Los Angeles is the theme of the fifth issue of Black Clock. Among other fine contributions, the issue includes a Hannah Bleier story that I loved -- set in Echo Park. There is also I short story that I wrote -- set partly in Echo Park. Other stories are set in Malibu, Hollywood, uncertain locations in the basin.

Several contributors will give a reading from the issue this Sunday at Dutton's Brentwood. They include Joy Nicholson, AJ Albany, Hannah Bleier, David Martino, Lou Mathews and myself. 2 p.m., 11975 San Vicente Blvd.