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2005
San Francisco Assemblyman Mark Leno enjoys a lunch with Ann and author, classicist, theologian, historian, and vulcanologist Stephen L. Harris; at the Esquire Grill in Sacramento, January 20, 2005. Assemblyman Leno's Marriage Equality Act, AB 849, made history when it passed the State Legislature in August, 2005. At lunch with San Francisco, CA, Assemblyman Mark Leno, author of AB 1967, the Marriage License Non-Discrimination Act, and Chair of the CA State Assembly Select Committee on LGBT Families. Mark saw 15 of his bills signed into law in 2004, and amended the California Family Code to define marriage as between 'two persons' instead of 'between a man and a woman.' At the Esquire Grill, Sacramento, January 20, 2005 On February 18, 2005, at Sacramento State University, a campus memorial service was held to honor Ann's late beloved former boss, Dean William J. Sullivan, Jr. 'Dean Bill' is pictured in the photograph behind her. Ann was one of several speakers offering their remembrances of a fine man and a dear friend. A reunion with dear friend and fellow pulp pioneer Victor Banis, whose memoirs will be published later this year. Victor is the author of many much-loved pulp classics, including The Why Not and That Man From C.A.M.P. March 13, 2005
Ann and author, historian, and 'Star Wars' scriptwriter Barbara Hambly, signing books at the Paperback Collector's Show and Sale, Mission Hills/Los Angeles, March 13, 2005. Barbara is the author of a new novel based on the life of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham, titled The Emancipator's Wife. Co-producer of the Paperback Show, Rose Idlet of Black Ace Books, Ann, and the old Pulp Impresario himself, Tom Lesser. Mission Hills/Los Angeles, March 13, 2005. Giving an interview to journalist Kel Munger at Ann's home for the Sacramento News and Review, published April 7th, 2005. Ann in her living room. Photo by Kel Munger. Interview recorded on March 26, 2005 Ann talking to Kel Munger on Ann's flowery patio, March 26, 2005.
In the broadcast studio at Sacramento NPR affiliate KXJZ, speaking with Dr. Douglas Everett, host of the 'Insight' radio interview show on April 12, 2005. Talking to the audience in the Library Gallery at Sacramento State University. The lecture was sponsored by the Sacramento State Friends of the Library to commemorate National Library Week. April 13, 2005. Photo by Kim Kuenlen Sacramento State University Library lecture: showing the audience some photos from the 'Bannonland' PowerPoint program. April 13, 2005. Photo by Kim Kuenlen Sacramento State University Program for Ann's Library Week lecture, April 13, 2005 Ann with good friend, author, historian, and vulcanologist Dr. Stephen L. Harris at the Distinguished Service Awards Banquet, hosted by the Sacramento State University Alumni Association. Ann was given the Faculty Award for Distinguished Service to the University. April 14, 2005 - Photograph by Tia Gemmel, Riverview Media Photography
At the California State University Distinguished Service Awards Banquet with University President Alexander Gonzales and Mrs. Gonzales. April 14, 2005. Photo by Sam Parsons. Beloved British writer of mystery and history, Val McDermid, and Ann, enjoy a convivial moment at the Red Lion pub in Val's hometown of Alnmouth, Northumberland, England. July 15, 2005. Alnmouth, Northumberland, England--sharing a beautiful twilight with son-in-law Steve, Ann, and two brilliant writers: Val McDermid and Kelly Smith. July 15, 2005. Visiting retired veterinarian and good friend, Dr. John Graham at his lovely home near Thornhill, Scotland; daughter Inga, Ann, and our host. July 20, 2005.
Ann and Dr. Graham admire the beautiful gardens surrounding his Scottish home. July 20, 2005. Kenilworth Castle--after about three dozen turrets and gates, daughter Inga and Ann gird for more magnificent stone piles. July 2005. London, catamaraning on the Thames: Ann, daughter Inga, and son-in-law Steve enjoy the sights but not the weather. London, August 2, 2005. Jim Van Buskirk, author (Gay by the Bay) and head librarian, the James C. Hormel Center for Gay and Lesbian Studies at the San Francisco Public Library. Jim introduces the panelists for a discussion of Katherine V. Forrest's new best-seller, Lesbian Pulp Fiction (Cleis Press, 2005). In the Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library, August 17, 2005.
A panel discussion of Lesbian Pulp Fiction, a new anthology edited by novelist Katherine V. Forrest and published by Cleis Press (2005). Left to right: Author (Queer Pulp), historian, and lecturer Dr. Susan Stryker; Ann; Dr. Nan Alamilla Boyd, professor of Women's and Gender Studies and author of Wide Open Town: A History of Queer San Francisco; and the star of the evening, beloved author of fifteen novels and essays, Katherine V. Forrest. Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Public Library, August 17, 2005. Onstage at the Koret Auditorium of the San Francisco Public Library: panelists Dr. Susan Stryker, historian, lecturer, and activist; Ann; and Dr. Nan Alamilla Boyd; August 17, 2005. / At dinner in San Francisco with S.F. Public Library hosts and panelists: Guest Kim, honored author Katherine V. Forrest, panelist Nan Alamilla Boyd. August 17, 2005. Dinner in San Francisco following the panel discussion: Ann, friend Kim, and award-winning novelist, Katherine V. Forrest. August 17, 2005.
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