Meet us

I'm the author of 2 novels and a memoir, as well as the founder of Lit Camp. You can find me trying to quiet my mind inside the Zendo across the street.

I'm the author of 2 nonfiction books, and the new novel, 'The Last Confessions of Sylvia P.' You can find me in Berkeley hoping to run into Michael Chabon.

I am the writer, producer, and editor of the true-crime podcast, 'Nobody's Property.' You can find me tending to my small family of chickens.

I write about climate and energy policy for academic audiences and have creative non-fiction aspirations.

I engage with many types of writing: scientific journal articles, poetry, books, technical writing

I am a California-native writer of fiction and essays (and whatever else they’ll pay me for). You can find me sitting under the Prophet’s tree in Precita park.

You can find me indoors, not far from the coffee.  I write fiction & am wrapping up a PhD in English. 

I write personal essays and poetry. You can find me walking my dog or battling weeds in my garden. 

I'm a psychologist and short-story writer working on a memoir. You can find me in the ocean swimming.

(TBD)

I am a queer writer, songstress, and cat mom. You can find me training my cat to ring a bell. 

I write memoir and lead writing workshops. You can find me standing along-side a backroad staring into the horizon.

TK

I write romance and fantasy novels. You can find me trying out boba cafes around the city.

I am a book editor and fiction writer. You can find me with a giant dog, dreaming of stories and dinner.

I’m a novelist and writing teacher. You can find me branching out into opera.

I’m a writer and filmmaker, currently working on a guide for healing chronic pain. You can find me on both sides of the soccer pitch: the sidelines cheering on my kids and the field, making plays

I write & edit creative nonfiction, memoir, and poetry. You can find me trail running in the East Bay hills.

I write fiction and creative nonfiction. I am also a 2024 Disability Futures Recipient.

I’m a writer / journalist / naturalist. When not writing, I can be found hiking on the California coast.

I write short fiction, dabble in screenwriting, and work as a brand strategist, creative consultant and writer

I authored 7 poetry books, 1 book on poetics, and a memoir. You can find me supporting counter storytelling. 

I am a recovering workaholic, imminent retiree and aspiring novelist.  You can find me over-thinking things.

I am a journalist and nonfiction writer. You can find me on the beach, in the woods or at the rollerskate rink.

I am a lover of historical and speculative fiction that center Black characters. 

You can find me working my way through a Lazy Susan of fiction drafts, mostly fantasy.

I'm working on several projects in CNF and speculative genres, including poetry. You can find me watching sci-fi/fantasy shows.

I'm a journalist turned author and essayist. Find me in Oakland photographing people and other living things.

I’m a poet with 1 book writing a memoir. You can find me on Little League bleachers or backpacking.

I’m working on a novel loosely based on Marc-André Leclerc. You can find me sporting a Great Gatsby tote bag.

I'm a writer, artist, and editor. You can find me trying to take photos while walking my dog.

I'm a journalist and writer working on a hybrid memoir set in the Congo.

I'm a fiction writer and inventive creator who spent over a decade dreaming up Exploratorium exhibits.

I'm working on a memoir about clothes, tech, and loss. You can find me listening to music.

I'm the author of 2 children’s books. You can find me with horses, dogs, or crocheting amigurumis.

I'm a writer/director currently working on a sci-fi scrip. You can find me meditating.

I'm currently working on a collection of short fiction. You can often find me play music on various street corners in the Mission.

’m an editor and creative nonfiction writer. You can find me overbuying books at local bookshops. 

Tk

I write short stories and poems. I wander around until I land in a spot to write.

I write creative nonfiction and fiction. You can find me out on the trails deliberating sentence structures.

I am an entrepreneur who writes short fiction and poetry on the side. 

Best selling memoirist, award-winning podcaster. Another Word For Love, FSG 2024

I’m a poet and personal essayist, picture-taker, art-maker, and fierce fighter for trans rights.

Christine C. Hsu is a poet, essayist, playwright, and short story writer based in SF.

 I love to write and read. I also walk and practice yoga. I split my time between the Bay Area and Asia.

I am a novelist and short story writer. You can find me all over San Francisco, exploring.

I am the author of High Priestess of the Apocalypse.

I'm the author of 6 nonfiction books and a novel. You can find me chasing plot bunnies.

I am working on a collection of short stories. You can find me in the playground taking care of my son.

I'm a writer working on her first novel. You can usually find me walking my energetic dog.

I write poetry and non-fiction. You can find me running or eating pizza while watching Chef's Table: Pizza.

