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A Few Words With: California State Librarian Greg Lucas
California State Librarian Greg Lucas has a daunting daily to-do list: managing the main research and information hub for all things pertaining to the Golden State's illustrious history and heritage.
A Few Words With: “Fake News” Author Tom Chorneau
Unless you've been living in a cave for the last two years you are probably very familiar with the term "fake news." But while it primarily wormed its way into the American lexicon during the 2016 presidential election, the
A Few (More) Words With: Pulitzer Prize Winning Editorial Cartoonist Jack Ohman
When we last sat down with Sacramento Bee editorial cartoonist Jack Ohman In November 2015, he had won every major award a journalist could win except for the Pulitzer Prize.
A Few Words With: ‘Dear Friend’ Gina L. Mulligan
Author and philanthropist Gina L. Mulligan began her award-winning writing career more than 20 years ago.
A Few Words With: Editor Extraordinaire Jane Friedman
When it comes to maneuvering the complex labyrinth that comprises the modern publishing industry, few voices are as respected as former Writer's Digest publisher Jane Friedman.
A Few Words With: Multi-Talented Chuck Sambuchino
Many aspiring authors know Chuck Sambuchino from his time at Writer's Digest, where for many years he was the editor of the publication's indispensable annual "Guide to Literary Agents." When he was not helping others find an agent, Chuck was
A Few Words With: True Crime/Memoir Author Mardi Jo Link
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Successful authors are usually loath to risk alienating the loyal readers they have worked so hard to acquire, so any foray into another genre is usually done under a
A Few Words With: “Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty” Author Charles Leerhsen
Like most baseball fans, I grew up believing the immortal Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers was one miserable, awful SOB. But thanks to the impeccable Charles Leerhsen I don't believe that anymore, nor should anyone else.