The Writers Launchpad

In her moving memoir, A LETTER TO PAWTONE, Arlina A. shines a light on a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history: the tragic assassinations of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California, and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone.

Arlina A., an author celebrated for her courage and authenticity, has released A LETTER TO PAWTONE, a poignant memoir that takes readers on a transformative journey of resilience, identity, and rediscovery.

Chapter 11 of A LETTER TO PAWTONE tells of Arlina's adjustment to her new life, living her truth:

A life-changing moment for Arlina—the day she stepped into Yonkers Professional Hospital for surgery that would define her future.

The hidden history of the LGBT community in 1970s Los Angeles

This week in Monterey County Weekly online, Arlina's story is highlighted with a link to her reading from her book #ALettertoPawtone.

"It was the constant battle for survival that made me forget that the army was a military organization for the purpose of defending our country."

Bestseller Book Launch Team's Media Outreach Program Disrupts the Status Quo

Join us for the first public appearance of Arlina A, author of A Letter to Paswtone. This groundbreaking memoir details her journey as a transgender pioneer and the resilience, courage and commitment she made to embrace her true identity.

Unpaved streets. An adobe house. A legacy that paved the way for change. Journey from the heart of the barrio to a groundbreaking legacy. A LETTER TO PAWTONE by Arlina A