The River City Chronicles by J. Scott Coatsworth - The Final Chapters

Sacramento author J. Scott Coatsworth has written and published a number of short stories, novellas and full-length novels, but “The River City Chronicles” holds a special place in his little writer heart. In many ways, it is a love letter to Sacramento, one that we wanted to share with Outword’s readers. To do that we have uploaded the next installment of chapters of the book here, for you to read online.

Previously in the River City: Diego returned home with Gio, and got the boy settled in his new room. Then Marco proposed to him again, and he said yes. The guys went to their lawyer to see if Diego's old marriage could be annulled now that Luna was gone.

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Our Annual Homes and Gardens 2019 Special Edition is Out Now!

This special issue has traditionally been one of our favorite issues, both for us to produce and for our readers to read. We try to fill it with fun, but informational, articles about things you can do, buy or try in and around your home. This year’s Homes and Gardens issue has all that, and more!

Read more: Our Annual Homes and Gardens 2019 Special Edition is Out Now!

Fine and Dandy!

Who doesn’t like a beautiful, and delicious, cake or pastry? That’s what we thought. So we sat down with Master Baker, Charles Laurent and asked him to share thoughts about his life, baking and more. Check out the interview on page 10.

Read more: Outword's March 28, 2019 Issue is Out Now!

Follow CA and NJ’s Lead: Teach LGBT History in Schools

By Perry N. Halkitis

In the musical “Hamilton,” my former sixth-grade student, Lin Manuel Miranda, muses, “Who tells your story?”

His words are significant and meaningful to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, whose health and wellbeing are dependent on living our lives and telling our stories openly and without judgment.

Read more: Follow CA and NJ’s Lead: Teach LGBT History in Schools