John A Harrell + Wordwright

At the dawn of history, people gathered together near campfires to warm themselves against the night, hoping their storytellers could, once again, ward off the dreaded spirits of darkness.

Today, we gather separately, near these mysterious computer boxes, even though they give off no heat to speak of, and a light that shines from only one side.

It's high time for a return to the timeless oral tradition: come and watch spoken word artists perform breathtaking feats of literary derring-do, right in front of your very eyes, without a safety net.

Yes, this fall's premiere literary event takes place at Borders Books in Rancho Mirage on Saturday, November 4 at 8pm!

The blogosphere's finest storytellers will gather to perform fresh material, led by Paul Krassner, one of the Coachella Valley's best-known bloggers.

Krassner, a regular contributor to Arianna Huffington's multi-blog site, will also sign his latest book, One Hand Jerking: Reports from an Investigative Satirist.