturday) — Salute! In Vino Veritas is a residential writing workshop in the vineyards of Tuscany, featuring personalized encounters with teacher/writers, morning workshops, guided wine tastings, and wonderful Italian cuisine. Limited to 15 participants.

Additional information: More details: https://invinoveritaswriting.com/ or https://www.mystgalaxy.com/Carmack-08-2019

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/

September 1 (Sunday, 12:00 p.m.) — The WRITERS COFFEEHOUSE with Jonathan Maberry. The Writers Coffeehouse is open to everyone. The Coffeehouse is a bunch of writers sitting around talking about writing...with coffee.

Mysterious Galaxy, 5943 Balboa Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA: (858) 268-4747. http://www.mystgalaxy.com/

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LINKS

D.K. Nuray Reviews — A new book review for Young Adults books https://reviewsbydknuray.blogspot.com/

San Diego Public Library Events — In addition to books, your local library has many events for children to include crafts, games and storytimes.

http://sandiego.librarymarket.com/events/month

New York Times Best Sellers — https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/

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The READERS & WRITERS CALENDAR of literary events is published weekly in East County Magazine at the following URL: http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/features/best-east-county/san-diego-bookshelf/literary-events.

Please send all notices to: SDWriteWay@gmail.com with Month, Date, (Weekday, Event Time) first. Deadline is the Thursday before Sunday. Send us your address if you wish to receive a copy of this weekly eZine. — Sam Warren, column editor