In it for the long haul? Surviving the Literary Life--six writers who have been there discuss the tricks for beating the odds as part of Pasadena/Altadena's LITFEST IN THE DENA. Join me and tremendous LA writers including Jervey Tervalon, Lisa Teasley and Gary Phillips, next Tuesday, May 2, 7:30 p.m, at the Altadena library. FREE! Full program of events at http://litfestinthedena.org