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Joe Marich is a literary public relations and marketing expert who represented best-selling author Michael Crichton for over 16 years, and has launched over 800 books for other authors. He will share insider tips about literary marketing and public relations based on his 30+ years of experience. Topics covered will include: How to use literary marketing and media relations effectively; Ten questions to ask yourself before starting to write your book outline – or now, if it’s too late; -What you can do on your own to help market/promote your book; - When you need to hire an expert (and when you don’t); - What to expect from a marketing and PR expert—and what not to expect; - Other relevant topics. Pitch your book to Joe in a PR Lightning Round! In addition to getting answers to all of your PR questions, come prepared to “pitch” your book or book idea to Joe and he will give you a thumbnail sketch of how media-friendly your project may or may not be, and offer alternatives that might work even better. Note: This event is for SDWI members only. Join SDWI today. Please visit our website https://writeyourstorynow.org/ to join and register for this event. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose son Sagui is believed to be alive and among the Israeli hostages seized by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks, says the ceasefire deal is a way 'to end the madness in Gaza.'

President Trump insisted he will move forward with his vision to take the Gaza Strip, send its residents to Jordan and other Arab nations, and redevelop the territory. Arab countries oppose the idea.

It comes weeks after Netflix's attempt to broadcast live boxing between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rife with technical glitches.

The 44th San Diego Watercolor Society International Exhibition will be on display September 29 through October 31. For over four decades, the International Exhibition has been an annual highlight for SDWS, attracting entries from hundreds of water-based media artists worldwide. This year's highly anticipated show is the best-selling of the year. Don't miss your chance to attend and take home your favorite painting! Our esteemed juror, Ratindra Das, is a Dolphin Fellow and a signature member of the American Watercolor Society. He holds prestigious memberships in several watercolor other societies and has served as a juror for numerous national exhibitions, His expertise is apparent in this year's show! Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

Longtime state media journalist Dong Yuyu met often with journalists and diplomats. His family believes he is now being persecuted for those exchanges.

Scenes from the glowing nights in Arles, Paris, and London will be our subject matter similar to these famous artists. Thick paint, and high contrast, with white and gold highlights, will be included in these compositions. Join Robin Douglas with all art materials included with light snacks. What is Studio Arts? Join us every other month for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. Inspired by world-renowned artists, and practicing artists with exhibitions at OMA, you will explore different media, techniques, and subjects found in an artist’s studio. This full-day workshop held from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. is meant to get you in the art-making groove and develop new approaches to seeing and creating artwork. Whether you have a lifetime practice or are new to expressing yourself, we exchange ideas and techniques in a supportive and challenging environment. Students of all levels are welcome to stretch their creative muscles and build community with us. All supplies and light refreshments for each workshop are included in the cost. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Members $70, Visitors $100 Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Lawmakers in California and other states want to change vote-counting rules to speed up the process. One key question is whether counting can be sped up without sacrificing access to the ballot.

In three consolidated suits, publishers allege that OpenAI broke copyright law by copying millions of articles without permission or payment. OpenAI counters that the fair use doctrine protects them.

Questions about sex and intimacy often go unanswered for people with cancer. It's a glaring problem, especially for the growing number of young people being diagnosed.