May, 2015 – Fast forward to nearly a year later when I first come up with the idea to pursue a new genre with my writing. I had been working on my second memoir, the sequel to It’s Simply Serendipity, entitled PEARL . Most of my focus was on this book and promoting what I had already published over the years, yet I always believe in growing as a writer.

The idea for the book actually derived from my film experience. I had spent the last year enthralled in the world of filmmaking and decided to do a film about Venice Beach back in the day. I shared the concept with my Love and asked him if I could look to him for guidance as he grew up on the beaches of LA, and would be a great resource. He of course was thrilled to assist.

The idea was to focus on Venice from its beginnings when it was founded in 1905 by Abbot Kinney and known as the “Venice of America”. I toured the canals and captured video footage and researched that time period with great curiosity.

Come back next week to learn more.

Cheers!

Cali