I’ll admit that this hurts more for the employees of my favorite local business but it’s a dagger to the heart of the bibliophiles of San Diego as well; we may be losing our beloved Mysterious Galaxy.

Mysterious Galaxy a bookstore that specializes in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Mystery, though they will order any in print book for you, is losing their lease and is in a desperate search for not only a new location but a new owner as well. If the search is not successful our cherished institution will close.

I have been a regular customer of the place for many years ordering nearly every book, including my e-books, from them. In addition, for about ten years I have been a member of the writers’ group that meets there twice a month and that experience has not only given me friendships but critical skills that made my upcoming first novel publication possible. The staff has always been friendly, helpful and knowledgeable introducing me to several authors I might not have tried without their introduction.

Fiction is full of last-minute miracles and we hope for at least one in the dark times.