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As the California Writers Club Writer in Residence at Joaquin Miller Park, I work with FOJMP and CWC, host events, and write a blog. cwc and fojmp logos, separated by a plume in an inkwell SUBSCRIBE to get "Walkin' with Joaquin" posts in your inbox!

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Days Like This…

December 11, 2019 (July 2, 2020) Kristen Caven

One of those days with 5 costume changes and 4 personalities in 3 cities doing 2 things at 1ce.

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You've Got That Thing

January 13, 2015 Kristen

“How would one define a DecoBelle? By her rouged knees? Her bee-stung lips? The gold beachball she carries around? To be in the presence of a DecoBelle is to be in the presence of mystery: How does she do that? Why does she do that? And how does she make it look so easy? What “it” refers to, of course, […]

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Dancetera!

11:00am Tuesdays at the Veteran's Building

  • "Literary Friendships" talk @ Browning Society

    September 11, 2026  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    The Century Club of California, 1355 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

    Free event - tea and historic costume - RSVP by 9/6

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  • Mills College Writers Salon

    September 25, 2026  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Rothwell Center, Oakland, CA 94613, USA

    https://eventregistration.northeastern.edu/event/millsreunion2026/schedule-of-activities

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  • Hosting: Homecoming BBQ @ Joaquin Miller Park

    October 18, 2026  11:30 am - 4:00 pm
    California Writers Circle, Oakland, CA 94602, USA

    As the CWC Writer in Residence at JMP I'll be hosting our annual literary picnic and producing our annual literary festival!

    All East Bay Writing groups are invited to come eat drink be merry, and READ! (After LItquake we eat LitCake!)

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Kristen (Baumgardner) Caven educates, entertains, and inspires her audiences with an extraordinary array offerings. The author of seven books, several plays, and an award winning cartoon collection, Kristen applies positive psychology to her work strengthening communities through uplifting artistic expressions.

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On September 11th, I have the great honor of addressing the San Francisco Browning Society as the kick-off speaker for their organization's revival!
Wow, two drag icons in two days, what a sad week.
Frivolity on the lake with a signature cocktail! Thanks to all who helped me celebrate my Lions Gate birthday. Make a wish for the world you want!
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I've been married 33 years now to the funniest person I know! Scenes from the Lost Coast. Feeling blessed and rested. Also I DROVE THROUGH A TREE!
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