Crave – food & drink

In San Francisco? Looking to sink your teeth into some Italian? The Nob Hill Cafe at 1152 Taylor St. is a cozy, bustling neighborhood trattoria, open for lunch & dinner. Known for its authentic Tuscan cuisine, the family-owned restaurant is located just a few blocks from the InterContinental Mark Hopkins and … Read Entire Post

Book Buzz – DARK SURF news & goings-on

While attending the sold-out San Francisco Writers Conference this weekend, I heard R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series, deliver an entertaining talk. Some tidbits for writers and aspiring writers: R.L. Stine never wanted to be the scary guy; he wanted to be the funny guy. But, after working at a humor … Read Entire Post

Shark Bites – news & sightings

Yesterday morning, Feb. 14, surfers spotted a great white shark in the Monterey Bay. But this shark wasn’t looking for a valentine; it was looking for breakfast. The Monterey County Herald reported that veteran surfer Mark Hull watched the great white shark attack a sea lion about 150 yards from … Read Entire Post

Crave – food & drink

Tonight’s post is coming to you from San Francisco, where the 10th annual San Francisco Writers Conference takes place Feb. 14-17 at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. One of the city’s most legendary & scenic places to sip a martini is the Top of the Mark skybar, perched on the 19th floor … Read Entire Post

Book Buzz – DARK SURF news & goings-on

So what inspired this blog? I’ve written a novel called DARK SURF, which takes place on the North County coast of San Diego. The novel ventures into the dark side of coastal living. Territorial surf punks, great white sharks, killer vampires, paranormal romance—oh yeah, it’s in there. (See a sneak peek.) … Read Entire Post

Crave – food & drink

When seeking tasty red liquids—e.g. West Coast red ales like Sharkbite Red, Railslide Red or Mermaid’s Red—here are a couple tips: Call first to make sure your beverage of choice is on tap. (A happy vampire with a hoppy red ale in hand is less likely to seek out other … Read Entire Post

Vampire Bites – musings & news

It’s A Shame About Ray (Dead) Girls Just Want To Have Fun The Teens They Are A Changin’ I’m So Lonesome I Could Die Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Mouth You gotta love the titles of Being Human episodes. The U.S. version of the SyFy series, now in … Read Entire Post

Crave – food & drink

The 3rd and final of my 3 favorite West Coast red ales? Mermaid’s Red at Coronado Brewing Company. Whether you travel to the Coronado, Calif. brewpub by bridge, ferry or aircraft carrier, it’s a great place to drink So Cal suds. Coronado Brewing calls their Mermaid’s Red an American amber ale. Measuring … Read Entire Post

Pulse – events & entertainment

Winter is the perfect time to listen to a super-fun, beachy album to blast away the chilly nights. If you don’t yet own King of the Beach by Wavves, surf to your fave online music store and get it now. My favorite tracks? “Super Soaker” and “Green Eyes.” Check ‘em … Read Entire Post

Crave – food & drink

Next up on my list of the 3 best red ales in the world is Railslide Red at Breakwater Brewing Co. in Oceanside. Breakwater’s “SoCal beach style of brewing beer” means its red ale is awesome. They describe Railslide Red as “a hoppy, west coast style red ale perfect for … Read Entire Post