Literary Nonfiction. Memoir. "It began as a whim"—an impulsive meeting between the iconic Charles Bukowski and his famed muse, Pamela "Cupcakes" Wood—that leads to a two-year relationship Wood chronicles in this memoir. Her story is refreshingly blunt as she details their often ridiculous, yet charming relationship. This is a Bukowski enthusiast's dream—an immersion into his life with the independent and spirited "Scarlet," the woman he wrote about in the book of the same name. She appears as "Tammie" in Bukowski's book Women. What was the powerful chemistry between Bukowski and the woman whose identity intrigued so many? Written with engaging wit, this is an insightful recollection of their life together. We see Buk as a gifted, flawed man, yet we appreciate him for his deeply sensitive and compassionate nature.

Author City: GLENDALE, CA USA

A native Californian, Pamela Miller Wood has lived in the Los Angeles area most of her life. For over 30 years she has enjoyed a successful career in the Southern California real estate industry, garnering many awards for outstanding achievement along the way, including "Top Producer" in Los Angeles County for ten consecutive years. CHARLES BUKOWSKI'S SCARLET is Ms. Wood's first full-length book--a true tour de force!