Friday, March 12
In recent months, participants at the luncheon have shared good news and timely experiences about writing in the digital age. Karen Villanueva will speak about website resources and reviews: Pay or not to pay, Book Giveaways, etc. Bring your brown bag lunch, questions, comments, and updates on your latest projects to the Book Forum on March 12. Gratis, open to all (“Feed the Kitty” contributions welcome for juice and cookies).
Location: The Book Forum, 826 Camino del Monte Rey, Santa Fe
Time: 11:30am (and our board meeting follows at 1:15pm)
Contact: Please note our new phone number: (505) 660.6357
GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT YOUR BOOKS TO NM LIBRARIANS
NMLA Conference in Ruidoso, April 7-9
In this tough economy, libraries offer a strong market opportunity for many books. NMBA has a table reserved at the NMLA conference and we are now compiling a catalog to hand out to librarians that will showcase your titles. To be included, here’s what we need by March 19:
50 copies of each sell sheet (page) on 8.5 x 11 paper (double-sided is OK);
a check payable to NMBA: $12 for your first title; $7 for each additional title;
deliver or mail your books and your sell sheets to the NMBA office, 826 Camino del Monte Rey-A3, in Santa Fe;
we will also post our catalog on our website. If you want a digital image of your sell sheet included in our virtual catalog, please email a pdf file to: admin@nmbook.org.
Insider Tip: books sales tend to spike on the last day of the conference, so you might consider offering a 20% discount on that day! All proceeds from sales go to the author or publisher.
FINAL DAYS FOR ENTRY TO THE SOUTHWEST BOOK DESIGN AWARDS
Deadline for delivering your titles to NMBA: March 19
You don’t need to be a member of NMBA to qualify or to win! Publishers, book designers and producers, editors, and authors may all send their best-looking titles published in 2008 and 2009. Full entry guidelines and a downloadable form are available at www.nmbook.org. Contact Jim Mafchir with questions: (505) 988-7214, westernedge@santa-fe.net.
TWO IBPA SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Deadline for submitting applications to NMBA: March 15
Attention independent publishers! The premier educational event of the year is the IBPA Publishing University, taking place this year on May 24-25, in New York City. NMBA, as an affiliate of IBPA, has two scholarships (a $1,500 combined value) available to offer NMBA members who are also IBPA members. Visit www.nmbook.org for details and the application form.
Book Events in New Mexico
• March 1: PEN in the Classroom Celebration, supporting budding writers at Capshaw Middle School Library, 2:15-3:15pm. Contact Nancy King, nanking1224@earthlink.net.
• March 6: IWWG-and-Friends Luncheon, Atrisco Cafe (De Vargas Mall), 11:30am, reserve by previous day with Paula Lozar at 473-3479 or lozarpaula@cs.com.
• March 8-10: Publishing Business Conference & Expo, NYC. NMBA is a supporter of this conference from North American Publishing Company; as such, NMBA members receive a $50 discount; www.publishingbusiness.com (enter discount code: NMBA50).
• March 10: Dinner presentation: “The Importance of War Memorials,” Nancy Bartlit, Military Organization of World Wars, Santa Fe Chapter, RealBurger, 2239 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, 7:30pm, (505) 466-1256, remhtssgps@earthlink.net, www.NancyBartlit.com.
• March 11-April 15: “Five Easy Steps: Get Your Fiction Book Published,” with Rob Spiegel and Melody Groves; Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30pm, details at Southwest Writers website: www.southwestwriters.com.
• March 12: NMBA Networking Luncheon at the Book Forum in Santa Fe, 11:30am; followed by the NMBA Board Meeting.
• March 12: Deadline for PubWest Book Design Awards. Double your book’s exposure by entering this design contest at the same time as our Southwest Book Design competition; www.pubwest.org.
• March 18: NMBA Happy Hour Round Table, Santa Fe Bar & Grill, DeVargas Mall, 5:30pm.
