Renowned writer V Bright Saigal's Lullaby - A Collection of Poems & Stories (ISBN - 978-1-257-90871-4) has been launched at a gala party in Los Angles."This is an exciting moment in my life," the author said.

Writer, producer James Ellroy will speak at the Regency South Coast Village Theater on November 13, 2010 at 10:00am to writers and filmmakers. This is a free event sponsored by The Orange County Screenwriters Association, a not-for-profit group.

Sara Sheridan receives arts council funding to research a new novel.