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Locally & Independently Published Biography

Bookshop Santa Cruz has hundreds of locally and independently published books on our shelves. Our consignment program allows us to continue to accept all of the professionally-produced, self-published books from our local authors and to devote our resources to prominently featuring them throughout the store.

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The Half Built House on the Hill

Author Bio: 

Laurie Corn is an artist, poet, and writer of nonfiction.  She attended workshops with Ellen Bass in the years 1974 – 80. Her poems and stories, chosen from the greater Santa Cruz area, appear in the “Porter Gulch Review,” 2000 edition. She wrote the text for Paul Perlmutter, A Century of His Art, published in 2005—the life and art of this renowned Santa Barbara artist.

The Half Built House on the Hill:  Marriage, Motherhood, and Madness By Laurie Corn Cover Image
$14.95
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ISBN: 9781513651644
Published: Self-Published - January 7th, 2020

In its shadow: A 9/11 Memoir

Author Bio: 

Jodi Graber Pratt is a grandchild of immigrants and was raised in a working-class household, taught early to be proud – and grateful – to be an American. Owned by two cats, she lives in Santa Cruz County, California. In her spare time, she indulges in creative writing and watercolor painting.

In Its Shadow: A 9/11 Memoir By Jodi Graber Pratt Cover Image
$9.99
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ISBN: 9781543979541
Published: BookBaby - August 29th, 2019

The Gypsy Curse

Author Bio: 

Raina Chelise is a lifetime local, born and raised in the Santa Cruz area (among many other locations). The Gypsy Curse is Raina’s first published memoir. She is currently working on the continuation of this story while teaching at Cabrillo College. Raina earned her Master’s degree in Communication Studies at San José State University, following her passion for exploring personal narratives and facilitating empowerment through teaching. Any other information would give away the story, so follow your curiosity down the rabbit hole if you would like to learn more.

$19.99
SKU: CHELISE

Why We Left: An Anthology of American Women Expats

Author Bio: 

A familiar face around town, Janet Blaser wrote about food and music as a staff writer, editor and columnist at the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Good Times and Student Guide for 15 years. She also managed the downtown farmers market and worked as assistant manager at the Cabrillo farmers market.

Why We Left: An Anthology of American Women Expats By Janet Blaser Cover Image
$14.95
ISBN: 9780578446226
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Self-Published - April 2nd, 2019

Return to Glow: A Pilgrimage of Transformation in Italy

Author Bio: 

Chandi is a world traveler, photographer, writer and historian. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Chandi has lived in Qatar, India, Italy, Switzerland and England, and has been returning to Italy with unremitting passion since she first lived there at age 20. She has a master's degree in Florentine Renaissance history and has taught at colleges in the US and overseas. She currently lives in Tuscany where she's working on her next book, and blogging about how to move to Italy. Her memoir, Return to Glow, is her first book.

Return to Glow: A Pilgrimage of Transformation in Italy By Chandi Wyant Cover Image
$15.95
ISBN: 9780998463001
Availability: Not On Our Shelves, But Available from Warehouse - Usually Delivers in 3-14 Days
Published: Chandi Wyant - April 2nd, 2017

The Long Letter Home: The Color of Morning 1990

Author Bio: 

Ralph Alpert was a Sacramento lawyer in beige offices for some years; came to Santa Cruz in 1976; enjoyed reading literature and language at the University; traveled much in France and Spain.

Love Again the Stranger: The Long Letters Home 1994 BW By Ralph Alpert Cover Image
$16.50
ISBN: 9780999510933
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
(Please note: This book cannot be returned.)
Published: Rach Mi El Press - February 21st, 2019

In the Pillared Dark

Author Bio: 

    Ms. Van Buren lives in Santa Cruz where she enjoys biking about town, sailing Monterey Bay, hiking in the redwoods, singing in the Santa Cruz Chorale, and playing a good game of 500 on Sunday nights. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her two sons, her daughters-in-law, and her two little grandsons.

$14.00
SKU: PILLARED

In the Thrill of the Night

Author Bio: 

Santa Cruz pedestrian activist and former editor of The Ventana, the local Sierra Club magazine, won several statewide essay contests when she was in high school in Massachusetts. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts and an M.S. in Communication from the University of Memphis. Her favorite pastimes include peak climbing and backpacking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.

In the thrill of the night and other tales from a 50's childhood        By Debbie Bulger Cover Image
$14.95
ISBN: 9780989925006
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Lost Balloon Press - November 14th, 2013

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