Friend and Author Eduardo Santiago started a reading series in Idyllwild, a small town up in the San Jacinto Mountains. I was invited to read my work. I'd never been to Idyllwild. I don't know why. I'd always heard about it, but never had the gumption to go. Now that I'd been there, I wondered what took me so long?!?!? I had a great time in this small town of four thousand people. And the residents make it a point to keep it a small town. No chains stores are allowed. No 7-11, no McDonalds, no Ralphs.
A nice crowd came to the event, including a book club from Palm Springs.
With Eduardo and Lauren of B's Mountain of Books, the store hosting the event.
It was a wonderful experience. Spending time in the mountains was truly restorative. I'm already planning my trip back.
