SAN DIEGO — The Coronado Public Library hosted the fourth annual San Diego Writers Festival at the Library, Coronado High School and the John D. Spreckels Center.
This year’s theme: What Unites Us offered writers and readers a series of workshops, panels and lectures by notable writers.
There was something for everyone. Here’s a glimpse of some of the many authors at the fest.
Mind Captions by Samantha Hanna is a collection of poetry embodying the beautiful, ever-evolving, journey of self-discovery.
Growing into the Gray by Laurie Lee Davidson – an evocative reflection on trauma, somatic healing and the state of the world
Whispers Dancing in the Dark Winds a dark and thrilling tale by Demario Tyson
Mom’s Life Story Journal: Guided Prompts to Capture Your Memories and Share Stories by Kristen Fogle
Lightning Strike, a comic book series based on the author’s personal experience in Compton.
FNG by Benjamin Spada about a black ops military unit keeping our country safe.
Burden of the Crown by Anna Bushi and Forced to Marry Him by Davinder Kaur
Salmon in the Seine: Alaskan Memories of Life, Death, & Everything In-Between by Norris Comer.
A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant’s Search for Home and Self by Kyomi O’Connor.
A Lovely Girl: The Tragedy of Olga Duncan and the Trial of One of California’s Most Notorious Killers by Deborah Holt Larkin.San Diego Writers & Editors Guild to promote, support, and encourage the writing art for adults and youth in the San Diego area.
Puna Press, San Diego’s badass independent publisher.
Monkey C Media a design house specializing in author websites, book covers, branding, Internet marketing and photography.
Acorn Publishing a highly selective independent imprint that uses a unique publishing model to combine the best elements of traditional publishing with the biggest benefits of self-publishing.
Poets Underground – offering writing classes and coaching, writing retreats and partnership publishing opportunities as well as a yearly anthology.
The Last Lumien Series by Science Fiction / Fantasy author S.G. Blaise
Uphill and Into the Wind by David Reed – an odyssey that spanned 5420 miles on bicycles.
Conversations with Good Men by Bethel Swift
Child of Humanity and Savannah The Kind by Alyse N. Steves
Just Another Girl on the Road – a journey through World War II torn Europe by S Kensington
In addition, to authors, there were many publishers and services available.
Poets Underground – offering writing classes and coaching, writing retreats and partnership publishing opportunities as well as a yearly anthology.
San Diego Writers & Editors Guild to promote, support, and encourage the writing art for adults and youth in the San Diego area.
Puna Press, San Diego’s badass independent publisher.
Monkey C Media a design house specializing in author websites, book covers, branding, Internet marketing and photography.
Acorn Publishing a highly selective independent imprint that uses a unique publishing model to combine the best elements of traditional publishing with the biggest benefits of self-publishing.
Writing Roots – a podcast for new and aspiring authors.
Cosworth Publishing a small family-owned company specializing in silly books for kids who won’t read, including some ADA titles.
Warwick’s – the country’s oldest continuously family-owned and operated bookstore.
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San Diego Writers Festival
The success of the Writers festival was beyond our wildest dreams. So wonderful to be back in person. The energy was electric, the speakers were insightful, informative and generous. The volunteers were warm and filled with joy. The participants packed the rooms with excitement and excellent questions. The exhibitors were open-hearted as they displayed their incredible skills and books. Thank you to everyone who made it happen!
Enjoyed the event and meeting writers and service providers. Will definitely return next year
Had a blast. Kudos to the organizers