Tolkin, Michael

Michael Tolkin is an American filmmaker and novelist. He has written numerous screenplays, including The Player, which he adapted from his book by the same name, and for which he received the Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay.

Smith, Martin Cruz

Martin Cruz Smith is the author of many novels including Stalin's Ghost, Rose, December 6, Polar Star, and his newest, Three Stations. His book Gorky Park was adapted into a film with William Hurt and Lee Marvin.

Maynard, Joyce

Joyce Maynard is the author of several books, including At Home in the World and her latest, The Good Daughters. She appeared in the film adaptation of her novel To Die For, as Nicole Kidman’s attorney.

Cervenka, Exene

Exene Cervenka is a singer, artist, and poet, best known for her work as singer for the legendary Los Angeles punk band X, as well as The Knitters and The Original Sinners.

Soloway, Jill

Jill Soloway is author of the bestselling Tiny Ladies in Shiny Pants, and has written and/or produced many television shows including The United States of Tara and Six Feet Under.

Boulware, Jack

Jack Boulware is co-author of the recent Bay Area punk oral history Gimme Something Better, and tromped the city throughout the ‘90s scribbling for SF Weekly and The Nose magazine. He is co-founder of Litquake.

Tracy, Kristen

Kristen Tracy is the author of many novels for children and young adults, including Lost It, Crimes of the Sarahs, A Field Guide for Heartbreakers, and the forthcoming book, The Reinvention of Bessica Lefter.