June 24, 2008

ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THE NEW MEXICO BOOK AWARDS APPROACHES
There are only 7 days left to enter the 2008 New Mexico Book Awards. The deadline is July 1, 2008 for entries; the entry fee is $40 per title per category. There are some 35 categories for the book awards. The complete list of categories and the application information can be found at http://nmbookaward.com. For a complete list of this year’s underwriters and sponsors go to http://nmbookcoop.com/page5/page11/page11.html

CALLING ALL PUBLISHED AUTHORS! WELCOME TO THE CHAMA ROARING 20’S KARAOKE BOOK FESTIVAL
There will be a Roaring 20s Book Festival in Chama, NM, on August 22. If you are interested in reserving a table during the Silent Auction, roaring 20’s Lipsink Karaoke contest and Costume party, at Cookin Books in Chama, please register with author, Lilah Westrick at (505) 670-7417. Authors, please be prepared to supply your own table. Space is limited to 10 authors There will be hors D’ oeurvres and lots of fun-filled entertainment. You can also register for lodging at the Elkhorn Lodge. That number is 1-800-532-8874. The Progressive Karaoke Entertainment is set for Friday, August 22, 2008 from 3:00PM to 7:30PM at Cookin Books and 7:30 to 10:00 at The Elkhorn Lodge. If you’re planning to stay in town, you might want to join the EHL Chuck Wagon Dinner Show on Saturday night. Oh, yeah, it’s tucks and tails gentlemen and for you ladies, shimmy dresses and finger wave hairdo’s. Best dressed and lip sink and live karaoke singers will win a prize of $75.00.

NEW BOOK REVIEWS ADDED TO NMBOOKCOOP WEBSITE
Thanks to Co-op member David Corwell, almost a dozen new book reviews have been added to the Co-op website at http://nmbookcoop.com/page53/page53.html. That brings the number of local books reviewed on the website to over 500. These reviews appeared in POSH NM magazine in the fall 2007 issue.

KSJE PUBLIC RADIO OFFERS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITES FOR LOCAL AUTHORS/PUBLISHERS
Connie Gotsch, producer and host of Write On Four Corners (KSJE Public Radio), invites all authors from the Four Corners states: New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah to read their works for Write On Four Corners, on Public Radio Station KSJE, 90.9-FM Farmington, New Mexico. Write On Four Corners airs at 10:30 each Wednesday morning Mountain Time, and can be heard live on the web with Media Player at www.ksje.com or over the air for people within 50 miles of Farmington, New Mexico. Gotsch also selects books to review from her show. Drop by http://TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com and read one of Gotsch’s reviews (Sabra Brown Steinsiek will appear on the show in early 2009 to discuss ‘Annie’s Song,' which Gotsch reviewed on The New Book Review). Gotsch welcomes submissions to Write On Four Corners. Queries should be addressed to gotsch@sjccc.nm.us or www.ksje.com or 505 566 3377. Not content just to discuss books, Gotsch has written two books -- a psychological thriller, Snap Me a Future and a mainstream novel A Mouth Full of Shell. Her children’s book ‘Belle’s Star’ is due out in 2009 from Artemesia Press.

BOOK PRODUCTION RESOURCES AVAILABLE
NM Book Co-op members from time to time make their services available to local authors/publishers. Inquire about costs/fees.
Editing Services: Ruthe Francis provides editing and vetting services for all types of books. She has helped to shape many books by Co-op members. She can be reached at 505.294-4367 or ruthe@msn.com.
Book Layout Services: Geoff Habiger of Artemesia Publishing is offering book layout services. Using Adobe InDesign, he will layout the book, including any artwork, and provide you files ready for printing with either a traditional printer or with POD printers. Contact Geoff at g.habiger@artemesiapublishing.com.
Book Design Services: Paul Rhetts of LPD Press & Rio Grande Books is available for book design services for any size book project. He regularly does design work for all types of book projects and printers. Contact Paul at info@nmsantos.com.

ANNOUNCING A NEW BOOK REVIEW SITE FOR NEW MEXICO BOOKS -- READING NEW MEXICO
Sabra Brown Steinsiek, former book reviewer for POSH New Mexico Magazine, published author, and freelance writer, is launching a new online book review site for books by New Mexico Authors, books with a New Mexico illustrator, books with a New Mexico setting, and books from a New Mexico Publisher. Sabra expects to launch the website on September 1st and will be accepting books for review. A mailing address will announced at a later time. Please contact Sabra at readingnm@comcast.net if you have questions. Sabra is building a team of reviewers. If you’re interested in reviewing, please contact her at the above e-mail. You must love books and be willing to work for free!

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New Mexico Book Coop
925 Salamanca NW
Los Ranchos, NM 87107
505.344-9382
info@nmbookcoop.com

http://www.nmbookcoop.com
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning novels Snap Me a Future and A Mouthful of Shell available www.dlsijpress.com

Coming in 2009, Belle’s Star,’ a youth novel from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net