• March 19: Deadline for the Southwest Book Design & Production Awards for Excellence. Your best-looking books, published in 2008 and 2009, are eligible. All details and the entry form are on our website: www.nmbook.org. Contact Jim Mafchir with questions: (505) 988-7214, westernedge@santa-fe.net.
• March 20: NM Book Coop Festival, Clear Light Book Gallery, 851 W. San Mateo, Santa Fe, 10am-4pm, (505) 989-9590, harmon@clearlightbooks.com,www.clearlightbooks.com/events.
• March 30: New, Extended Deadline for “Voices of New Mexico, An Anthology for the Centennial Celebration of New Mexico.” Essay submissions must feature some aspect of New Mexico; www.nmbookcoop.com.
Author Signings & Readings
• March 4: Meta Chaya Hirschl, Vital Yoga; A Sourcebook for Students and Teachers, Changing Hands Bookstore; 6428 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ, 7pm,(505) 232-4717, metaji.prajna@gmail.com, www.prajnapublishing.com.
• March 13: Nancy Bartlit, Silent Voices of World War II, Santa Fe Jin Festival, Santa Fe Convention Center, 201 West Marcy, 10am -5pm, (505) 466-1256, michaelhice@earthlink.net, www.santafejin.org.
• March 13: Martha Egan, La Ranfla and Other New Mexico Stories, Tucson Festival of Books, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 4pm,(505) 466-1256, michaelhice@earthlink.net, tucsonfestivalofbooks.org.
• March 27: Meta Chaya Hirschl, Vital Yoga; A Sourcebook for Students and Teachers, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, Albuquerque,3-5pm,(505) 857-8321, metaji.prajna@gmail.com, www.prajnapublishing.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
Always in Print ‘Cuz They’re Print on Demand!
And now out! Belle’s Star,’ a youth novel from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and through your local book store. Winner 2010 Mom’s Choice Award Finalist 2009 New Mexico Book Awards
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
Always in Print ‘Cuz They’re Print on Demand!
And now out! Belle’s Star,’ a youth novel from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and through your local book store. Winner 2010 Mom’s Choice Award Finalist 2009 New Mexico Book Awards
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
New Mexico Book CoOp
February Meeting
Our next meeting will be Friday, February 26 at 12 noon at the Golden Corral in Albuquerque. Our guest will be John Hoffsis from Treasure House in Old Town Albuquerque. He will talk about what kinds of books and events he likes for his book store. Please join us for this informative program.
ABQ School Libraries Display
If you signed up to participate in the display for librarians at the ABQ Public Schools remember that you need to get the display copy and the 75 fliers to us no later than February 26. You can bring them to the Co-op lunch meeting (see above).
All spaces for the display are sold out!
NM Library Association Info Bags
If you signed up to have your fliers at the NM Library Assn meeting in Ruidoso you must get your fliers to Sabra at the February 26 or March 19 book coop lunches or MAIL TO: Sabra Steinsiek, 3523 Santa Teresa NW, Albuquerque NM 87120
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Upcoming Calendar
February 26- Coop lunch - John Hofsis, Treasure House Books
March 10 - ABQ Public School Library Display
March 19- Coop lunch - Book covers
April 7-9 - NM Library Assn meeting (must sign up by March 19)
April 23- Coop lunch - Ask Anything About Publishing
May 28- Coop lunch - Author Tips for Success
June 4-5 - 6th Annual Chama Book Fair
June 25- Coop lunch - Pitch Your Book
Calling all Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and West Texas Publishers, Book Designers, and Authors!
The NM Book Association has announced the First Annual “Southwest Book Design & Production Awards for Excellence. This new contest will recognize creativity and quality of book design, and production. Books must be published, designed or produced in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah or West Texas. Go to New Mexico Book Association (NMBA) website for more information and to download the brochure. www.nmbook.org
Stickers for Winners and Finalists
Stickers are available for anyone who is a winner or a finalist in the 2009 New Mexico Book Awards. You can order stickers (they come in rolls of 100 and cost $23 each which includes tax and shipping) on the website by CLICKING HERE.
