Book Release Party 5/17/13

The Fallen Angels Book Club has only two requirements: the members must love books and have a white-collar criminal record. Hollis Morgan fits the bill. Left holding the bag in an insurance fraud scheme concocted by her now ex-husband, she served her time and is trying to rebuild her life. All she wants is for the court to pardon her conviction so she can return to law school.

After one of her fellow members is murdered in a scenario straight out of a club selection, Hollis is once again the subject of police scrutiny. Refusing to get stuck with another bad rap, she sets out to investigate her fellow club members. Is one of them really blackmailing the others? As a second member dies in yet another book-inspired murder, Hollis realizes that time is running out. Everything rides on her finding the killer--not just her career aspirations. She must identify the killer before she herself becomes the next victim. Everyone is convinced she knows more than she lets on. But what is it, exactly, that is she supposed to know?

The Fallen Angels Book Club is the first book in an exciting new mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Hollis Morgan.

You're invited to join me (her publicist in the city), family & Friends to Rae James book signing release party! Some of you already know, Kyle's mother is a writer, a mystery writer. She just released her first book of three: "The Fallen Angels Book Club" - a Hollis Morgan Mystery. www.RFranklinJames.com

Books will be for sale and author will sign. 

It's a no-host Happy Hour until 7pm. $2 off food and drinks. 

Pause Wine Bar

1666 Market Street, San Francisco, California 94102

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Join us in celebrating Rae's 1st Book Release Party in San Francisco. 

Hope to see you Friday!

~vanessa

Season of the Witch: Enchantment, Terror and Deliverance in the City of Love

 

Wow! This book was a great read! It had me engaged, fear with terror and amazing deliverance!

This city that I love so much, makes me proud where San Franciscans did pull together in the midst of terror, tragedy and triumph! It's not just politics, but it is the people that live here who make SF. The working class, the Pac Heights, the Mission, the diversity is what makes SF amazing! We can't forget the wonderful San Francisco 49ers! They helped San Franciscans to believe change was on it's way after the terror that occurred prior.
It is books like these that fill me with joy, continued optimisim in where we, anyone can make a change and be part of history. History teaches us a lot on how to work together as a city.
Most of you know me where I take pride in this city. I want this city to continue to excel, be part of change and make a difference in my community at large.

I highly encourage you to read this phenomenal book. David Talbot indeed cover his basis and research. Hats off to him considering he was born in Los Angeles. I'll let it slide David Talbott for you calling this city your city. This city belongs to all of us including those that venture out here to make a living and change!

~vanessa

The Word "Frisco"

I finally found evidence in a book about San Francisco's other word usage - "Frisco". Over the years I attempt to tell my brothers, family, friends and others not to use the word "Frisco". First of all it sounds ridiculous, disrespectful to the city of San Francisco and artless. Today, some still use it and it bothers me. 

I did read someplace else years ago that a certain gentleman in the late 1800's or early 1900's this guy would walk around the city and write up citations to those who used the word "Frisco". Now, as I read David Talbott's "Season's of the Witch", a book about San Francisco in the 60's and 70's mentions my point! 

Unfortunately, Eddie DeBartolo, Jr. from Youngstown, Ohio casually referred to the Niners' hometown as "Frisco" - a violation of local custom!

Some of you maybe most of you know I take pride for this beautiful city! 

~vanessa

in Dogpatch District 

Hello Friends,



I would like to know what type of things you would like me to type? Is my blog easy to navigate and your opinion about my blog look and feel. What drew you to my blog? What did you expect?



The reasons I am asking is I want to be a better blogger. I want to share things that I enjoy about the city I grew up in, community events, news and updates about what I find interesting as a native San Franciscan.



Your feedback is valuable to me. I want to know my audience and want to be better at meeting your expectations, surprises and other information I can provide.



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~vanessa

These images were taken this past Sunday. It was a gorgeous day in San Francisco. The fog lifted and the end result were these pics. I enjoy close up on architectures and structures to see the immense work that was put in when the bridge was built.

~vanessa 

Oscars top 40 million, surge in demos | Variety

Who's with me in working on making SF #3 in the top 5 Nielson Ratings for 2014 Academy Awards?
We need to show the world we HEART filmmaking. 
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Desiderata

I want to share something I believe to be very powerful today.  Some of you might have already read this poem.  I found the poem inside "Every Day I pray" book by Iyanla Vanzant.  The piece of paper fell out.  I found it to be a sign to read and share with you. It's beautiful and amazing.  This poem was found in Old Saint Paul's Church, Baltimore, U.S.A. dated 1692. 

Desiderata 

Go placidly amid the noise and haste

and remember what peace there may be in silence. 

As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly and listen to others, 

even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. 

Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. 

If you compare yourself with others you may become vain or bitter, 

for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. 

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. 

Keep interested in your career, however humble;

it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. 

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. 

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is. 

Many persons strive for high ideals

and everywhere life is full of heroism. 

Be yourself.

Especially do not feign affection. 

Neither be cynical about love, 

for in the face of all aridity and disappointment

it is as perennial as the grass. 

Take kindly the counsel of the years, 

gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. 

But do not distress yourself with no less than trees and the stars. 

You have a right to be here. 

And whether it is clear to you or not,

no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, 

whatever you conceive him to be, 

and whatever your labours and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, 

keep peace with your soul. 

With all its sham and drudgery and broken dreams 

it is still a beautiful world. 

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. 

~vanessa