War-Stories

War Stories

Growing up, I remember hearing Mother tell stories about an artillery shell exploding on Long Beach Boulevard as a result [...]

Once-Upon-a-Time-in-Long-Beach

Once Upon a Time in Long Beach

Once upon a time in Long Beach my Ennio Morriconi theme introduced me everywhere, wrote my ticket, lucid crazies on [...]

Maw-maw

Maw-Maw

I used to think my grandmother was crazy. She’d sit in our backyard for hours talking to the trees. I [...]

Birds

Birds

Tommy ran into the house, and the backyard was quiet again. The gun felt cold in my hand. I dropped [...]

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Past Projects

Book by Authors - North Long Beach Anthology 2009

Book by Authors: North Long Beach Anthology, 2009

Book by Authors: North Long Beach Anthology focuses on one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the nation. As one entry tells us, dozens of languages can be heard spoken on a single block. A rich tapestry of writers reveal their truths – in total, producing this exciting tome about North Long Beach’s past, present [...]

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Book by Authors 2006

Book by Authors, 2006

Book by Authors is an anthology of creative works by local writers and artists that showcases our local talent, helps unveil who we are as a community (both intellectual and experiential) and produces both a learning tool and an inspiring opportunity for our youth. Sample Stories Once Upon a Time in Long Beach The first [...]

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