Rusty Strait

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Writers’ Corner

I received a note from a writer who wishes to remain anonymous. She has submitted her book to several agents who like it but can't find a publisher. "Too short" is their response. She insists that the book is a short novel and doesn't understand the rejections.

Why are some books more popular than others

The question has come up many times in my writing career. Frankly, there are no specific answers. One day, fiction tops the chart; another day, non-fiction does. When "Gone With the Wind" was published, writers started clicking on their manual typewriters to emulate other sagas, and so it went.

WRITERS CORNER

Louise from Hemet asks “How do I find a publisher for my book?” Louise, that is a question every writer, especially newbies, would like to know the answer to.

Why write?

Edna from Murrieta surprised me with the question: "Why would any sane person want to write? It seems so hard and depressing."

Writer’s Corner

Hardly a day goes by without someone asking me, "Rusty, I'd like to write a book." That's how this column started a couple of weeks ago. I expected a couple of comments, but I received a dozen responses in just two weeks.

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California’s Community Organizations Deserve Sustained Funding, Not Just Crisis Support

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San Jacinto council tonight: City Manager closed session, $9.79M August warrants, Tract 31886 landscaping award

San Jacinto City Council meets Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, closed session 5:30 p.m. and open session 6:30 p.m., Community Center, 625 S. Pico Ave. Posted agenda includes City Manager performance/appointment/employment in closed session; August warrants of $9,789,216.25; Tract 32955-1; Proposition 1 Resolution 4149; SB 1383 Ordinance 26-05 introduction; an SB 1087 veto letter; and a Tract 31886 landscaping award recommendation to Conserve LandCare for $986,944.25.
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