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Desert getaway

Posted June 30 2010 by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett

We’re on our annual after-school desert getaway–a family tradition–at Rancho las Palmas in Palm Desert. So here’s what I saw last night as I stood on our balcony. The turquoise against the darkness is what gets me, turquoise being one of my favorite colors. Trying to have a true vacation–no writing (except for a few words/ideas jotted in a journal), only a bit of work with my online writing class (I actually do wish my students would post more), and lots of floating around the Lazy River, which you see here, dinners, walking early early before the sun heats the day to 111 degrees or more, knitting, and reading (John Irving’s Last Night in Twisted River; he’s on the show next week).

Speaking of which, I should post a podcast. I will–right now.

Pen on Fire Speaker Series: Debra Ollivier and Karen Karbo

Posted June 25 2010 by Marrie Stone

Barbara DeMarco-Barrett hosts Debra Ollivier, author of What French Women Know: About Love, Sex, and Other Matters of the Heart and Mind, and Karen Karbo, author of The Gospel According to Coco Chanel: Life Lessons from the World’s Most Elegant Woman, at the Pen on Fire Speaker Series.

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(Event Date: September 26, 2009)

Tomorrow’s Show

Posted June 22 2010 by Marrie Stone

Join Marrie Stone as she interviews Richard Wirick, author of the collection Kicking In, and Ben Greenman, author of the collection, What He’s Poised to Do.

Tune in tomorrow morning, June 23rd, at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific time) on 88.9FM in Irvine or www.kuci.org. Podcasts of the show are always available, right here, so be sure and check back!

Thanks for listening!

Emily White and Anne Lamott

Posted June 19 2010 by Marrie Stone

Barbara DeMarco-Barrett interviews Emily White, author of Lonely: A Memoir, and Anne Lamott, author of Imperfect Birds.

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(Broadcast date: May 5, 2010)

Melissa Febos and Bonnie Jo Campbell

Posted June 19 2010 by Marrie Stone

Marrie Stone interviews Melissa Febos, author of Whip Smart: A Memoir, and Bonnie Jo Campbell, author of American Salvage.

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(Broadcast date: May 26, 2010)

Yann Martel and Tatjana Soli

Posted June 19 2010 by Marrie Stone

Marrie Stone interviews Yann Martel, author of Beatrice and Virgil, and Tatjana Soli, author of The Lotus Eaters.

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(Broadcast date: Jun 9, 2010)

Palm Springs Noir, an anthology published by Akashic Books, edited by Barbara, also features her short story “The Water Holds You Still.” Order anywhere you buy books.
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