Greetings!
Thank you for staying in touch via our e-newsletter. Jean Schaumberg and I, the worker bees behind WORDHARVEST, value your comments and welcome your suggestions--and news of your personal writing successes.
We'll be announcing the winner of the Hillerman Prize for First Mystery and the Hillerman Short Story Contest at the conference on Nov. 12, and we'll post the names on our website after that. Thanks to all who entered. (If you'd like to join us at the conference, there's still room and one-day passes are available.) For other highlights from this year's conference program, check out this video!
Santa Fe in the News (Again)
Travel + Leisure magazine's "America's Favorite Cities" 2011 survey again puts Santa Fe (the location of the Hillerman Writers Conference) at the top or in the top ten in several notable categories. The magazine's readers ranked Santa Fe ranked especially high as a place for culture, fine food, peace and quiet, shopping, and romance.
The survey respondents compared Santa Fe to some of America's other great cities such as San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans, and New York. An online survey that appeared on travelandleisure.com was used to gather ratings during a 90-day period this spring and summer. Thirty-five cities were included in the survey and respondents were asked to rate cities in seven different categories: Type of Trip, Nightlife, Culture, Shopping, Food/Drink/Restaurants, Quality of Life/Visitor Experience, and Best Times to Visit. Visitor's responses are published in the November issue of the magazine. Full results can be seen on the magazine's website.
Faculty and Alumni Updates
Sally Denton's newest book, The Plots Against the President: FDR, a Nation in Crisis, and the Rise of the American Right is due for release in January. The book already is receiving positive reviews from
Publishers Weekly and Kirkus. Kirkus wrote: "Investigative journalist Denton (Pink Lady: The Many Lives of Helen Gahagan Douglas, etc.) follows critical moments in the career of four-term president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who, demonized by far left and far right, escaped an assassin's bullet and a bizarre coup plot. In this tale of a popular president, resentful Wall Street bankers and wacko wing-nuts,the author has found a story whose parallels to today are eerie..."
WORDHARVEST and the Tony Hillerman Conference are mentioned in writer-editor Wolf Schneider's blog.
Several WORDHARVEST students and faculty are among the finalists for the New Mexico Book Award. Rob Kresge, Best Historical Fiction; Christine Barber, Best Mystery; Tania Caselle, Best Travel; Margaret Tessler, Best Mystery and Best Romance; Anne Hillerman, Best Garden Book; Susan Guyette, Best Nature/Environment and Best Self-Help; Joan Logghe, Best Poetry. The winners will be announced November 19. Bravos to you all!
Hillerman Conference featured speaker Jo-Ann Mapson was among the presenters at the New Mexico Women Authors' Book Festival sponsored by the Museum of New Mexico Foundation earlier this month. Past faculty Suzy McKee Charnas, Judith Van Gieson and conference organizer Anne Hillerman also were among those authors honored to be invited as presenters.
Judith Van Gieson is working with two different filmmakers on television series based on both her Neil Hamel and Claire Reynier novels. "Both of these filmmakers are wonderful. Working with them and getting to know them has been an amazing experience for me," she writes.
Sandi Ault was one of three featured authors at the second annual Conversation with Authors, sponsored by the Loveland Colorado branch of the American Association of University Women. Proceeds fund scholarships for deserving women. Sandi is teaching our pre conference workshop, "A Writer's Toolkit."
Santa Fe author Robert Mayer's twelfth book, his tenth novel-was published Sept. 13. The Origin of Sorrow is a 578-page book of historical fiction set in a Jewish ghetto in Frankfurt in the 1770s. Longtime New York Times columnist Robert Lipsyte has called it "a masterpiece." Congratulations!
Douglas Preston's comments on the case of Amanda Knox, the American held in an Italian prison on charge of murdering her roommate, drew international attention when they were published by the U.K. Guardian. Preston's own brush with the Italian legal system forms an exciting part of his non-fiction book, Monster of Florence. He will discuss his experience on Nov. 12 in Santa Fe. The talk is included with registration for the conference that day, or may be purchased here.
Author Hampton Sides recently gave the will deliver the Sirchio Lecture at Cranbrook in Bloomfield, Michigan. Sides is editor-in-large for Outside magazine and is author of the award-winning Ghost Soldiers, and other works such as Hellhound on His Trail, and Americana. A Memphis, Tenn. native and graduate of Yale University with a B.A. in history, Sides is part of the 2011 Hillerman Writers Conference faculty.
Romance and romantic suspense author and teacher Robin Perini sold four books from February to August this year, and will have four books coming out over the next twelve months. Her newest books are: In Her Sights, Amazon Montlake Romance (Nov. 2011) and Finding Her Son, Unwilling Witness, and Royal Secrets (coming in 2012) all from Harlequin Intrigue. Her book Stolen Lullaby received the Golden Heart award from Romance Writers of America.
