New Mexico Book CoOp News

AUGUST 24 CO-OP MEETING — BOOK PUBLISHING A TO Z
Our guest at the August 24 Co-op lunch meeting will be Paul Rhetts, co-founder of the NM Book Co-op and publisher with LPD Press and Rio Grande Books, and Ruthie Francis, book marketing consultant; they will discuss everything you want (and need) to know about book publishing. The meeting begins at 11:30 and will be at the HomeTown Buffet at 9261 Coors Blvd in Albuquerque. Cost is $8.29 plus tax and tip. Email info@nmbookcoop.com to reserve a seat at the meeting.

BOOK CO-OP SPONSORS HOLIDAY BOOK & CRAFT FAIR ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2007
Holiday Book & Craft Fair at St. John’s Cathedral in Albuquerque, Saturday, December 8, 2007. This is your chance to get your books, crafts, or both in the hands of Christmas shoppers at an unheard of price. The fair is open to the public from 10am to 4pm and there is no charge to come and shop. There is free and ample parking and the atmosphere is good for families or those who want to get the perfect gift. Hurry and sign up now because space is limited. To get more info and the application form go to http://nmbookcoopcom/advent.doc

CALLING ALL HEALTH BOOKS
The Anita Salas Memorial Education Seminar sponsored by X-Ray Associates of New Mexico will be on Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the First Plaza Galeria in Albuquerque. They are looking for local book publishers and authors who would be interested in exhibiting at this health fair. Call Colleen Sullivan-Moore at 505 203-5889 for more information.

THE FIRST NEW MEXICO BOOK AWARDS DINNER
The recipients of the 2007 New Mexico Book Awards will be announced at a public event honoring all 2007 winners on November 9 at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Albuquerque (2020 Menaul Blvd). Special guests for the event will be Tony Hillerman and Rudy Anaya, who will both be honored for their contributions to New Mexico's books.

Cash Bar Cocktail Hour 5-6 pm
Dinner 6pm
Awards for Best New Mexico Books & Best of Show

Dress: Boots, Bolos, & Broomstick Skirts
Casual New Mexican Wear

Cost: $28 per person before October 1, 2007
After October 1 - $34 per person
Deadline October 25, 2007

RSVP 505-344-9382
925 Salamanca NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107

EVENT CALENDAR
August 24 — NM Book Co-op lunch with Paul Rhetts and Ruthie Francis on Book Publishing A to Z
September 21 -- NM Book Co-op lunch with Steve Robert Allen on Books and Reviews at the Alibi
October 19 -- NM Book Co-op lunch with Harry Willson, Amador Books on what he has learned from author to publisher; and announcement of the finalist in the New Mexico Book Awards
November 9 — New Mexico Book Awards Banquet; winners will be announced at the event
November 16 -- NM Book Co-op lunch with Derek Buschman, manager of Borders Cottonwood, on what sells
January 25 -- NM Book Co-op lunch with Ruthie Francis, Barbe Awalt and Paul Rhetts on what we learned from the NM Book Awards
February 22 -- NM Book Co-op lunch
March 28 -- NM Book Co-op lunch

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Paul Rhetts
LPD Press & Rio Grande Books
925 Salamanca NW
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
505/344-9382
FAX 505/345-5129
info@nmsantos.com
http://nmsantos.com