Thank you so much for having me at this year’s festival! I had such a wonderful time and it was an incredible event, from start to finish. The festival team created a flawless event – and you have such an engaged and enthusiastic audience! It was truly a unique and memorable festival. I’m already looking forward to next year! And after talking with all of the authors, I can safely say that everyone had an amazing time (and all the East Coasters were so excited to trade the snow for the Cali sun!).

How do you thank someone who provides access to a program that elevates your awareness of the very issues you’ve been pondering? And how do you thank them for executing that learning opportunity in such an entertaining manner? In this case, noting the many formal accolades you’ve already received, I’ll just say it straight. You nailed it! Thanks for the gift of reinforcing my existing knowledge while presenting me with new perspectives to consider on such varied topics of importance.

Again my congratulations on a fabulous festival. I was awed at something of such merit being executed with such imagination and authority.

I think you not only staged a terrific event, you also impacted the community. A very positive and encouraging impact.

You outdid yourself this past week. As Variety would say the book festival was BOFFO. Congratulations.

Kudos! Congratulations! Admiration! Most importantly you have created a legacy for the valley and a personal highlight for me. Thank you does not quite cut it but sincerity is part of my being and it comes from my heart!

I want to thank you for a most extraordinary and elegant event, from start to finish. The Writers’ Festival was a joy and a pleasure from the first day to the last—and the selection of writers and lectures far beyond what anyone might have expected or hoped for. I was and and am proud to be an Angel and so look forward to next year’s writers’ series.