Books

Rick Berens, while a student at Chico State, was arrested and subsequently incarcerated for five months after selling 0.25 grams of cocaine. His book details his time in both the Butte County Jail and the Vacaville Prison.

Two Chico writers who each had prior professions before becoming writers. Mike Paull, a former dentist, writes mysteries, and Les Hait, a former lawyer, writes poetry.

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A young California girl, Liese Greensfelder, found herself accidentally taking care of animals on a very old farm in Norway.

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Two guests who have had other careers before they became fiction writers.

Author Harry Steven Ackley‘s novel offers a fresh perspective on AI.

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Jamie Johnston's early life included growing up a rebel in a contract with the Beatles' record producer alongside her songwriting partner. She eventually relocated to Paradise.

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