Food for thought, in the current New Yorker. Thoughts? Comments? Criticism?

Here’s an interesting link with more info on Lisa See, who will be our author guest on Sat. here in Corona del Mar, CA.

On June 6 at Scape Gallery, we’ll celebrate the publication of Lisa See’s new novel, Shanghai Girls. Lisa will discuss her book, writing novels, take questions, and do a book signing. We’ll have nibbles and sips. Cost: $15. We expect this event to sell out before the night of the event so don’t wait till the last minute to reserve your seat. You can PayPal $16 to penonfire@earthlink.net or write to me and I’ll give you the mailing address.

What do you think about this list?

It’s just one man’s opinion, and not a very informed opinion at that, but still….six women authors on a Best Of list? Too bad this list wasn’t confined to a private blog.

The fund drive isn’t over, and if you’re so inclined to donate, you can do so online at www.kuci.org, where you can also check out the premiums.

So far, though, Marrie and I are very appreciative to those of you who’ve donated:

Cindy Cooksey
Bruce Miller
Taurean Watkins
Lynette Brasfield
Adele & Ben Peters
Kathryn Atkins
Charles Leister
Diane Moos
Sandy Welch
Allison Johnson

(If you donate online, please let me know so I can put your name on this list.)

Your donations mean a lot to us, and to the station. You’re helping to keep the show on the air. Thank you!

7 a.m.
Marrie and I hope that today you will call between 9 and 10 a.m. PT to donate to KUCI during our annual fund drive. The station hangs in the balance, and needs to raise funds. Your donation is tax deductible and we have books, CDs, tickets (if you’re local) as premiums. Call 949 UCI-KUCI this morning and I’ll be there, answering phones. And thanks for your steady support over these 11 years.

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Thanks to Bruce Miller, Cindy Cooksey and Taurean Watkins for donating to the station during the fund drive. The fund drive will be on next Weds., too, though you can call anytime and donate, and go to www.kuci.org, as well. Just indicate that you’re donating for “Writers on Writing.” (You can also contact Marrie or me off hours and we’ll take your donation.) If you listen to the show or podcast and find it valuable, Marrie and I hope that you will donate. The smallest amount–$10!–helps. We still have books (and CDs and gift certs., etc., as premiums.)

The university doesn’t fund the station and we’re finding it more and more difficult, financially. Please help us stay on the air. (The podcasts are a direct result of the on-air show.) Unless, of course, you don’t listen and don’t care, and then if the show goes away, you won’t notice….; } And thanks…