I'm a writer of short stories and screenplays. You can find me on long walks or digging through clothing consignment racks.

I’m a creative strategist and would-be novelist. You can find me wherever books are sold.

I am a writer, a woodworker, and educator, and a parent. You can find me advocating for public schools.

I am the author of Keeping it Unbreal: Black Queer Fantasy and Superhero Comics, and to novels.

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Reporter turned lawyer/writer. Short fiction & debut novel in progress. Oaklander & Dog Daddy AF.

I am an aspiring writer of fiction, creative nonfiction, plays, and whatever else my fingers can tap out.

I'm working on my short stories and multi-dog memoir.You can usually find me outside.

I am an extrovert trying to remember what the quiet hours at Page Street are. Find me facing a wall when I write.

I'm a writer, songwriter, and cocreator of the video series, 'Love the Bay.' You can find me looking for birds.

I write articles on mental health in the workplace. You can find me writing historical fiction.

I am a stand up (Comedy Central), storyteller (Moth host), and WGA writer. You can find me working on sitcom pilots, dark shorts, and animated features

I am a fiction writer having fun with my latest novel. You can find me playing piano.

I'm a writer of fiction and CNF. You can find me knitted (or napping) in a cozy nook.

I’ve been a journalist/editor/teacher, and have published numerous works of non- fiction, short stories, and poetry.

I am the author of 6 books, and am a book doctor & acquisitions editor. I'd like to pet your dog.

I am a geologist working on stories about scientists and endangered species. Find me chasing rocks.

I'm the author of 1 poetry chapbook and 1 novel. You can find me trying out tongue twisters on Twin Peaks.

I’m a historian and writer working on my 2nd book. You can find me watching European soccer over lunch.

Chinese-American experimental poet and fiction writer based in NoPa. Mother-of-cats.

I am a writer and overthinker. You can find me in Aspen or SF—skiing, biking, or hiking, then wondering where the day went.

I write personal essays, an occasional short story, and I’m working on a memoir. When I’m not writing you can find me on my yoga mat.

I’m a journalist who writes about climate change, energy and the environment. You can find me on a walk.

I'm a journalist and essayist, and I'm also really into photography, piano, cats, and hot sauce.

I’m working on my first novel. You can find me hiking trails all over the Bay Area.

I'm a poet & outdoor science educator. I'd love to know about your favorite trees.

I write fantasy, sci fi and horror, not exactly in that order. You can find me buried under cats

I’m a travel writer with a novel coming out in Fall 2025. Find me on my old bike, peddling to the next cafe.

I’m a creative NF writer working on her first novel. You can find me hanging out wi/ my Hawaiian shelter hound.

I am a high school English teacher. You can find me trying to get back into writing.

I’m an actor and I’m writing my first short film. You can find me playing sports.

I am a writer working on my memoir/family story.  You can find me walking the trails of Marin"

I'm the co-founder of 100 Word Story and the co-host of the Write-minded podcast.

I am a writer, painter and designer; currently working on middle grade eco horror. You can find me toiling in my garden or hiking along the coast.

I am an academic sociologist. You can find me reading federal election polling at every opportunity.

I am a science journalist and fantasy novelist. You can find me sipping tea in the woods.

Biotech founder by day and sci-fi/fantasy writer by night. You'll find me surrounded by half full cups of tea.

I am a poet and not-so-realized visual artist. You can find me nibbling dark chocolate.

I am an author and a screenwriter. You can find me my the sea in Oakland or Ireland.

I am a writer and investigative journalist based in San Francisco. I am currently working on my second book about image and gender.

Finishing a memoir on loss & legacy, and starting a historical novel. Runs w/Chihuahuas & huskies.

I've written a memoir and a novel. You can find me teaching creative writing to college students. 

I am close to completing a memoir. You can find me writing (and reading) poetry.

I'm the current NBCC VP of events and fiction chair. Find me reading yet another galley.

I’m working on my first novel. You can find me walking city streets or on the trails in the East Bay Hills.

a.k.a. Liliane Gill.  Have just finished a memoir and am currently working on a cozy mystery.

I'm a former tech journalists working on her first novel.

In Miami, I founded Islandia Journal. Now, I'm a transplanted East Bay writer and editor. 

I'm a poet working on a prose ms. When I’m not on the West Coast, you can find me in the Berkshire

I am a journalist whose upcoming book, A Greek Tragedy, is about a refugee shipwreck. You can find me taking refuge in Glen Canyon.

I'm an author of some books. You can find me playing records or trying to learn Hawaiian.

