You Can Judge a Book By Its Cover
(and its layout, production, illustrations)
Deadline: March 19, 2010!
The Southwest Book Design & Production Awards for Excellence will accept submissions until March 19. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to distinguish your best-looking titles from 2008 and 2009.
There are numerous opportunities to win: books will be judged in 10 categories, and 3 award levels will be given: Finalist, Winner, and Best in Show.
Sharpen your marketing edge and unsheathe the power of your book’s design and beauty.
All award winners will be publicized regionally and nationally through press releases, trade press announcements, and displays at book fairs and festivals attended by NMBA.
Enter now!
Full details and entry form are available at www.nmbook.org.
Email us with your questions, or call Jim Mafchir: (505) 988-7214.
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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Friday, March 5, 2010
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
New Mexico Book Association Book Reviews
New Location!
NMBA Book Forum: Book Reviews: The Inside Story
An NMBA Professional Development Workshop
Thursday, October 15, 2009, 6 to 8 PM
A reputable review (or two) of your book is a gold mine for successful marketing – and they are free. How do you get your book reviewed? Our experts will discuss
what they look for when choosing books to review
what authors and publishers can do to make a reviewer’s job easier
what authors should keep in mind before they have a book reviewed
Speakers are:
Cindy Bellinger, reviewer for “Book Chat,” the respected and popular review column in enchantment magazine
Erin Adair-Hodges, book reviewer and editor for Albuquerque’s weekly Alibi
Sabra Brown-Steinsiek, founder, editor, and chief reviewer of ReadingNewMexico.com
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 6 to 8 PM
Cost: $15 NMBA members, $20 everyone else (cash or check only)
Location:Change: LIibrary of St. Bede's, 1601 St. Francis Drive S., entrance is on San Mateo Drive, just east of St. Francis.
Don't miss this workshop opportunity to gain an insider's look at how to garner reviews that are so important to your publishing career!
Reservations: Paula Lozar, 505-473-3479, or lozarpaula@cs.com.
Space is limited – reserve now!
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.
NMBA Book Forum: Book Reviews: The Inside Story
An NMBA Professional Development Workshop
Thursday, October 15, 2009, 6 to 8 PM
A reputable review (or two) of your book is a gold mine for successful marketing – and they are free. How do you get your book reviewed? Our experts will discuss
what they look for when choosing books to review
what authors and publishers can do to make a reviewer’s job easier
what authors should keep in mind before they have a book reviewed
Speakers are:
Cindy Bellinger, reviewer for “Book Chat,” the respected and popular review column in enchantment magazine
Erin Adair-Hodges, book reviewer and editor for Albuquerque’s weekly Alibi
Sabra Brown-Steinsiek, founder, editor, and chief reviewer of ReadingNewMexico.com
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 6 to 8 PM
Cost: $15 NMBA members, $20 everyone else (cash or check only)
Location:Change: LIibrary of St. Bede's, 1601 St. Francis Drive S., entrance is on San Mateo Drive, just east of St. Francis.
Don't miss this workshop opportunity to gain an insider's look at how to garner reviews that are so important to your publishing career!
Reservations: Paula Lozar, 505-473-3479, or lozarpaula@cs.com.
Space is limited – reserve now!
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.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
New Mexico book Association
BOOK NETWORKING LUNCHEON IS FRIDAY - MORE NEWS!
>> NMBA's Monthly Gathering and Discussion on Aug. 14
Come to NMBA's "Brown Bag" Networking Luncheon this Friday 8/14 at the Writers Room (826 Camino del Monte Rey in Santa Fe) We'll start at 11:30 am. We provide cookies, juice, maybe tea. No charge and no reservations needed (but contribution to the juice and cookie fund is welcome). Talk about your publishing or writing project. Bring a friend! The NMBA Board meets at 12:45 pm this Friday, following the Networking Luncheon.
>> Save Immediately on Display at Mountains & Plains Booksellers Show
We discovered over the years that the Mountains & Plains Booksellers Trade Show (Sept. 24-26 in Denver) is the very best event for reaching bookstore owners directly. If you're serious about having your books in stores, this is the one. NMBA is in charge of the impressive IBPA Booth this year; we'll be a major presence there. Save with your earlybird commitment (just $60 for two titles!) by Saturday Aug. 15 (this Saturday!). Call (505) 231-1755 or email Richard@oceantree.com directly. Then send check for $60 and one or two copies of each title to: New Mexico Book Association, c/o Recursos, 826 Camino del Monte Rey, Santa Fe 87505. We will provide you with info on your free catalog page in reply.
>> Members: Renew now and deduct $2!
September 1 is NMBA's annual membership renewal month. But you can save $2 if you renew your membership now! Send your check ($60) to NMBA, c/o Barbara Beasley Murphy, NMBA Treasurer, 486 Circle Drive, Santa Fe NM 87501. (We won't have to send an invoice and you'll be in good standing to September 2010!) Add any news or info changes you'd like in an enclosed note.
>> Mark Your Calendars for...
Aug. 20: NMBA Round Table Happy Hour, Santa Fe Bar & Grill, 5:30pm ... Sept. 26: New Mexico Women Authors Book Festival, Museum Hill, Santa Fe, john@museumfoundation.org ... Oct. 9-11: "Write, Publish, Thrive in the Digital Age," Southwest Literary Center Writers' Conference, Santa Fe Complex, www.santafewritersconference.com ...
Visit www.nmbook.org for ongoing events and to send us your news!
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.
