Showing posts with label New Mexico authors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Mexico authors. Show all posts

Thursday, August 28, 2008

voices of the Southwest Lecture Series

EVENT INFO
WHAT: Voices of the Southwest lecture #1
WHO: Anne Weaver, author of The Voyage of the Beetle, talks about evolution.
DATE/TIME: September 3, 2008, 7pm.
WHERE: National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque.

Anthropologist Anne Weaver Kicks Off Voices of the Southwest at National Hispanic Cultural Center

ALBUQUERQUE, NM-On September 3, 7pm, award-winning author Anne Weaver will be the first speaker in the recently resurrected Voices of the Southwest lecture series at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. An hour-long talk will precede a question-and-answer period and book signing.

Weaver's book, THE VOYAGE OF THE BEETLE, explores Charles Darwin's "mystery of mysteries" by taking young readers on a scientific ride that helps answer the questions of why so many different species exist on Earth and why each is uniquely fitted for its environment.

Weaver, who graduated from UNM with a Ph.D. in anthropology, will talk about teaching evolution. She has taught at Santa Fe Community College and will continue her quest to make evolution accessible with a book on hominid children through time, forthcoming from UNM Press. Weaver's The Voyage of the Beetle won the New Mexico Press Women's 2008 Zia Award for best children's book and will also be the New Mexico State Library's selection to represent the state at the National Book Festival in Washington DC September 27.

Voices of the Southwest was begun in 2003 by then UNM Associate Provost Dr. David Stuart, in conjunction with UNM Press. Employing UNM Press authors, the series has covered a broad range of topics-from New Mexico history and culture to world archaeology to literature and poetry-and proven a forum for the public to mingle with recognized authors and learn about a specific subject. KUNM will simulcast the lectures on 89.9FM and online at www.kunm.org. For more information about the Voices of the Southwest or to view the complete lineup, visit www.unmpress.com or contact Christina Frain at 505-272-7183 or cfrain@unm.edu.

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!

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

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

New Mexico Book CoOp News

NM BOOK CO-OP NEWS -- May 27, 2008

ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THE NEW MEXICO BOOK AWARDS FAST APPROACHING
The Early Deadline for entries in the 2008 New Mexico Book Awards is fast approaching and we have already received over 100 entries. The early deadline is May 31, 2008 for entries; the entry fee for early submissions is $30 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. After May 31, the entry fee will increase to $40. In addition to the regular entry categories, Borders stores in New Mexico are sponsoring The People’s Choice Awards. Interested readers can place ballots in designated boxes in any of the Borders New Mexico stores for their favorite books ever written about New Mexico or by a New Mexico author or publisher. For a complete list of this year’s underwriters and sponsors go to http://nmbookcoop.com/page5/page11/page11.html

A FEW SLOTS LEFT TO SIGN UP FOR CHAMA BOOK FAIR
This is a great opportunity to sell your books (and keep all the money) to a growing community of readers. Plus, it is an absolutely fantastic chance to network with some of the best in the business. The Chama Book Fair will be Saturday, June 7th at Cookin' Books from 10 AM to 3 PM. The keynote author this year is John Nichols, author of Milagro Bean Field War among other books. Application forms are available at http://nmbookcoop.com/page18/page22/page22.html

ONLY A FEW SLOTS LEFT FOR LAVENDER IN THE VILLAGE BOOK EVENT
Last year, Lavender in the Village brought thousands of people to the Village of Los Ranchos. It was a two day event and because it was such a great opportunity last year for book and authors, the New Mexico Book Co-op is opening the event up to authors from the village. This year’s Lavender festival is set for July 11- 13. LPD Press and the New Mexico Book Co-op, both located in Los Ranchos, are organizing a couple of booths that will cater to local authors who want to have their books displayed for the public. The best part is you don’t have to even be there for your books to sell. All you do is sign up and you will be given info on when and where to drop off your books and then you pick up whatever has not sold on Sunday afternoon at the festival just before it closes. Join in the fun and be a part of the largest activity in the Village. We want books that appeal to kids, adults, cookbooks, histories, novels, and, of course, lavender books! If you have any questions call 344-9382. To sign up http://nmbookcoop.com/page18/page89/page89.html

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 at the June meeting of the New Mexico Book Coop*. A mailing address will announced at a later time. Please contact Sabra at readingnm@comcast.net if you have questions. Sabra will not be the only reviewer… she’s building a team. 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!
About your review:
- Reviewers will choose which books they want to review
-Your book will receive an unbiased review
-Your review will not necessarily be positive
- any book receiving a negative review will be reviewed again by second reviewer before publication. If it receives one negative and one positive review, a third reviewer will be asked to review the book and the majority opinion will rule.
- If you have a negative review, your book will not be trashed (unlike certain newspaper reviews!)
- Reviewers will have the right to remain anonymous.
- Your review will include a link to your website, Amazon, and/or the co-op bookstore and a thumbnail picture of your book cover.
- Once reviewed, your book will remain on the review site unless you request in
writing that it be removed. Once removed, it will not be reinstated or reviewed again.
- Your book will NOT be returned. The reviewer may add it to their personal library or it will be donated to a library.

