Tina Louise and James Ellroy

The green room, LA Times Festival of Books: Nobel prizewinner Eric Kandell wears a red bowtie; Tim Gunn is immaculate in a navy suit. Michael Connoly sits shyly in a corner; Coe Booth takes a patio table in the sun. Reza Aslan is at the center of a large circle of admirers. James Ellroy is tall as always, but thinner than he used to be. Tina Louise has written a children’s book; her hair is red, but not as red as it used to be when she was Ginger.

With any luck, I’ll be able to blog today from the festival.

Meanwhile:
YA stars
first novels panel & more
Charles Phoenix
tips for surviving the festival
a mystery fan reports
a right-wing take on yesterday’s blogging panel
a report with photos

And Dave Bullock is taking amazing photos of Coachella. Almost like being there.

About the author

I like sitting in Jack Webb's booth.