>> NMBA's Monthly Gathering and Discussion on Aug. 14
Come to NMBA's "Brown Bag" Networking Luncheon this Friday 8/14 at the Writers Room (826 Camino del Monte Rey in Santa Fe) We'll start at 11:30 am. We provide cookies, juice, maybe tea. No charge and no reservations needed (but contribution to the juice and cookie fund is welcome). Talk about your publishing or writing project. Bring a friend! The NMBA Board meets at 12:45 pm this Friday, following the Networking Luncheon.
>> Save Immediately on Display at Mountains & Plains Booksellers Show
We discovered over the years that the Mountains & Plains Booksellers Trade Show (Sept. 24-26 in Denver) is the very best event for reaching bookstore owners directly. If you're serious about having your books in stores, this is the one. NMBA is in charge of the impressive IBPA Booth this year; we'll be a major presence there. Save with your earlybird commitment (just $60 for two titles!) by Saturday Aug. 15 (this Saturday!). Call (505) 231-1755 or email Richard@oceantree.com directly. Then send check for $60 and one or two copies of each title to: New Mexico Book Association, c/o Recursos, 826 Camino del Monte Rey, Santa Fe 87505. We will provide you with info on your free catalog page in reply.
>> Members: Renew now and deduct $2!
September 1 is NMBA's annual membership renewal month. But you can save $2 if you renew your membership now! Send your check ($60) to NMBA, c/o Barbara Beasley Murphy, NMBA Treasurer, 486 Circle Drive, Santa Fe NM 87501. (We won't have to send an invoice and you'll be in good standing to September 2010!) Add any news or info changes you'd like in an enclosed note.
>> Mark Your Calendars for...
Aug. 20: NMBA Round Table Happy Hour, Santa Fe Bar & Grill, 5:30pm ... Sept. 26: New Mexico Women Authors Book Festival, Museum Hill, Santa Fe, john@museumfoundation.org ... Oct. 9-11: "Write, Publish, Thrive in the Digital Age," Southwest Literary Center Writers' Conference, Santa Fe Complex, www.santafewritersconference.com ...
Visit www.nmbook.org for ongoing events and to send us your news!
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.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
New Mexico Book Association Gala
It's Easy to Reserve Your Place at the Table!
Paula Lozar is away for the next dozen days, so we need to make a change in how you RSVP for the Gala and Annual Meeting on Friday, June 12. Simply email a "yes" to our headquarters: info@nmbook.org Or leave word now on the NMBA phone: (505) 231-1755. (If you’re a Santa Fe townie, just dial 231-1755.) For questions or if you can’t get through, reach President Jim Mafchir at 988-7214.
Fresh Board Candidates! Three energetic, talented members responded to our call to be in the running for NMBA board positions. You’ll find them on your ballot at the June 12 meeting. In addition to the three elected positions, a replacement for Ron Latimer will be chosen by the board.
We will also be looking for new leadership for Libro starting with the September/October issue. Every board member oversees one or more NMBA program offerings and initiatives. NMBA is admired for the quality of our programs, even beyond New Mexico’s borders.
Southwest Book Design & Production Awards. Books published in 2008 and 2009 are eligible for honors in this new competition. Learn about categories and deadlines at the Gala and Annual Meeting, June 12 at the Mission Cafe in Santa Fe!
A Calendar update will be coming soon!
Visit www.nmbook.org
Connie Gotsch
Imagination on Board
Author of Belle's Star Coming August Artemesia Press apbooks.net
Author of "A Mouth Full of Shell" and "Snap Me a Future"
Featured in "The Complete Writer's Journal" --www.redenginepress.com
Find out more at www.conniegotsch.com
dlsijpress.com
ebook.com
Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/002-4469439-7241627?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=snap+me+a+future&x=0&y=0
or:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_a?url=search-alias%3Dapparel&field-keywords=a+mouth+full+of+shell&x=0&y=0
Paula Lozar is away for the next dozen days, so we need to make a change in how you RSVP for the Gala and Annual Meeting on Friday, June 12. Simply email a "yes" to our headquarters: info@nmbook.org Or leave word now on the NMBA phone: (505) 231-1755. (If you’re a Santa Fe townie, just dial 231-1755.) For questions or if you can’t get through, reach President Jim Mafchir at 988-7214.
Fresh Board Candidates! Three energetic, talented members responded to our call to be in the running for NMBA board positions. You’ll find them on your ballot at the June 12 meeting. In addition to the three elected positions, a replacement for Ron Latimer will be chosen by the board.
We will also be looking for new leadership for Libro starting with the September/October issue. Every board member oversees one or more NMBA program offerings and initiatives. NMBA is admired for the quality of our programs, even beyond New Mexico’s borders.
Southwest Book Design & Production Awards. Books published in 2008 and 2009 are eligible for honors in this new competition. Learn about categories and deadlines at the Gala and Annual Meeting, June 12 at the Mission Cafe in Santa Fe!
A Calendar update will be coming soon!
Visit www.nmbook.org
Connie Gotsch
Imagination on Board
Author of Belle's Star Coming August Artemesia Press apbooks.net
Author of "A Mouth Full of Shell" and "Snap Me a Future"
Featured in "The Complete Writer's Journal" --www.redenginepress.com
Find out more at www.conniegotsch.com
dlsijpress.com
ebook.com
Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/002-4469439-7241627?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=snap+me+a+future&x=0&y=0
or:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_a?url=search-alias%3Dapparel&field-keywords=a+mouth+full+of+shell&x=0&y=0
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