VIVA NEW MEXICO BOOKS!
*While the New Mexico Book Co-op supports this endeavor, it is not an official Book Co-op activity.
They are not responsible for the content of the reviews.



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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
LPD_Press@msn.com
http://nmsantos.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

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

New Mexico Book CoOp News May 17, 2008

MAY CO-OP LUNCH TO FEATURE PUBLISHING ON DEMAND
Publishing on Demand has finally come to New Mexico. There are a couple of printers right here in New Mexico who now offer publishing on demand. Come hear from one of them on Friday, May 23, 2008 -- 11:30 am. -- Digital Publishing on Demand with Waleed Ashoo of LithExcel. Waleed Ashoo of LithExcel in Albuquerque will provide us with information about new capabilities in digital publishing on demand at his company. The meeting will be at the HomeTown Buffet at 9261 Coors Blvd in Albuquerque. Cost is $8.29 plus tax and tip. Call 505/344-9382 or email to info@nmsantos.com to reserve a seat at the meeting.

ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THE NEW MEXICO BOOK AWARDS FAST APPROACHING
The Early Deadline for entries in the 2008 New Mexico Book Awards is fast approaching. The early deadline is May 31, 2008 for entries; the entry fee for early submissions is $30 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. After May 31, the entry fee will increase to $40. In addition to the regular entry categories, Borders stores in New Mexico are sponsoring The People’s Choice Awards. Interested readers can place ballots in designated boxes in any of the Borders New Mexico stores for their favorite books ever written about New Mexico or by a New Mexico author or publisher. For a complete list of this year’s underwriters and sponsors go to http://nmbookcoop.com/page5/page11/page11.html

ONLY A FEW SLOTS LEFT TO SIGN UP FOR CHAMA BOOK FAIR
This is a great opportunity to sell your books (and keep all the money) to a growing community of readers. Plus, it is an absolutely fantastic chance to network with some of the best in the business. The Chama Book Fair will be Saturday, June 7th at Cookin' Books from 10 AM to 3 PM. The keynote author this year is John Nichols, author of Milagro Bean Field War among other books. His sidekick author will be Taylor Streit, fly fishing guide and author of several fishing books. The author's seminar will take place from Friday, June 6th to Sunday June 8th. Reservations are $99 each. That cost includes: Registration and Welcome Gift, Welcome Reception Tea, a special Friday evening event, a shared table (with one other author) at the Book Fair, 100% retention of all sales at the Book Fair, ticket to the Author's Seminar, which will be presented by John Nichols, and one ticket to the EHL Chuckwagon Suppershow. Guests are welcome to the Chuckwagon for an additional fee. There will be various lodging options available in Chama as well, with discounted author rates. Taylor Streit will also be offering at a cost a fly fishing class on the Rio Chama on Sunday morning, which is an optional event. Of course there are many other optional activities available as well, like the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, horseback riding etc. -- all available in the area either pre or post the Seminar. Application forms are available at http://nmbookcoop.com/page18/page22/page22.html

ONLY A FEW SLOTS LEFT FOR LAVENDER IN THE VILLAGE BOOK EVENT
Last year, Lavender in the Village brought thousands of people to the Village of Los Ranchos. It was a two day event and because it was such a great opportunity last year for book and authors, the New Mexico Book Co-op is opening the event up to authors from the village. This year’s Lavender festival is set for July 11- 13. LPD Press and the New Mexico Book Co-op, both located in Los Ranchos, are organizing a couple of booths that will cater to local authors who want to have their books displayed for the public. The best part is you don’t have to even be there for your books to sell. All you do is sign up and you will be given info on when and where to drop off your books and then you pick up whatever has not sold on Sunday afternoon at the festival just before it closes. Join in the fun and be a part of the largest activity in the Village. We want books that appeal to kids, adults, cookbooks, histories, novels, and of course lavender books! But keep the books family friendly. If you have any questions call 344-9382. To sign up http://nmbookcoop.com/page18/page89/page89.html

ELDORADO BOOK FAIR —— EVERYTHING DONE RIGHT, BUT..!!
Over four dozen authors took part in the recent Eldorado Book Fair. There was loads of publicity — notices appeared in Santa Fe Reporter, Rio Grande Sun, Santa Fe New Mexican, Craigslist, Vistas (which went to every household in Eldorado), Eldorado Sun, fliers handed-out at the Eldorado Flea Market, and fliers handed out at the Eldorado Farmers Market. Participating authors sent out notices to their family, friends, and customers. We tried to cover all the bases in the Santa Fe area. The location was nice, but we just did not get the traffic that everyone had hoped for. Some participants did okay, but most did not. The economy, and especially the cost of gas, seems to be having a significant impact on attendance. As discouraging as this event may have been, we will continue to try and arrange new and valuable venues for all of us to sell display and sell our books. If we don’t keep trying we will never be able to make any change. If you have ideas as to how to make these types of events better (or even places where we might try) please me us know. We are willing to try almost any idea at least once.

