Discovery Bay boasts fabulous beaches, golf carts and a way to escape from the hectic pace of life in the city. It has a population of about 16,000 people - among them two extraordinary young writers.
Gari De Ramos has written three books - and she's not yet a teenager. For her, writing is more than just a hobby - it is a way of life.
'I like to write because it allows me to express my creativity,' the 11-year-old says. 'I write about an hour a week. It's really fun.'
Gigi Lowe is not your typical 12-year-old. Last Friday, she launched the first book in her Four Scrolls series at her school, Discovery College. The series is a five-part saga: part one is the introduction and the others each concern one of the scrolls.
'The book is about four kids that need to find scrolls and use the power in them to defeat evil demons,' she says, with a slight British accent.
The two prodigies are avid readers, with a broad range of favourites.
