Jeff Edwards, author of Torpedo, receives the San Diego Local Author's Medal.

San Diego's Literary Community turned out in droves on the evening of January 29, 2005, as the Mayor, the City Council, and the Board of Library Commissioners held their 39th Annual Local Authors Exhibit.  The prestigious event showcases books written by San Diego authors within the previous year, and celebrates their contributions to San Diego's growing Literary Community.  Among those honored with the San Diego Local Author's Medal was novelist Jeff Edwards, author of 'Torpedo.'