To have bookstores, one must have books.

To have books, one must write them.

WE have not written any books (yet), but we're in the business of knowing a LOT of people who have.

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Enter: Francesca Flores, debut author of DIAMOND CITY.

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In this episode of Open Books, Charlotte and Hannah interview Francesca about her book, debut authorhood, and how real life ends up on the page.

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DIAMOND CITY is available JANUARY 28 (the day this episode drops!)

Make sure you buy your copy from your favorite indie, and tell your booksellers that you heard about it from this podcast!

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In today's episode, we talk about a lot of things. Some of those things are linked here:

- LARKIN STREET YOUTH PROJECT: https://larkinstreetyouth.org

Larkin Street Youth Services is a nonprofit empowering young people to move beyond homelessness.

- BOOKSHOP WEST PORTAL: https://www.bookshopwestportal.com

Hey San Francisco! Go to Francesca's launch event at this awesome bookstore!!

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