John appeared on the Animal Rights Show to discuss Writing for Animals, his favorite authors, works in progress and tips for any writer about improving the world for animals. Link John YunkerPlaywright, author of the environmental novel The Tourist Trail and co-founder of Ashland Creek Press. www.TheTouristTrail.com
The fabulous Phoenix Dripp Café opened in Phoenix on Valentine’s Day of this year, and while we’ve enjoyed the savory (and gluten-free) scones as takeout goodies, we finally got a chance to visit the cafe in person for lunch. Nestled inside the Oregon Cheese Cave (which is not vegan but carries a lovely selection of …
Last weekend’s first ever Eugene VeganFest was an incredible success! We were very happy to be a part of it, with our books, T-shirts, and typewriter cards and gifts. The photos below were taken in the first few minutes of the doors opening … within the first hour, the auditorium at the Lane Convention Center …
One of the fun things about having a new book out in the world is traveling to meet readers … and enjoy new vegan foods! When we got on the road this fall to promote Devils Island, John and I visited Seattle and Portland, two of the best vegan cities in the west. It was …
Yesterday we celebrated Halloween and the 10-year anniversary of The Lithia Trilogy. Out of Breath launched on Halloween 2011 … followed by The Ghost Runner in 2012 … and on Halloween in 2014, the publication of The Last Mile completed the trilogy. The perfect series for YA and adult readers alike, The Lithia Trilogy is …
The lovely town of Healdsburg, in California’s Sonoma County, has an abundance of restaurants with vegan options, but best of all it boasts an all-vegan restaurant and bar called Little Saint, which has a gorgeous bar and lounge with an outdoor patio as well. It was tempting (but, sadly, impossible) to try everything on the …
Back in 2011, we founded Ashland Creek Press to promote environmental awareness through literature — as well as to advocate for awareness, understanding, and protection of animals. We have learned that the more we study animas, the smarter they get. And yet we humans still have a complex relationship with animals. We open our homes …
Throughout Italy, we dined at many local restaurants that made lovely vegan dishes, but this one in Naples really stood out. Ristorante Lombardi a Santa Chiara is not only a beautiful little restaurant known for making incredible Neapolitan pizza since 1922, but the staff is so gracious, lovely, and eager to see us vegans eat …