Pandora's Box

You know, I use to seek out creative people in my life. But now I seem to find myself surrounded by them without realizing how impassioned my friends tend to be by their drive to create. One of my new friends, Katia, had casually mentioned having a book published recently. To be honest, I still haven't read the book yet. In fact, just today, I finally learned the title of her book. But apparently, it's become quite a hit.

As Jewelle Gomez says, "Katia Noyes is a fresh writer with an old soul." Although again, I'm excitedly anticipating reading her novel, I definitely agree that Katia is an old soul - so centered and so wise is she! And such a dear friend to have come to my house during the worst of my breakup and sit on my stinky old couch with me as I sobbed out my fears.

But check out her book! I will likely write a little review here once I finish reading it myself.

AND... Tomorrow (Friday) night at 7pm, Katia will be sharing a true story at Michelle Tea's Book Launch Party (Rose of No Man's Land). If you're interested, join us:

When: Friday, 5/17/06 at 7pm

Where: Varnish Fine Art Gallery, soju martini and wine bar, 77 Natoma St (between 1st/2nd and Howard/Mission)

Hope to see you there!