2010 Book Awards Entries Underway!
The 2010 New Mexico Book Awards entry information and guidelines are available HERE -- The early deadline for entries is May1.
6th Annual Chama Book Fair
The 6th annual book fair in Chama will be on June 4 and 5 and will feature award-winning and best-selling author David Morrell. Sign-ups are going fast so don't delay. There are only about 30 slots available for the workshop and the book fair. CLICK HERE to get the registration form.
Voices of New Mexico Extended!
The entry deadline for the Voice of New Mexico anthology has been extended to March 30. Get your work published in this special Centennial project. CLICK HERE for information.
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
Always in Print ‘Cuz They’re Print on Demand!
And now out! Belle’s Star,’ a youth novel from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and through your local book store. Winner 2010 Mom’s Choice Award Finalist 2009 New Mexico Book Awards
Our next meeting will be Friday, February 26 at 12 noon at the Golden Corral in Albuquerque. Our guest will be John Hoffsis from Treasure House in Old Town Albuquerque. He will talk about what kinds of books and events he likes for his book store. Please join us for this informative program.
ABQ School Libraries Display
If you signed up to participate in the display for librarians at the ABQ Public Schools remember that you need to get the display copy and the 75 fliers to us no later than February 26. You can bring them to the Co-op lunch meeting (see above).
All spaces for the display are sold out!
NM Library Association Info Bags
If you signed up to have your fliers at the NM Library Assn meeting in Ruidoso you must get your fliers to Sabra at the February 26 or March 19 book coop lunches or MAIL TO: Sabra Steinsiek, 3523 Santa Teresa NW, Albuquerque NM 87120
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Upcoming Calendar
February 26- Coop lunch - John Hofsis, Treasure House Books
March 10 - ABQ Public School Library Display
March 19- Coop lunch - Book covers
April 7-9 - NM Library Assn meeting (must sign up by March 19)
April 23- Coop lunch - Ask Anything About Publishing
May 28- Coop lunch - Author Tips for Success
June 4-5 - 6th Annual Chama Book Fair
June 25- Coop lunch - Pitch Your Book
Calling all Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and West Texas Publishers, Book Designers, and Authors!
The NM Book Association has announced the First Annual “Southwest Book Design & Production Awards for Excellence. This new contest will recognize creativity and quality of book design, and production. Books must be published, designed or produced in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah or West Texas. Go to New Mexico Book Association (NMBA) website for more information and to download the brochure. www.nmbook.org
Stickers for Winners and Finalists
Stickers are available for anyone who is a winner or a finalist in the 2009 New Mexico Book Awards. You can order stickers (they come in rolls of 100 and cost $23 each which includes tax and shipping) on the website by CLICKING HERE.
2010 Book Awards Entries Underway!
The 2010 New Mexico Book Awards entry information and guidelines are available HERE -- The early deadline for entries is May1.
6th Annual Chama Book Fair
The 6th annual book fair in Chama will be on June 4 and 5 and will feature award-winning and best-selling author David Morrell. Sign-ups are going fast so don't delay. There are only about 30 slots available for the workshop and the book fair. CLICK HERE to get the registration form.
Voices of New Mexico Extended!
The entry deadline for the Voice of New Mexico anthology has been extended to March 30. Get your work published in this special Centennial project. CLICK HERE for information.
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
Always in Print ‘Cuz They’re Print on Demand!
