Literature Archives - Coachella Valley Independent

Chapter 13, Wonder Valley: An Excerpt From Tod Goldberg’s New Novel, ‘Only Way Out’

by Tod Goldberg November 28, 2025

In the novel, failed lawyer Robert Green has a plan for the ultimate, fail-safe heist: Crack 300 safe-deposit boxes and sail off to South America with loads of cash and his brilliant, morally flexible sister, Penny. If weren’t for the damned freezing rain …

Learning to Love: Arian Katsimbras Distills a Harrowing Childhood Into Tender Poetry

by Max Stone March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

A Celebrated Career: Geoffrey Newman’s Memoir ‘Better to Cry Now’ Traces a Life of Breaking Barriers, Overcoming Obstacles and Finally Finding Acceptance

by Haleemon Anderson January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Pleasure and Pain: Palm Springs Plays a Big Part in Christian Gullette’s Debut Poetry Collection, ‘Coachella Elegy’

by Haleemon Anderson December 28, 2024December 28, 2024

Authors in the High Desert: The Second-Annual Twentynine Palms Book Festival Includes a Variety of Events Highlighting Desert Stories

by Eleanor Whitney November 3, 2024

A Path for Others: A New Biography of Randy Shilts is the Focus of an Upcoming Discussion Between Author Michael G. Lee and Journalist Hank Plante

by Kevin Fitzgerald October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

Change Is Needed: An Excerpt ‘From America vs. Americans: How Capitalism Has Failed a Capitalist Nation and What We Can Do About It’

by Eric Wade with Phil Herel January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

Going Home to Begin Again: An Excerpt From Maryann Ridini Spencer’s New Novel, ‘Lavender Hill Cove’

by Maryann Ridini Spencer December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

A Wash and Blowout: An Excerpt From Michael Craft’s New Novel, ‘Desert Deadline: A Dante and Jazz Mystery’

by Michael Craft July 11, 2023

Local Beauty: Desert Rock Legend Tony Tornay Publishes ‘South of Ten,’ a Book of Photos and Essays

by Matt King May 12, 2023May 12, 2023