Thank you to all who have registered for the Hillerman Writers Conference! We look forward to seeing you in November. If you'd like to come, there's still room for you.
Remember: You can connect with fellow writers throughout the year on our Facebook page.
Sincerely,
Anne Hillerman and Jean Schaumberg
WORDHARVEST
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning youth novels ‘Belle’s Star,’ and ‘Belle’s trial,’ based on the life of a real dog and written from her point of view. Available from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and Anazon,com Belle’s Star was a New Mexico BookAward in 2009 and 2010; First Place for Juvenile Fiction New Mezxico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women Communication Contests 2010’ Silver Mom’s Choice Award 2010.
Belle’s Trial’ won First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2011 New Mexico Press Press Women’s Commuication Contest, and a Silver Mom’s Choice Award for 2011. The book received an Eric Hoffer Award nomination for 2011.
Sept. 2011 Casa de Snap Dragon Publishers released a reprint of Gotsch’s novel for adult, Snap Me a Future as an ebook at casadesnampdragon.com
Friday, October 28, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Sandoval Historical Society
The Sandoval Historical Society will be holding its Annual Book Event, Sunday, November 13, 2pm at the Delavy House in Bernalillo.
Moderator Don Bullis will sign copies of his new book, New Mexico Historical Biographies. Nasario Garcia will sign Fe y Tragedias and his new book on Ruben Cobos called An Indelible Imprint. Irene Blea will sign Susana. Paul Rhetts and Barbe Awalt will sign 25th Anniversary Contemporary Hispanic Market and Rhetts will sign The World Comes to Albuquerque. Centennial Poet Levi Romero will sign his books and Melody Groves will sign her new book, Hoist A Cold One. Richard Melzer will sign a History of New Mexico Since Statehood and Mario Martinez will sign Converso. Robert Torrez, former State Historian, will sign Rio Arriba and Sherry Robinson will sign Apache Voices. Jim Jones will sing and sign Colorado Moon. Many books will be on sale for gifts and for personal libraries.
The event is free and open to the public. Delavy House is located off Rt. 550 at 151 Edmund Road, near Santa Ana Star Casino.
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning youth novels ‘Belle’s Star,’ and ‘Belle’s trial,’ based on the life of a real dog and written from her point of view. Available from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and Anazon,com Belle’s Star was a New Mexico BookAward in 2009 and 2010; First Place for Juvenile Fiction New Mezxico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women Communication Contests 2010’ Silver Mom’s Choice Award 2010.
Belle’s Trial’ won First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2011 New Mexico Press Press Women’s Commuication Contest, and a Silver Mom’s Choice Award for 2011. The book received an Eric Hoffer Award nomination for 2011.
Sept. 2011 Casa de Snap Dragon Publishers released a reprint of Gotsch’s novel for adult, Snap Me a Future as an ebook at casadesnampdragon.com
Moderator Don Bullis will sign copies of his new book, New Mexico Historical Biographies. Nasario Garcia will sign Fe y Tragedias and his new book on Ruben Cobos called An Indelible Imprint. Irene Blea will sign Susana. Paul Rhetts and Barbe Awalt will sign 25th Anniversary Contemporary Hispanic Market and Rhetts will sign The World Comes to Albuquerque. Centennial Poet Levi Romero will sign his books and Melody Groves will sign her new book, Hoist A Cold One. Richard Melzer will sign a History of New Mexico Since Statehood and Mario Martinez will sign Converso. Robert Torrez, former State Historian, will sign Rio Arriba and Sherry Robinson will sign Apache Voices. Jim Jones will sing and sign Colorado Moon. Many books will be on sale for gifts and for personal libraries.
The event is free and open to the public. Delavy House is located off Rt. 550 at 151 Edmund Road, near Santa Ana Star Casino.
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning youth novels ‘Belle’s Star,’ and ‘Belle’s trial,’ based on the life of a real dog and written from her point of view. Available from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and Anazon,com Belle’s Star was a New Mexico BookAward in 2009 and 2010; First Place for Juvenile Fiction New Mezxico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women Communication Contests 2010’ Silver Mom’s Choice Award 2010.
Belle’s Trial’ won First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2011 New Mexico Press Press Women’s Commuication Contest, and a Silver Mom’s Choice Award for 2011. The book received an Eric Hoffer Award nomination for 2011.
Sept. 2011 Casa de Snap Dragon Publishers released a reprint of Gotsch’s novel for adult, Snap Me a Future as an ebook at casadesnampdragon.com
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Loretta Hall
OUT OF THIS WORLD AUTHOR LORETTA HALL SIGNS AT ALL THREE COSTCO STORES IN ALBUQUERQUE
Loretta Hall, author of Out of This World (a Finalist for the 2011 New Mexico Book Awards), is signing her new book at all three Albuquerque Costco stores.