And now out! Belle’s Star,’ a youth novel from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and through your local book store. Winner 2010 Mom’s Choice Award Finalist 2009 New Mexico Book Awards
Monday, October 12, 2009
New Mexicvo Book CoOp News
October 12, 2009
WEB Marketing for Authors
The New Mexico Book Co-op will feature Web marketing for authors at its October 23 lunch meeting. Jan Zimmermann, author of Web Marketing for Dummies, will be our speaker. The meeting begins at 11:30 and is open to anyone interested in books. The meeting will be held at the Golden Corral at 3401 Hwy 528 (just west of the intersection of Coors Blvd and Alameda Blvd). The meeting is free and the buffet lunch costs about $8 plus tax and tip.
Everyone who is interested in books in New Mexico is welcome (and encouraged) to attend this event!
Email info@nmbookcoop.com or call 505/344-9382 for reserve a seat at the lunch.
Honoring the Best in NM Books
Join us at the 3rd annual New Mexico Book Awards banquet on Friday, November 20 at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Albuquerque in honoring the best books of 2008 and 2009. The winners in over 30 categories will be announced at the dinner.
To get tickets for the banquet CLICK HERE!
Finalists may order stickers for their books HERE!
The entire list of finalists is available by clicking on the image at the right or by clicking HERE!
In addition to the winners in the 33 categories, the New Mexico Book Co-op will honor four people who have made special contributions to books in New Mexico:
Michael McGarrity
Joe Sando
Howard Bryan
Joe Wesbrook
Everyone who is interested in books in New Mexico is welcome (and encouraged) to attend this gala event!
Holiday Book Buying -- Stressing Local Books
The Holiday Fair at the Rio Rancho Inn on Saturday, November 7, 10am to 4pm in the Ballroom, is sold out, but it will be the perfect place to shop locally this year!!! Over 100 local authors are signed up tio participate. Mark your calendar and come by and shop for local books by local authors..
This is the largest book selling event of the year!
Enter Your Material for New Book Project
Voices of New Mexico -- An Anthology for the Centennial Celebration of New Mexico
Entry deadline for inclusion in this new book is December 31. Theme is "Voices of New Mexico."
Essay submissions have to have some aspect of New Mexico, funny, history, biography, life in New Mexico, fiction, nonfiction. Suggestions: What was it like growing up in New Mexico? Why are New Mexicans/Santa Feans/Albuquerqueans different? Why are aliens so Roswell? A New Mexico character in New Mexico history. Why do we like green/red chile? Why were the Native Americans and Hispanics so important to New Mexico? Do you have a favorite family cuento? Do you have to get up early to enjoy the Balloon Fiesta, Indian or Spanish Markets? What part of living in New Mexico hasn’t been done to death? Entry Information ($10 fee per entry) is available HERE!
New Co-op Book Catalog is Coming!
The New Mexico Book Co-op will be announcing a new book catalog project in a few weeks. The catalog last year was extremely successful and we are going to do it again. Last year we mailed out a 48-page catalog to every bookseller and library in the region. We will announce the process for everyone to be involved in this year's catalog in the email newsletter. When you get the info do not delay. We expect that it will sell out in very short order.
Santa Fe Book Market
The Santa Fe Book Market will be starting up again this month. The event is on Saturday, October 24 at Clear Light Books at 823 Don Diego in Santa Fe. It will run from 10am to 3pm. All authors are welcome.
As of this email the following have signed up to participate:
Mark David Gerson
Craig Smith
Viola White
LPD Press
Elaine Pinkerton Coleman
Dolores Pong
Sandy Benson
Jack Hudson
Margaret Nava
Anyone who is interested in signing up should contact Paul Rhetts at info@nmsantos.com or Harmon Houghton at publish@clearlightbooks.com
Upcoming Calendar
October 23 - Coop lunch
October 24 - Clear Light Book Market, Santa Fe
November 7 - Rio Rancho Book Fair
November 20 - NM Book Awards banquet
November 21 - Clear Light Book Market, Santa Fe
December 11 - Coop Holiday Party
December 12 - Clear Light Book Market, Santa Fe
December 31 - Voices Anthology deadline
WEB Marketing for Authors
The New Mexico Book Co-op will feature Web marketing for authors at its October 23 lunch meeting. Jan Zimmermann, author of Web Marketing for Dummies, will be our speaker. The meeting begins at 11:30 and is open to anyone interested in books. The meeting will be held at the Golden Corral at 3401 Hwy 528 (just west of the intersection of Coors Blvd and Alameda Blvd). The meeting is free and the buffet lunch costs about $8 plus tax and tip.
