Daily Mirror at the Festival of Books

I planned to not say very much about appearing at the Festival of Books, but people  have been asking about "History: The Underbelly of California," which will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday at Haines 39. The panel will feature Richard Rayner, author of the forthcoming book "A Bright and Guilty Place"; David Ward, author of "Alcatraz: The Gangster Years" and be moderated by author and former Times reporter Miles Corwin. Naturally, I'm quite flattered to be included in this company. Keith Thursby, the other half of the Daily Mirror, will be available too in case there are any questions about the Daily Mirror's sports coverage. Keith tells me tickets are "sold out," although people may be able to get in on a standby basis.

Comments

[MichaelRyerson]

What about scalpers? I don't want to drive all the way down there and not be able to get close to the action. I'd be willing to deal with a heavyset man with muscatel stains on his overcoat if I thought I could get a couple of orchestra seats. Any chance for a backstage pass?