The schedule is:
Costco at Cottonwood, Saturday, October 29, 1-3pm
(9955 Coors Bypass NW)
Costco at Renaissance, Sunday, October 30, 1-3pm
(1420 Renaissance Blvd NW)
Costco at Eubank, Saturday, November 5, 1-3pm
(500 Eubank Blvd SE)
The book is a history of space exploration and space travel in New Mexico, including the Spaceport. Costco realized this would make a great gift for the holiday season and scheduled Hall at all three Costco’s in the Albuquerque area.
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PRESS RELEASE
October 18, 2011
Contact: Paul Rhetts 505/344-9382
OUT OF THIS WORLD AUTHOR LORETTA HALL SIGNS AT ALL THREE COSTCO STORES IN ALBUQUERQUE
Loretta Hall, author of Out of This World (a Finalist for the 2011 New Mexico Book Awards), is signing her new book at all three Albuquerque Costco stores.
The schedule is:
Costco at Cottonwood, Saturday, October 29, 1-3pm
(9955 Coors Bypass NW)
Costco at Renaissance, Sunday, October 30, 1-3pm
(1420 Renaissance Blvd NW)
Costco at Eubank, Saturday, November 5, 1-3pm
(500 Eubank Blvd SE)
The book is a history of space exploration and space travel in New Mexico, including the Spaceport. Costco realized this would make a great gift for the holiday season and scheduled Hall at all three Costco’s in the Albuquerque area.
-30-
PRESS RELEASE
October 18, 2011
Contact: Paul Rhetts 505/344-9382
Loretta Hall, author of Out of This World (a Finalist for the 2011 New Mexico Book Awards), is signing her new book at all three Albuquerque Costco stores.
The schedule is:
Costco at Cottonwood, Saturday, October 29, 1-3pm
(9955 Coors Bypass NW)
Costco at Renaissance, Sunday, October 30, 1-3pm
(1420 Renaissance Blvd NW)
Costco at Eubank, Saturday, November 5, 1-3pm
(500 Eubank Blvd SE)
The book is a history of space exploration and space travel in New Mexico, including the Spaceport. Costco realized this would make a great gift for the holiday season and scheduled Hall at all three Costco’s in the Albuquerque area.
-30-
PRESS RELEASE
October 18, 2011
Contact: Paul Rhetts 505/344-9382
OUT OF THIS WORLD AUTHOR LORETTA HALL SIGNS AT ALL THREE COSTCO STORES IN ALBUQUERQUE
Loretta Hall, author of Out of This World (a Finalist for the 2011 New Mexico Book Awards), is signing her new book at all three Albuquerque Costco stores.
The schedule is:
Costco at Cottonwood, Saturday, October 29, 1-3pm
(9955 Coors Bypass NW)
Costco at Renaissance, Sunday, October 30, 1-3pm
(1420 Renaissance Blvd NW)
Costco at Eubank, Saturday, November 5, 1-3pm
(500 Eubank Blvd SE)
The book is a history of space exploration and space travel in New Mexico, including the Spaceport. Costco realized this would make a great gift for the holiday season and scheduled Hall at all three Costco’s in the Albuquerque area.
-30-
PRESS RELEASE
October 18, 2011
Contact: Paul Rhetts 505/344-9382
Monday, October 17, 2011
2011 - 2012 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
NETS FOUR MONTH BONUS
At the Octobe 14, 2011, Board meeting, the membership year was changed to January through December instead of September through August.
All members who have joined or renewed get an additional four months of membership - September 2011 through December 2012.
Renew now to be sure you continue to have access to the membership section of the website and other member privileges.
You may renew online at www.nmbook.org or mail your check and any changes to your contact information to
New Mexico Book Association
P.O. Box 1285
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Questions? Email admin@nmbook.org or call 505-660-6357
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning youth novels ‘Belle’s Star,’ and ‘Belle’s trial,’ based on the life of a real dog and written from her point of view. Available from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and Anazon,com Belle’s Star was a New Mexico BookAward in 2009 and 2010; First Place for Juvenile Fiction New Mezxico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women Communication Contests 2010’ Silver Mom’s Choice Award 2010.
Belle’s Trial’ won First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2011 New Mexico Press Press Women’s Commuication Contest, and a Silver Mom’s Choice Award for 2011. The book received an Eric Hoffer Award nomination for 2011.
Sept. 2011 Casa de Snap Dragon Publishers released a reprint of Gotsch’s novel for adult, Snap Me a Future as an ebook at casadesnampdragon.com
NETS FOUR MONTH BONUS
At the Octobe 14, 2011, Board meeting, the membership year was changed to January through December instead of September through August.
All members who have joined or renewed get an additional four months of membership - September 2011 through December 2012.
Renew now to be sure you continue to have access to the membership section of the website and other member privileges.
