LIVE TALKS AND READINGS

Dive into engaging discussions and readings on desert literature, film noir, and more.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

  • 10:30 AM | Welcome Speech
    Speakers: Nalini “Ash” Maharaj, Patrick Zuchowicki

  • 11:00 AM | Route 66: The Making of an American Icon
    Moderator: Kelli Shapiro, PhD
    Speakers: Steven Reyes, Nalini “Ash” Maharaj

  • NOON | Personal Stories from the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps
    Moderator: LtCol Chris Proudfoot, USMC (Ret.)

  • 2:00 PM | Crafting Your Late Bloomer Writing Career
    Moderator: Mike Vail
    Panelists: Kent Wilson, John Sierpinski, Greg Gilbert, Francis Moss, Jenifer Palmer-Lacy, Carmen Mendoza, Cindy Rinne

  • 3:30 PM | UFOs Are Real: Our Government Finally Confirms
    Speakers: Leslie Shaw, Stephen Shaw

  • 4:30 PM | The Desert Trail Newspaper: A Legacy of Community Reading
    Speaker: Kurt Schauppner

  • 5:30 PM | Desert Literary Showcase
    Featuring: Desert Writers Guild & Mojave Sage Writers

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

  • 10:00 AM | Botanical Literature
    Moderator: Trinie Dalton
    Speakers: Janet Tucker, Trinie Dalton

  • 11:00 AM | P.O. BOX OUTER SPACE
    Editors: Jennifer Prediger, Jardine Libaire
    Designer: Beth Middleworth
    Contributors: POBOS Authors

  • NOON | Transitioning Crime Fiction and Literary Nonfiction into Film Noir
    Moderator: Brian Townsley
    Panelists: Daniel Pyne, Jim Towns, Sean Jacques, Deanne Stillman, Chris Rossi

  • 1:30 PM | A Conversation with Susan Lang & Susan Zakin
    Interviewer: Susan Zakin
    Speaker: Susan Lang

  • 2:45 PM | Exploring the Diverse Appeal of Romance Fiction
    Speakers: Jayce Carter, Ariella Moon

  • 4:00 PM | Books and Beats
    Moderator: Cary Baker
    Panelists: Peter Jesperson, Laurie Kaye, Jaan Uhelszki, Jim Ruland
    Intro by: Nalini “Ash” Maharaj

  • 5:30 PM | Writing Crime Fiction
    Moderator: Brian Townsley
    Panelists: Nolan Knight, JD O’Brien, Nevada McPherson, Andrew Miller, Mike Vail