Simply Magical

Jan Sollish, a native Californian, is a seasoned author and former Literacy Specialist with an enduring affection for San Francisco. A resident of the city since her twenties, Sollish has experienced the city’s diverse history firsthand, from the emergence of Gay Pride to the AIDS crisis. Her writing career spans over 30 years, with her poetry published in The Noe Valley Voice and The San Francisco Chronicle. City Lights also bought and sold a chapbook of her poetry. A member of the Page Street Writers Co-op, Sollish’s writing has been featured in Creative Caffeine Daily. She recently co-authored a children’s book, Asham and the Smart Ox, with Palestinian poet, Lorene Zouzounas. Her memoir, Simply Magical, reflects her deep connection to San Francisco and her experiences there. Living in upper Noe Valley, Sollish spends her time writing and exploring the city with her Tibetan Terrier, Charlie.

Eric Schaefges, illustrator, writes mysteries and draws pictures of fun things, sometimes at the same time! He lives in Chicago, IL with his wife, kids, and his Lego collection.