I flew down to Napa on the 9th to hear Andria speak about her new novel. The presentation was at Napa Valley College. There were over 200 people in attendance. The event was a fundraiser to provide scholarships for girls and young women.
It was a thrill to hear Andria speak about her new novel, "The Waiting World", and read from it.
Andria and the other 3 authors signed books during intermission and at the end of the program. That's Eddie, Nick's housemate and longtime friend. He is an aspiring writer and middle school special needs teacher.
Eddie, Andria, Elaine, Nick, Paul, and me. Paul was a fellow teacher's aide way back in the 70's at the Napa State Hospital Adolescent Treatment Program. He went on to become a child psychiatrist after completing medical school at Yale. He has remained a supportive friend to Andria her whole life.
Me, Eddie's mother, Mark (Elaine's partner), Elaine, Nick, Eddie, and Lauren (Nick's girlfriend). Lauren has created an amazing business, "Wooden Spoon Herbs", and recently added Whole Foods as one of her sellers. It was a pleasure to meet her!
Lauren made this delicious lemon curd pie.
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