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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

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
LPD_Press@msn.com
http://nmsantos.com

Monday, April 28, 2008

Reminder for Village Shops El Dorado Book Fair

ELDORADO BOOK FAIR SET FOR SATURDAY MAY 10

The New Mexico Book Co-op and New Mexico Book Association are sponsoring a Book Fair for Mother¹s Day, Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Village Shops at Eldorado at Caliente Rd. and Avenida Vista Grande in Santa Fe. The event is from 10am to 3pm and is free and open to the public. Over 40 local New Mexico authors will be participating, including:

Stephen Ausherman
Barbe Awalt
Kathy Barco
Sarah Baker
Cindy Briggs
Kate Buckley
GN Buffington
David Bushmire
Ron Chavez
Pamela Christie
Elaine Coleman
Denys Cope
David Corwell
Marjorie DeVore
Lola Eagle
Martha Egan
Kathy Flynn
Mingshu Franz
Mary O'Gara
Antonio Garcez
Mark David Gerson
Tim Glass
Audrey Hansen
Jill Lane
Rheanni Lightwater
Jvtte Lokvig
Jon Miller
Tyler Moore
Pat Murphy
Mary Neighbor
Albert Noyer
Monte Parr
Susan Parr
Dolores Pong
Paul Rhetts
Inez Ross
Marylee Syra Ruehle
Deborah Schildkraut
Craig Smith
Ben Steinlage
Margaret Tessler
Lucretia Tippit
Robert Torrez
Harmony West Viola White
Gary Wilson
Lela Belle Wolfert

AZRO Press
Land of Enchantment Publications
LPD Press & Rio Grande Books
New Mexico Book Association
New Mexico Book Co-op
Papalote Press
Red Rabbit Press
Tres Chicas Books
Vista Grande Public Library

This is a perfect opportunity to get a signed book or a special gift for your Mother.

For information see 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

Friday, April 18, 2008

Write On Four Corners Authors at NM Book CoOp Mother's Day Signing

Barbe Awalt, Pamela Christie, Martha Egan, Robert Torrez, Paul Rhetts and Craig Smith are the Write On Four Corners Authors involved in the New Mexico Book CoOp Mother's Day El Dorado Book Fair. You can meet some other New Mexico Authors, too. See the release below.

PRESS RELEASE
April 17, 2008
Contact Paul Rhetts,
LPD Press/Rio Grande Books 505/344-9382

ELDORADO BOOK FAIR SET FOR SATURDAY MAY 10

The New Mexico Book Co-op and New Mexico Book Association are sponsoring a Book Fair for Mother¹s Day, Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Shops at Eldorado Village at Caliente Rd. and Avenida Vista Grande in Santa Fe. The event is from 10am to 3pm and is free and open to the public. Over 40 local New Mexico authors will be participating, including:

Stephen Ausherman

Kathy Barco
Sarah Baker
Cindy Briggs
Kate Buckley
GN Buffington
Ron Chavez
Elaine Coleman
Denys Cope
David Corwell
Marjorie DeVore
Lola Eagle
Kathy Flynn
Mingshu Franz
Mary O'Gara
Antonio Garcez
Mark David Gerson
Tim Glass
Audrey Hansen
Jill Lane
Rheanni Lightwater
Jvtte Lokvig
Tyler Moore
Mary Neighbor
Dolores Pong
Inez Ross
Marylee Syra Ruehle
Deborah Schildkraut
Ben Steinlage
Margaret Tessler
Lucretia Tippit
Harmony West Viola White
Gary Wilson
Lela Belle Wolfert
AZRO Press
Land of Enchantment Publications
LPD Press & Rio Grande Books
New Mexico Book Association
New Mexico Book Co-op
Papalote Press
Red Rabbit Press
Tres Chicas Books

This is a perfect opportunity to get a signed book or a special gift for your Mother.

For information see 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

Monday, April 14, 2008

NM Book Awards

PRESS RELEASE
April 12, 2008
Contact Paul Rhetts,
LPD Press/Rio Grande Books 505/344-9382

ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THE NEW MEXICO BOOK AWARDS FAST APPROACHING

The Early Deadline for entries in the 2008 New Mexico Book Awards is fast approaching. The early deadline is May 31, 2008 for entries; the entry fee for early submissions is $30 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. After May 31, the entry fee will increase to $40.

In addition to the regular entry categories, Borders stores in New Mexico are sponsoring The People¹s Choice Awards. Interested readers can place ballots in designated boxes in any of the Borders New Mexico stores for their favorite books ever written about New Mexico or by a New Mexico author or publisher.

This year Denise Chavez of Las Cruces and David Morrell of Santa Fe will be honored the Friends of New Mexico Books Award.

For information call 505/344-9382 or check the website nmbookaward.com for entry form and requirements.
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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