Author Interview: Francesca Flores

Published: Jan. 27, 2020, 10:28 p.m.

b"To have bookstores, one must have books.\\nTo have books, one must write them.\\nWE have not written any books (yet), but we're in the business of knowing a LOT of people who have.\\n***\\nEnter: Francesca Flores, debut author of DIAMOND CITY.\\n***\\nIn this episode of Open Books, Charlotte and Hannah interview Francesca about her book, debut authorhood, and how real life ends up on the page.\\n***\\nDIAMOND CITY is available JANUARY 28 (the day this episode drops!)\\nMake sure you buy your copy from your favorite indie, and tell your booksellers that you heard about it from this podcast!\\n***\\nIn today's episode, we talk about a lot of things. Some of those things are linked here:\\n- LARKIN STREET YOUTH PROJECT: https://larkinstreetyouth.org\\nLarkin Street Youth Services is a nonprofit empowering young people to move beyond homelessness. \\n\\n- BOOKSHOP WEST PORTAL: https://www.bookshopwestportal.com\\nHey San Francisco! Go to Francesca's launch event at this awesome bookstore!!\\n\\n***\\nmysterytomebooks.com\\n@mysterytomebooks"