Welcome to the 2022 edition of the Literary Review, the best in prose and poetry by and for members of the California Writers Club. This juried collection includes short stories, essays, memoir, and humorous pieces, as well as a rich and varied selection of poetry. Each published piece was chosen in a blind selection process from submissions by talented writers in the twenty-two branches. From the crashing coastal waves to the vast agricultural resources of our great valleys…from teeming vibrant cities to the solitude of our deserts…California’s deep vein of creative gold will never expire. Congratulations to the members whose works were selected for publication this year. And to all-happy reading!