Category: Local San Diego
Warwick’s Event With Erin Morgenstern
by Shannon Fox
In November, I attended a Warwick’s event at the San Diego Public Library with Erin Morgenstern. She was on tour to promote her new book, The Starless Sea. She is the author of the popular book, The Night Circus. My friend, fellow writer, bookworm, and neighbor, Kristin Luna, attended the event with me. This was my first trip to the downtown library so I … Read More Warwick’s Event With Erin Morgenstern
Save Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore
by Shannon Fox
In case you haven’t heard the news which broke about a week ago, San Diego’s iconic and much beloved bookstore, Mysterious Galaxy, needs a new owner and a new location to avoid shutting its doors forever. Click here to read the announcement from the store. This week they posted an update that they are in talks with potential new owners. Since I can’t find … Read More Save Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore
Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore Event With Renee Ahdieh and Sabaa Tahir
by Shannon Fox
Mysterious Galaxy is an independent bookstore in San Diego that specializes in carrying fantasy, science fiction, young adult, horror, and mystery novels. Tucked away in a shopping center, this bookstore is a small, but mighty bastion in the San Diego book scene. Though I’ve lived in San Diego for almost eleven years, I only recently visited Mysterious Galaxy. Of course once I walked through … Read More Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore Event With Renee Ahdieh and Sabaa Tahir
Epic Reads Event at Barnes and Noble Mira Mesa September 2019
by Shannon Fox
I’ve really been making an effort to go to more writing and book related events in the San Diego area. So I was stoked when Kristin Luna, my friend, neighbor, and fellow writer, sent me the details about an Epic Reads event happening at the Barnes & Noble in Mira Mesa. It sounded fun, was close by, and I saw Shelby Mahurin was going … Read More Epic Reads Event at Barnes and Noble Mira Mesa September 2019
An Evening With Neil Gaiman in Review
by Shannon Fox
In an effort to become a better writer, I’ve been doing a lot of things lately that are kind of outside my comfort zone: 1. I joined a writer’s group. I’m still not sure why they like me, but I’ve spent enough time around horses to know not to look a gift horse in the mouth! 2. I went to a writer’s conference. Which … Read More An Evening With Neil Gaiman in Review
Local San Diego: Judy Reeves & Jim Ruland
by Shannon Fox
Judy Reeves & Jim Ruland presented by the reading series at the San Diego Museum of the Living Artist in Balboa Park 6/21/12 Some of you have seen my Open Mic Etiquette post on The Dark Globe. The event that inspired that post happened at this reading. The reading series put on by MOLA features an Open Mic after the featured reading. Below are … Read More Local San Diego: Judy Reeves & Jim Ruland
Local San Diego: 2012 UCSD MFA Graduates Read
by Shannon Fox
UCSD Presents its 2012 Graduating MFA Literature Class, 5/16/12 It’s always lovely to hear talented new artists. It makes me feel hopeful for them, wondering when we’ll see their books out on the shelf. An MFA is something I’m strongly considering for myself in the future. Many of these MFA graduates were my TA’s or friends. I’ve included a link to the sound recording … Read More Local San Diego: 2012 UCSD MFA Graduates Read
Local San Diego: Paul Harding
by Shannon Fox
UCSD New Writing Series Presents Paul Harding, 4/11/12 You have to love an artist who can poke fun at himself. Paul Harding was introduced by his friend and UCSD Professor, Ben Doller. Professor Doller started off his presentation by reading from some of Harding’s worst reviews on Amazon.com. Apparently, some people found his novel, Tinkers, boring, without plot, and a waste of time. For … Read More Local San Diego: Paul Harding
Local San Diego: Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Ferris
by Shannon Fox
Ilya Kaminsky & Katie Ferris presented by the reading series at the San Diego Museum of the Living Artist in Balboa Park 3/23/12 I’m breaking out of my UCSD bubble and attending readings in the larger world! Tonight’s event featured husband and wife Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Ferris, both professors at San Diego State University. The event took place amongst the paintings and photos … Read More Local San Diego: Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Ferris
Local San Diego: Poetry International Publishing Fair
by Shannon Fox
SDSU Publishing Fair presented by Poetry International 3/19/12 This is going to be a bit of a shorter post, just sort of a summary of thoughts presented by the panel. The panel was composed of five representatives, including members from Cooper Dillon Press, Calypso Editions, and City Works Press. The fair was put on as a congregation of small, local presses. It was exciting … Read More Local San Diego: Poetry International Publishing Fair
Local San Diego: Eileen Myles
by Shannon Fox
UCSD New Writing Series Presents Eileen Myles, 3/12/12 This is the image they used to advertising Myles’s reading. To me, it kind of sums her up perfectly. As an artist, as a writer, as a poet, she is incredibly human. I’ve had the pleasure of listening to her read at UCSD three times now and every time I am amazed by how utterly normal … Read More Local San Diego: Eileen Myles
Local San Diego: Charles Bernstein
by Shannon Fox
UCSD New Writing Series Presents Charles Bernstein, 3/2/12 I’ll admit it: until a few days ago I had no idea who Charles Bernstein was. I feel about literature the same way I do about film: you’ll never read everything and it’s stupid to try. Bernstein is apparently kind of famous. This fact was evident to me when I arrived at the reading. It was … Read More Local San Diego: Charles Bernstein
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