Book Buzz – DARK SURF news & goings-on

Road trip! Tomorrow I’m leaving in the wee hours of the morning for my own self-styled writer’s retreat in a super-secret location. I plan to barricade myself in a scenic locale—with easy access to iced coffee, fish tacos, and West Coast red ales—so I can dive back into the dark … Read Entire Post

Pulse – events & entertainment

The countdown begins to the Big Sur International Marathon, which starts Sunday, April 28 at 6:45 a.m. Set along one of the most breathtaking courses in the world, BSIM was named one of the country’s top 3 marathons, behind Boston and New York, by Runner’s World magazine. It was also … Read Entire Post

Crave – food & drink

Yesterday, I trekked up Highway 101 to Healdsburg, Calif. to sample the local fare. My companions & I all agreed the favorite winery of the day was Stephen & Walker, a small, artisanal family-owned winery which crafts wines from vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Monterey counties. The tasting room is located … Read Entire Post

Dusk Patrol – surf news & initiatives

Can a love of surfing influence public policy? In this video, the California Assembly’s informal “Surf Caucus” encourages participation in Earth Day and conservation of the state’s 1,100 miles of coastline. Happy Earth Day!

Book Buzz – DARK SURF news & goings-on

While writing DARK SURF, I found that one of the most challenging things to envision & write was a big fight scene. From choreographing the fight and keeping track of where everyone was & who was doing what to whom, to describing the action in enough detail to give readers … Read Entire Post

BeachStyle – art

Artists strive to be original. From writers to painters to musicians to photographers, we are constantly pushing ourselves to create something unique in the world. This weekend, I attended the opening reception for an exhibit called “Hanji ‘Reborn’” by Ham Sup. The artist, who hails from Korea, began his career … Read Entire Post

Book Buzz – DARK SURF news & goings-on

I spent my spring break at the beach and working on the sequel to DARK SURF. It’s a ton of fun—more like play, than work—and I can’t wait to get back to writing more! Would you like to play, too? I’m looking for first names for two native Hawaiian characters. … Read Entire Post

Shark Bites – news & sightings

With a GoPro camera attached to your board, you can capture cool video and time-lapse photos while shredding in the surf. Last week, a California surfer visiting Kaanapali Beach in Maui may have caught something more—his own attack by a shark. Last Tuesday, April 2, the 58-year-old was attacked by a shark while sitting on … Read Entire Post

Dusk Patrol – surf news & initiatives

In a perfect world, everyone who wanted to surf would have the chance to learn. The Wahine Project is a nonprofit that was created to reach girls between the ages of 7 and 17, who would otherwise not have access to the resources or the opportunity to surf. Through education, outreach and travel, … Read Entire Post

Pulse – events & entertainment

“Are you alone?” In last season’s Mad Men finale, a beautiful woman in a bar poses that question to Don Draper and it cuts deep because he is. Don’s life—like the advertising world he rules—is a series of big, empty lies. In season 1, Don tells us, “Advertising is based on … Read Entire Post