lea boyd amy orozco
though a fan of American inventions such as the fortune cookie and chop suey, Carpinteria magazine editor Amy orozco aimed to learn more about authentic Chinese cuisine when interviewing the Lee family, who are the brains and brawn behind restaurant uncle Chen’s large and loyal following. orozco’s work credits include the Los Angeles times, Disney television, and many regional travel publications.
Lea Boyd grew up on Carpinteria’s beaches, where she remembers scavenging for shells and sea glass as a child. Like the local collectors she wrote about, Lea understands the mysterious allure of the waves’ deposits. She and her husband, Anthony, spend as much time as possible at the beach, but they also love traveling, playing with their shiny black dog and riding their scooters. Boyd is the managing editor of Coastal View News.
andres nuño peter dugré
Carpinteria writer Peter Dugré is constantly amazed at how much ac- tion and diversity is packed into this sleepy, seaside town. From explor- ing the massive interior of industrial, orchid-producing greenhouses to getting to know successful local artists, he marvels at the simple fact that everyone has an interesting story to tell. Dugré serves as assistant editor at Coastal View News and covers sporting events for other local publications.
As director of DeeP Surf magazine, Carpinteria magazine’s sister publication, Andres Nuño was a natural to write the retrospective on rincon’s big swells. Carpinteria native, Nuño has worked in print media for the past 10 years. Starting as an intern for the Coastal View News, he worked his way through various positions, including production assistant and sports editor. He is the proud father of eight-year-old, Noah.
sarah hinton jen baron “i was so honored and excited to have
been given the opportunity to interview Swami Vidyadhishananda Giri, it is an experience i will never forget,” said Jen Baron, a Carpinteria-based writer and photographer. After living in Portland, maine for the past four years, she has returned to her hometown to raise her son
closer to family. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Alan, and almost five-year-old rowan.
When asked to write about chocolate for this issue, Sarah Hinton nearly tipped over with shock and excitement. “Chocolate, Carpinteria magazine, and writing ... what could be better?” said well-known florist and toy store owner. Hinton, obsessed with the written word, is an avid writer but until now ... has only done so in the closet.
maureen foley juli land-marx
“Cropping and masking and working with layers, designing cool layouts in fun colored flavors ... these are a few of my favorite things!” So she is not a singer, but she has enjoyed assisting in creating Carpinteria magazine. “this issue’s cover is one of my favorites. i love the sea glass
and the way the color pops out off the page.” they are also called “mermaid tears.” Kati (pictured with Juli) thinks they are from the Little mermaid!
Freelance writer, teacher, poet, and novelist maureen Foley drew upon her Carpinteria roots when writing the story on the beach bungalows. Her work has appeared in Wired, the New York times, and elsewhere. in 2002, her collection of poems, “epileptic,” won the Dead metaphor Press Chapbook Award. Currently, she teaches writing at Louisiana State university in Baton rouge.
gib johnson
torn often between the competing interests of the Carpinteria Public Library and Fosters Freeze, Gib Johnson usually resolves that standoff in favor of a chocolate swirl. in addition to regularly sampling such local cuisine, Johnson is a produced playwright.
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