Welcome to the premiere of "Book Talk," a column where you will find reviews of books written by local poets and authors, books published by local presses, and books of particular interest to this area. This week we feature local writers, Cynthia Linville and Jen Palmares Meadows, as well as Megan Miranda and Alice Notley.   “The Lost Thing” by Cynthia Linville Cold River Press ISBN 978-0-9846403-3-1 2012, 97 pp., $12.95 Poetry – local author / local press Cynthia Linville’s collection of poems, “The Lost Thing,” travels through time and geography in search of love. Beginning with “Wandering Sunday, lost,” where the speaker asks, “What is there to fear,” Linville guides the reader thro

April’s “Verse on the Vine” featured the talent of Cynthia Linville. Linville teaches writing at Sacramento State and was on hand to treat guests to several of her poems. The event took place on Wednesday, April 11 in Folsom. The Petra Vineyard wine tasting room is located within the Sutter Street Art Gallery. Guests at the monthly poetry readings have the opportunity to enjoy wines from this fine vineyard and enjoy poetry readings. Folsom’s Sutter Street Art Gallery is located at 627 Sutter Street in Historic Folsom. Lining the walls of the Sutter Street Art Gallery was art from various artists. Poets at the event were able to use the colorful tapestry of local artists as their backdr