I'm a software engineer in San Francisco, writing on codeandfood.com about topics I want to learn.

I am a writer working on my first novel about San Francisco, Taiwan-Chinese relations, real estate and family. You can find me playing with my dog Maya.

It's a joy to call myself an essayist-memoirist. In the world, you will find me working in real estate or at the gym.

I write poetry and nonfiction. You can find me making friends in the neighborhood and exploring mind-body-connected movement.

I'm a nonprofit leader writing about teens & social media. Find me swimming or yelling at the TV.

I'm an art historian and writer hoping to publish my first novel. You can find me playing with my dog, Pebble.

I am a fiction writing currently working on a memoir. You can find me swimming in the bay. 

I'm a goofy queen who wrote a novel. You can find me querying agents and petting my dog.   

I write books and plays. You can find me shamelessly eavesdropping.

I work on scholarly essays and cookbooks.

I am a Cuban writer who emigrated in 1969 to San Francisco’s Mission District. Find me working on my novel.

I'm a writer/producer/journalist from NY. You can find me writing a weekly newsletter about culture & media

I am a Lit Camp alum who has put short stories, books, poetry, articles, and podcasts out into the world. You can find me teaching writing.

I am an anthropologist, writer, and editor.

I have taken on a major project to write about a save civilization team consisting of past heroes. 

Technical writer by day, creative non-fiction writer the rest of the time. Proud cat dad, baker, and seeker.

I am a journalist working on a book about a 10,000-year clock. You can find me on a beach with my dog Frances.

I'm a fiction writer wrestling with my first novel. You can find me in wine country swirling glasses--when I'm not eating my way through SF.

I am a former parenting columnist & current MFA student. You can find me walking all over SF.

I am a former parenting columnist & current MFA student. You can find me walking all over SF.

I'm working on my first novel. You can find me meandering around the Lower Haight.

I'm the author of 'Hurricane Season.' You can find me somewhere between DIA and SFO.

When I’m not writing, you can find me in planes, trains & automobiles (or trudging up the hills of SF)

I write science and nature creative nonfiction. You can find me walking my dogs and staring up at the Moon.

I am a poet and personal essayist who can't stop writing about New Mexico. You can find me in my room w my cat.

When not writing essays that fuse California & family history, it's because you can find me watching episodes of Columbo.

I'm a poet working on my first novel. You can find me endlessly trying to achieve lettuce self-sufficiency in my yard.

Working on the second draft of my first novel. Eager to participate with this community.

i'm the author of 'Urban Playground.' You can find me at the ocean scouting for stories.

I'm a journalist, performer, and educator. You can find me onstage performing.

I am a educator and environmental enthusiast writing fiction, CNF, and poetry.

I'm a 5th generation San Franciscan as well as a fourth generation writer.

I write creative nonfiction. You can find me journaling in the backyard of Finnegan's or walking Mt. Sutro.

I am the Ino at SF Zen Center, and a haiku poet. You can find me with a few books and a pot of green tea.

I'm currently writing a collection of short stories. You can find me wherever there are cats.

I’m a novelist/advertising copywriter. You can find me in Italy (or the Berkeley farmer’s market).

I'm working daily on a 'later' draft of a novel, and otherwise doing real world research. You can find me on my bike.

I'm a journalist at the New York Times and founder of The Box Sessions.

I write personal essays and travel-centric pieces. You can often find me globetrotting. 

I am a former NPR journalist currently working on a depression era historical drama for television. You can find me walking the sweetest dog in the world.

I'm working on my first creative nonfiction book. You can find me walking, looking, and reading

I’m the author of a book of stories and a newly completed novel ASH AND LIGHT. You can find me in the library reading about California.

I write plays, poetry, and fiction and recently collaborated on a radio noir serial. 

I write poetry and fiction. You can find me traveling to locales known for great cheeses.

I write fiction set in the Bay Area and in the memories of people who come and go here. I love long walks.  

I’m a TV critic. You can find me in the back room at Satriale’s Pork Store.

I'm a writer of short stories and am also working on a novel. My work has been published in Joyland Magazine.

I’m a semi-retired techie pursuing long-delayed dreams of becoming a screenwriter and children’s book author. You can find me hanging with my teens.

I write poetry, personal essays, and I’m learning to write screenplays! You can find me being silly goofy.

I am a journalist and nonfiction writer originally from the Mountain West.

Writer and artist. Projects: creative nonfiction, YA, and an art book. You can find me "all over the map”.

I write poetry, nonfiction, and memoir, and I make collages. I moved to Oakland
from NYC in 1995.

