The mind, a dormant stone

Join us at Writers' Row in February when we celebrate 2 of the most talented storytellers and writers, Peter Coca and Cheryl Klein! Peter Coca Peter is a guy who likes to hang out and write about it and he's been hanging out and writing about it for a while now. He began   his studies in New York City as an actor and later, in Los Angeles where he started writing about the people he has met along the way, which so far have resulted in several books. Peter hones his stories and poems at coffee houses, bookstores and bar rooms, then transforms them into one person shows. Cheryl Klein Cheryl Klein’s first book, The Commuters: A Novel of Intersections, won City Works Press’ Ben Reitman Award. Her novel Lilac Mines will be published by Manic D Press in 2009. An alumna of UCLA and California Institute of the Arts, she lives in Los Angeles and has taught creative writing to homeless youth, high school girls, and teen boys in the criminal justice system. http:/ / breadandbread...

Los Angeles is a mecca to all artists and vagabonds, to those easily bored, and to those who want to dream. This is my city. So I have a mission to help my poets. I may not know them personally, but I think it is essential to write into history the effective and influential poets that trek across Los Angeles; where 10 miles may feel like 100 miles in LA traffic. While the poor man might be the wisest man, I want to make sure everyone knows his name! You dig? I'm writing LA Poets into the free encyclopedia...that is the wiki. Since I meet so many writers in this city, I aim to help promote them on a different level, by means of the public eye and the internal internet. First on my list, my muse. Second could be you...

Justin Allen Adler *artist*father*son*soul mate* There is no greater gift that you can give to someone than the gift of your time.  Essentially, that is all we have, and that is all we will keep.  Justin on New Years 2010! Las Vegas, baby! Beyond the skies, there is another tomorrow that will be limitless,  and only those who dwell there can know the fragility of its essence.  When you walk, who will you know?  When you cross, who will you expect to see?  Our love is what pulls us to those we know, like a magnetic force, across all plains.  We will always exist, as we once had, together, but eternally.  This page is dedicated to the memories of Justin Adler. Leave your love; share your memories. This marks the 2nd year since he has moved from our sights, but his memory will always remain in our hearts. <3 IFLY Still up, after our first night meeting each other. We saw the sun rise. Our first picture together; The Griffin. ...

You know who you are. I deeply love you.   and I miss you more than you can imagine. Well, maybe you feel it too... what does the view look like from where you are? What are you now? What do you do now? I wonder about the world you exist in. Is it a world of my thoughts, our love, and your baby girl? I F L Y JAA JMW always.

When you compare any two human beings, one will always fall short of the other.  It doesn't mean ones value is any less, but rather the goals and the hunger of the two people differ.  I think this is true because we are not all alike, but I can't help the feeling of self worth lessen each time I see someone my age, or younger, doing so much more with themselves and their life. I wonder when I will ever show what I am made of. Beyond the emotional, or the unconditional... Where do I materialize? Sounds bad even saying this...when do I get stuff?  What stuff do I actually do?  I just don't know.  ::eyes down::               just don't know...

The Edison lives with a unique night-goers experience. It's a true piece of history from downtown LA's historic center, where the Edison lighting company held its industrial perch. I enjoy the ambiance and feel that one of a kind LA pride that pushes me forward and makes me appreciate where I come from.  <3<3LA<3<3 Jessica Wilson in front of the Edison's original  fire heating mechanisms :)

The joys of 2012 rings in with an offer of publication! My poem, In Memoriam , has been accepted into www.ConnotationPress.com ! I am thrilled to join the caliber of Writers and Artists accepted into this literary magazine! Thank you universe! <3