Everyone who is interested in books in New Mexico is welcome (and encouraged) to attend this event!
Email info@nmbookcoop.com or call 505/344-9382 for reserve a seat at the lunch.
Honoring the Best in NM Books
Join us at the 3rd annual New Mexico Book Awards banquet on Friday, November 20 at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Albuquerque in honoring the best books of 2008 and 2009. The winners in over 30 categories will be announced at the dinner.
To get tickets for the banquet CLICK HERE!
Finalists may order stickers for their books HERE!
The entire list of finalists is available by clicking on the image at the right or by clicking HERE!
In addition to the winners in the 33 categories, the New Mexico Book Co-op will honor four people who have made special contributions to books in New Mexico:
Michael McGarrity
Joe Sando
Howard Bryan
Joe Wesbrook
Everyone who is interested in books in New Mexico is welcome (and encouraged) to attend this gala event!
Holiday Book Buying -- Stressing Local Books
The Holiday Fair at the Rio Rancho Inn on Saturday, November 7, 10am to 4pm in the Ballroom, is sold out, but it will be the perfect place to shop locally this year!!! Over 100 local authors are signed up tio participate. Mark your calendar and come by and shop for local books by local authors..
This is the largest book selling event of the year!
Enter Your Material for New Book Project
Voices of New Mexico -- An Anthology for the Centennial Celebration of New Mexico
Entry deadline for inclusion in this new book is December 31. Theme is "Voices of New Mexico."
Essay submissions have to have some aspect of New Mexico, funny, history, biography, life in New Mexico, fiction, nonfiction. Suggestions: What was it like growing up in New Mexico? Why are New Mexicans/Santa Feans/Albuquerqueans different? Why are aliens so Roswell? A New Mexico character in New Mexico history. Why do we like green/red chile? Why were the Native Americans and Hispanics so important to New Mexico? Do you have a favorite family cuento? Do you have to get up early to enjoy the Balloon Fiesta, Indian or Spanish Markets? What part of living in New Mexico hasn’t been done to death? Entry Information ($10 fee per entry) is available HERE!
New Co-op Book Catalog is Coming!
The New Mexico Book Co-op will be announcing a new book catalog project in a few weeks. The catalog last year was extremely successful and we are going to do it again. Last year we mailed out a 48-page catalog to every bookseller and library in the region. We will announce the process for everyone to be involved in this year's catalog in the email newsletter. When you get the info do not delay. We expect that it will sell out in very short order.
Santa Fe Book Market
The Santa Fe Book Market will be starting up again this month. The event is on Saturday, October 24 at Clear Light Books at 823 Don Diego in Santa Fe. It will run from 10am to 3pm. All authors are welcome.
As of this email the following have signed up to participate:
Mark David Gerson
Craig Smith
Viola White
LPD Press
Elaine Pinkerton Coleman
Dolores Pong
Sandy Benson
Jack Hudson
Margaret Nava
Anyone who is interested in signing up should contact Paul Rhetts at info@nmsantos.com or Harmon Houghton at publish@clearlightbooks.com
Upcoming Calendar
October 23 - Coop lunch
October 24 - Clear Light Book Market, Santa Fe
November 7 - Rio Rancho Book Fair
November 20 - NM Book Awards banquet
November 21 - Clear Light Book Market, Santa Fe
December 11 - Coop Holiday Party
December 12 - Clear Light Book Market, Santa Fe
December 31 - Voices Anthology deadline
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