I am an about-to-retire professor of literature and culture, ready to move from academic writing to fiction.

I am a social impact strategist and writer working on my first book

I am the author of a novel several essays, and some academic papers on Health Humanities. You can often find me hiking the fire roads of Wast Marin.

TK

I write my dissertation and short, creative nonfiction. You can find me staring at the sun at Ocean Beach.

I write novels, personal essays and poetry.  You can find me trying to convince people that Oakland is a wonderful place to live.

I am writer and editor who took an early retirement from academia. You can find me at yoga or the theatre.

I am a writer passionate about human connection and relationships. In addition I am a quant, tech and community builder in the Bay Area. Oh I also co-host a weekly Writing Club in SF.

I am a cultural producer and former journalist now working on my first book. You can find me looking at art and thinking about artists.

I have written a sobriety memoir (UNCORKED) and am working on revisions and a book proposal.

I write fantasy fiction. You can find me in the forest wondering which bird that is.

I'm the author of a novel, a travel collection, and a humor book. You can find me on-air, on the trail, or on my way.

I’m a poet and educator currently working on my next poetry collection and a children’s book.

Horror and memoir writer. Find me crocheting or watching Jodie Foster movies.

I am always working on several novel projects at once. You can find me writing poetry to procrastinate.

I’m a Kidlit writer and contributor to the Writing is a Verb podcast. You can find me on the trails in Marin.

I write personal essays and memoir. You can find me hiking open space trails in Marin

I write about Latin America, revolutions, and courage. You can find me singing with my band, Parlor Tricks.

I am working on my first novel. You can find me in the hills or by the ocean.

I love to read and I love to write. Find me hanging around people who feel the same way.

I'm a creative director working on novel 2. You can find me running up steep hills.

I'm a Bay Area native currently living in San Francisco with my girlfriend and spicy, long-haired domestic cat, Dweezel. Find me walking on Haight Street looking for a semi-quiet bar to write at.

I am the author of 1 nonfiction book, a travel memoir, flash fiction & the novel COAL. You can find me hiking somewhere on this planet.

Author of Unnatural Resources and a forthcoming ALS memoir, keyboardist in 40th Day, filmmaker, essayist.

I am a reader and writer of all kinds of novels. Find me scheming to quit my day job.

I write screenplays, essays, and fiction. Based in LA, you can find me writing.

I directed 7 independent films, including THOUSAND PIECES OF GOLD. You can find me at one film festival or another.

i write and perform solo performance shows. You can find me swimming in the bay.

I do journalism, humor writing & cartoons. You can find me if you look for messy hair & a baseball cap.

I’m a copywriter from the UK with a passion for literary fiction. You can find me working on my first novel.

Working on 1st novel which takes place in my native Brazil. Work in social impact. Mom of 3 daughters.

I'm working on a nonfiction memoir about emergency medical services in the greater Los Angeles area.

I am a native San Franciscan.  My writing focuses on children and history.  I am fond of a long afternoon nap.

I am an award-winning artist and best-selling author best known for my series All Over Coffee, which ran in the SF Chronicle.

I’m a UX designer thinking about the Thai diaspora and writing fantasy and family archive narratives.

I'm a writer. You can find me lifting my cat off the keyboard. Again.

I'm a novelists, memoirist, and dance critic. You can find me singing torch songs. 

I write fiction and creative non-fiction and can often be found on Muni or strolling in the park.

I'm a researcher studying the use of machine learning in the public sector, especially the fire service.

New to the writing thing. Working on a few journalistic pieces, a sci-fi novela and my debut Soul album.

I’m a serial storyteller tackling the world of tech marketing by day. A recent empty-nester and closeted aspiring novelist, find me with a tub of popcorn in my lap.

I’m writing a historical fiction novel. You can find me walking a little white fluffy dog and parenting teens.

I’m a behavioral scientist and writer, working on my first book. You can find me making friends at the grocery store.

I'm writing a book on How Patterns Emerge. You can find me in SF's most baskable spots—Sat, 2 pm, sun, grass.

In my work, I try to bridge the gap between technology and the creative. Find me at a yoga class or poorly executing a DIY project.

I'm a writer of one published novel and one on the way. You can find me making art projects from found objects

i am a writer working on memoir and poetry. You can find me (when I'm not writing) brewing tea.

I'm a queer fiction writer and orange cat lover from North Carolina. 

I’ve published 3 YA novels and a few personal essays. You can find me in swimming in the Bay most mornings. 

