(TOP) Jim Krusoe, founding editor of the Santa Monica College Review, reads from his book "Wally" during the Eighth Annual Rocky Young Lecture Series at SMC's Madison Second Space on Friday, April 18, 2008. (ABOVE) Jim Krusoe autographs his book during the Rocky Young Lecture Series as his son looks on. Jim Krusoe is the author of five books of poetry, the short story collection Blood Lake, and the novels Iceland (Dalkey Archives) and Girl Factory. Founded by Jim Krusoe in 1988, Santa Monica Review is a nationally distributed literary arts journal sponsored by Santa Monica College. The journal is published twice yearly, in Fall and Spring. The Review currently features literary fiction and nonfiction, though in past years also included poetry. SMR represents Santa Monica College’s commitment to the literary arts, community, and literacy. In twenty years of production, the Review has featured both first-time writers and established literary authors, with a focus on showcasing the work of Southern California and Pacific Rim writers.