We introduced two Inviting Writing themes in June, one about bizarre dining-out experiences, and the other about food and sickness. Our grand finale for the latter category comes from Victoria Neff, a ...

PARADISE — Every student in Butte County, kindergarten through 12th grade, has an opportunity to enter a short story in the Young Authors Writing Contest, with an automatic prize of free admission to ...

The Paradise Chocolate Fest extended the deadline for its Young Authors Writing Contest, organizers announced Thursday. Entries postmarked by Saturday, May 4, will receive consideration. The contest ...

Ginger Park has a saying: Chocolate can put you in a good mood, no matter the circumstances. Park, a small business owner and author, says that chocolate — and writing — has sustained her through the ...