I'm a recovering techie, returning to writing after a bit. You can find me riding my bike.

I am currently working on memoir and performance writing. You can find me teaching/taking Pilates and yoga. 

Writer, educator, lit series co-host. You’ll often find me epee fencing in Oakland!

I am a memoirist and holistic health educator (food and yoga). You can find me napping, meditating, or walking.

TK

I’m a writer and editor, currently for East Bay magazine. You can find me listening to music and overthinking.

I'm working on a memoir. You can find me every Saturday at the Alemany Farmer's Market.

I write short stories and am attempting a novel! You can find me exploring the city.

I'm a flash fiction author writing her first novel. You can find me reading ghost stories.

I’m a CNF writer and journalist finishing a book of essays about obsessions and possessions.

East Bay author of speculative fiction from a queer, feminist perspective.

Film Studies lecturer working on my first novel. Often hiking or at some experimental film or music fest. 

I write about healthcare and childcare in rural areas. You can find me strolling through the park.

Chronic drafter of YA fantasy aspiring to publish. Find me mumbling to Spanish podcasts while my dog walks me.

I write fantasy and feghoots and nonsensical things. You can find me eagerly waiting in line at Arizmendi Bakery.

I enjoy reading expressive writing and hope to practice more of that myself so that I will publish my own words eventually to the world.

I run a social innovation lab and am working on my debut novel. You can find me up in Tilden park.

I’m writing a memoir, essays, and prose poems. You can find me acting like a downtown girl in an uptown world.

I’m an SF native, journalist, and author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work. 

I write about Indigenous, Mestizo, and Spanish communities of New Mexico.

I write nonfiction about the ocean, climate & decolonization.You can find me in the watery parts of the world.

I’m a memoirist, poet, and aspiring fantasy novelist. You can find me next to the snacks.

I'm the author of 'How I'm Spending the Afterlife.' You can find me digging through the stacks at Amoeba.

I am a writer, speaker, film producer and mental health activist.

Working on my first book, based on a 3-year journey through all 50 states, about who we are as a nation.

A retired financial advisor, I’m the author of two nonfiction works. Find me now working on a spiritual memoir in Berkeley.

I’m a non-fiction writer and founder of Future Histories Lab. Find me swimming in the Bay.

I'm a book reviewer and the author of 2 novels. You can find me living inside the book I'm currently reading.

I'm the author of 'Finder of Lost Objects.' You can find me aspiring to get lost.

I am a California native and a writer. You can find me in Berkeley hoping to crack Wordle in two tries. 

I write nonfiction of all genres. You can find me anywhere with good coffee and lots of books.

I write sci-fi & fantasy stories, short and long.
You can find me wandering the city or foraging for noodles.

I’m a writer of fiction and creative nonfiction, working on my first novel. You can find me walking or biking the streets of Oakland.

I am a Brooklyn native, Bay Area resident hailing from the glorious shores of the Caribbean Find me wrestling with the interplay between the ideals of psychology and spirituality, and the realities of the human journey

I’m a journalist-turned-brand writer from New York City. You can find me on trails with my broody Aussie, Poe.

I'm a filmmaker and creative writing grad student. You can find me hosting the open mic at Center SF.

I'm a writer of memoir, poetry, and essay. You can find me walking in the park, joyful for fog.

I'm a journalist writing environmental nonfiction about riverpeoples in the Brazilian Amazon. You can find me in the middle of a rapids.

I'm a writer aspiring to take essay and novel drafts to publication. You can find me at the snack table.

I am a writer, surfer, and gluestick artist. 

I am a producer working on a feature script. You can find me wandering beautiful SF!

I'm a reformed creative director that isn't entirely reformed but thinks writing sci fi will save the world.

I'm a writer and scholar of media history and theory. You can find me at the playground.

 I am a short-story writer, playwright, and screenwriter. You can find me in deep thought or making you laugh

I am writing a memoir about motherhood and memory; previously at Forbes. I swim, run, and herd 3 boys.

I’m a songwriter and musician living in San Fransisco. You can find me dancing! 

Fiction writer, RPG designer (Obachan Panic!), recovering former assistant to Dir. Michael Mann (MIAMI VICE)

I am a writer working on a novel and a short story collection.

I love poetry and work on my first book. You can find me in coffee shops, on the road or in the air.

I’m a lawyer based in SF. Love hiking, fermenting, and tea.

I am a lifelong educator currently teaching at UC Berkeley. I am working on a classroom teaching memoir.

I write playful fictions inspired by the situations that slow down time. I survive off tea.