Malinda Lo

As I mentioned, I visited a couple of high schools this past Wednesday. Here I am at Casa Grande High School, standing with the other Debs (plus the librarian and bookseller!) under a fantastic sign that the high school book club made for us:

Back row, left to right: Me, Sarah Quigley, Cheryl Renee Herbsman, J.A. Yang, Lauren Bjorkman. Front row, left to right: Patty Norman (Copperfield's), Anna Koval (librarian)

I feel that the fact that we’re surrounded by busy students is a sign of authenticity. We were there!

After Casa Grande, we had a couple of hours to kill before heading over to Petaluma High School, so we went and had brunch at the Tea Room Cafe, which is especially appropriate for writers because it has a stuffed raven perched on a mirror, as well as a giant spoon. Thus, we get Edgar Allen Poe atmosphere (sort of), as well as bizarreness. Totally writerly.

The Tea Room Cafe in Petaluma, CA

OK, maybe I’m stretching it a little, but the five of us had a very nice brunch. Here’s what we ate:

J.A. Yang's brunch

Lauren Bjorkman's brunch

Goat cheese, tomato, avocado, and basil omelette, ordered by me, Cheryl Herbsman, and Sarah Quigley (we all have great taste)

May you have some excellent brunch food this weekend!