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April Author Pop-Up
4/20 & 4/21 12-3pm
Visit the store Saturday or Sunday between 12-3pm to meet local authors and buy signed copies of their books!
Get there early and grab a cup of drip coffee brewed by High Tide Coffee!
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The REAL Words Podcast
Celebrating original content written by REAL humans.
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Authors: Saturday, April 20th
Ally Stay
Although Ally grew up on the sunny beaches of Southern California, her imagination often took her elsewhere. She spent most of her childhood watching The Lord of The Rings and writing silly stories of magic, castles, and dragons. As she grew, this love grew with her. Her imaginative mind allowed her to explore creativity in other realms, such as dance, art, and film making. When she is not trying to complete her reading goal on Goodreads, you can often find her rewatching her favorite movies.
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Listen to her feature on the REAL Words podcast here!
Eric Wade
Eric Wade is the editor of Stansberry Research’s cryptocurrency investment advisories, which have created millionaires and changed people’s lives. Eric made Internet history selling the first domain name (Wallstreet.com) for over $1 million, sold a movie script to actor Adam Sandler, and founded a Los Angeles music business that was recognized locally and internationally. Studying economics in college fueled his desire to remake capitalism, reshape our government, reduce taxes, and improve the standard of living for all Americans. Eric lives in California with Ana, his wife of thirty-two years, who is a children’s book author and inspiration for his big ideas.
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Listen to his feature on the REAL Words podcast here!
Zack Helminiak
Zack is a co-founder and the CEO of Nomadix, a company that creates sustainable, versatile, and high-performance products for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. Besides his work at Nomadix, Zack is also a children's book author. His first board book, "Truffle Cat," is an inspiring story about a curious cat who pursues his dream of becoming a truffle hunter. Truffle Cat encourages children to explore new places and pursue their passions no matter what obstacles are in the way. Zack grew up in Virginia, earning a degree from Virginia Commonwealth University before setting off on a global adventure, living and working in more than 40 countries. In his free time, Zack is an avid soccer fan, and loves to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He enjoys hiking, camping, and exploring new places with his family.
Toni Haas
Toni Haas, a fifth-generation Southern Californian, beautifully intertwines her love for art and her deep roots in Huntington Beach within her work. Growing up in the San Bernardino Mountains and having spent numerous summers in Huntington Beach before making it her home in the late 80's, Toni's connection with the locale shines brightly in her narratives. Today, Toni cherishes moments with her grandchildren. For Toni, life is about family, nature, and making unforgettable memories.
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Listen to her feature on the REAL Words podcast here!
Kari Elizabeth
Kari Elizabeth is an author, journalist, and poet. Growing up, she always enjoyed the creative arts and developed a talent for creative writing. She is from Los Angeles and attended California State University, Northridge, where she earned her journalism degree. She self-published her first poetry book, A Fragile Heart. Her purpose is to connect with people on a deeper level and inspire them through her life experiences and storytelling.
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Listen to her feature on the REAL Words podcast here!
Authors: Sunday, April 21st
Lynn Abaté-Johnson
Inspirational keynote speaker and two-time International bestselling author, Lynn Abaté-Johnson has been building global communities on and offline since before it was a “thing”. In 2022, she published her non-fiction, “Out Of Love: A Daughter’s Journey With Her Mom To The End”. This account of Lynn’s experience after her mom’s cancer diagnosis was written in service of other family caregivers. Lynn’s 2nd International bestseller, “Voices of the 21st Century: Women Empowered Through Passion and Purpose” is a global hit, with a diverse group of women contributing. Lynn’s chapter, “You Are Worthy Of Love”, reveals a story about her past life that, up until now, she never shared publicly.
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Listen to her feature on the REAL Words podcast here!
Farnaz Calafi
Farnaz Calafi loves writing in all genres. Whether fact-based & well-researched, or fictional & out of this world bizarre! She previously worked for the Los Angeles Times & her OpEd pieces have been published in USA Today, San Diego Union-Tribune, & The New York Times.
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Listen to her feature on the REAL Words podcast here!
Jill Gunderson
Jill is the author of ‘That Time I Loved You.’ She's a Canadian living in California with her husband, 4 kids, and labradoodle. When she's not making beds, school lunches or chasing my dog down our street, she's usually lost in an Audible while folding laundry and sipping wine. She can also be caught stealing her friends and family’s food at restaurants ‘just to taste’.
KC McGee
KC McGee was born March, 1972, while her journey has been altered throughout her life, she pressed forward raising her nine children, she pursued her career as a Novelist while working and studying Behavioral Health at UCSD, she is now on her journey to becoming a well- known Novelist captivating readers with her five-book series and more, building her legacy for her children. Today she is a published Author pursuing her dream.
Matthew Arnold Stern
Matthew Arnold Stern is an award-winning writer and public speaker. He has written professionally since 1983 as a technical writer, publicist, and journalist. He published four novels, including Amiga and The Remainders, and a guide to impromptu speaking, Mastering Table Topics. Matthew grew up in Reseda in the San Fernando Valley, where he graduated valedictorian from Reseda High School and earned a Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English from California State University, Northridge. He lives in Orange County, California and is married with two children, a granddaughter, and lots of pets.