Pleasant Gehman is an American author, writer, poet, actress, dancer and musician from Los Angeles.

Her articles on rock 'n' roll, American pop culture, sex, the arts and human interest have appeared in L.A. Weekly[1] and BAM.

[2] She has written and edited a number of books, including Showgirl Confidential, The Belly Dance Handbook, Senorita Sin, Princess of Hollywood, Escape From Houdini Mountain and The Underground Guide to Los Angeles.

[4] Among the venues where she has performed spoken-word pieces include The Unhappy Hour at the Parlour Club.

Co-starring Karen Black, Mink Stole, Susan Traylor, and The Go-Go's Jane Wiedlin.