I wrote this blog to share the meaning behind some of the pieces in my latest poetry book, "character." If you dig what you read, then hit me up for your very own signed copy!
In PART I of this story, I make my way to Paradise Lake in Tahoe National Forest. Getting there, however, proves to be difficult, as my truck breaks down in Donner Pass.
In this story, I splice reporting and storytelling to share my account of living in the same apartments as a psycho-murderer, Steve Crawford. AKA the Stanford Church Slayer.
The Deturk Winery Village is a place full of history. Today, it houses Santa Rosa's beloved West End Farmer's Market. Read on to learn more about this historical gem of the North Bay Area.