Back in L.A. and back to work

I took a three-week hiatus from work recently to work on moving into my new home in Los Angeles, but now at last I'm happily back to work. (Editor's note: I really didn't mean to use the word "work" so many times in that sentence.)

I spent this morning catching up on Duelism (which is getting better by the week - it's easier to see the progression when you have to read 30 entries in a row), answering emails, and setting up a new round of articles and interviews. By the end of next week, I should have the novel in revisions and several new articles, reviews, and stories finished.

Meanwhile, I'm on the lookout for new L.A. writing opportunities, particularly covering art, literature, and culture in the city - contact me with any new Southern California assignments.

Californians, check out Felicia's new book

My very talented friend Felicia Sullivan (of Small Spiral Notebook) will be reading from her first book, The Sky Isn't Visible From Here, at three bookstores in California. And as a bonus, she will be bringing baked goods!

For more information about both the book and the baked goods, go here.

Wednesday, May 7—SAN FRANCISCO, CA–Booksmith, 1644 Haight Street, 7:00 pm

Friday, May 9—LOS ANGELES, CA–Booksoup, 8818 W Sunset Blvd., 7:00 pm

Saturday, May 10–PASADENA, CA– Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., 4:00 pm

Congratulations to frequent Foghorn contributor Ritija Gupta! Chicago's Metromix voted her one-act comedy "Engaging" as a top pick this week.

If you live near Chicago, check it out at Gorilla Tango Theater's night of one acts, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Through April 30. $15. Tickets: gorillatango.com

See more here.

Congratulations to my friend Linara Washington for her film "Kings of the Evening," which will be featured in the Atlanta Film Festival this month.

Read more about the film here and here, and if you live in the Atlanta area, make sure to see "Kings of the Evening," screening April 17th & 18th.