You may renew online at www.nmbook.org or mail your check and any changes to your contact information to
New Mexico Book Association
P.O. Box 1285
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Questions? Email admin@nmbook.org or call 505-660-6357
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning youth novels ‘Belle’s Star,’ and ‘Belle’s trial,’ based on the life of a real dog and written from her point of view. Available from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and Anazon,com Belle’s Star was a New Mexico BookAward in 2009 and 2010; First Place for Juvenile Fiction New Mezxico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women Communication Contests 2010’ Silver Mom’s Choice Award 2010.
Belle’s Trial’ won First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2011 New Mexico Press Press Women’s Commuication Contest, and a Silver Mom’s Choice Award for 2011. The book received an Eric Hoffer Award nomination for 2011.
Sept. 2011 Casa de Snap Dragon Publishers released a reprint of Gotsch’s novel for adult, Snap Me a Future as an ebook at casadesnampdragon.com
Friday, October 14, 2011
Join Centennial Author Don Bullis at Bookworks
on Oct. 15 at 3pm for a talk and book signing
4022 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM
505/344-9382
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning youth novels ‘Belle’s Star,’ and ‘Belle’s trial,’ based on the life of a real dog and written from her point of view. Available from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and Anazon,com Belle’s Star was a New Mexico BookAward in 2009 and 2010; First Place for Juvenile Fiction New Mezxico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women Communication Contests 2010’ Silver Mom’s Choice Award 2010.
Belle’s Trial’ won First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2011 New Mexico Press Press Women’s Commuication Contest, and a Silver Mom’s Choice Award for 2011. The book received an Eric Hoffer Award nomination for 2011.
Sept. 2011 Casa de Snap Dragon Publishers released a reprint of Gotsch’s novel for adult, Snap Me a Future as an ebook at casadesnampdragon.com
on Oct. 15 at 3pm for a talk and book signing
4022 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM
505/344-9382
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning youth novels ‘Belle’s Star,’ and ‘Belle’s trial,’ based on the life of a real dog and written from her point of view. Available from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and Anazon,com Belle’s Star was a New Mexico BookAward in 2009 and 2010; First Place for Juvenile Fiction New Mezxico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women Communication Contests 2010’ Silver Mom’s Choice Award 2010.
Belle’s Trial’ won First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2011 New Mexico Press Press Women’s Commuication Contest, and a Silver Mom’s Choice Award for 2011. The book received an Eric Hoffer Award nomination for 2011.
Sept. 2011 Casa de Snap Dragon Publishers released a reprint of Gotsch’s novel for adult, Snap Me a Future as an ebook at casadesnampdragon.com
Halloween Howl NM Book Coop
Shop with some of New Mexico's best authors
Come to the Los Ranchos Community Barn at 6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos, NM on October 29 from 8am to 3pm
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning youth novels ‘Belle’s Star,’ and ‘Belle’s trial,’ based on the life of a real dog and written from her point of view. Available from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and Anazon,com Belle’s Star was a New Mexico BookAward in 2009 and 2010; First Place for Juvenile Fiction New Mezxico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women Communication Contests 2010’ Silver Mom’s Choice Award 2010.
Belle’s Trial’ won First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2011 New Mexico Press Press Women’s Commuication Contest, and a Silver Mom’s Choice Award for 2011. The book received an Eric Hoffer Award nomination for 2011.
Sept. 2011 Casa de Snap Dragon Publishers released a reprint of Gotsch’s novel for adult, Snap Me a Future as an ebook at casadesnampdragon.com
Come to the Los Ranchos Community Barn at 6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos, NM on October 29 from 8am to 3pm
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning youth novels ‘Belle’s Star,’ and ‘Belle’s trial,’ based on the life of a real dog and written from her point of view. Available from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and Anazon,com Belle’s Star was a New Mexico BookAward in 2009 and 2010; First Place for Juvenile Fiction New Mezxico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women Communication Contests 2010’ Silver Mom’s Choice Award 2010.
Belle’s Trial’ won First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2011 New Mexico Press Press Women’s Commuication Contest, and a Silver Mom’s Choice Award for 2011. The book received an Eric Hoffer Award nomination for 2011.
Sept. 2011 Casa de Snap Dragon Publishers released a reprint of Gotsch’s novel for adult, Snap Me a Future as an ebook at casadesnampdragon.com
nM Book CoOp News
Halloween Holiday Howl at the Barn in Los Ranchos – Saturday, October 29
Though there was no Lavender in the Village this summer, the Barn in Los Ranchos, just north of Albuquerque, is the setting for a spooky, Saturday afternoon for the whole family on October 29. Visit with some of New Mexico’s most important, local writers and artists. The event has local books, foods, jewelry, soaps, art, and is a fundraiser and awareness project for ReadWest Literacy. There will be bargains, new titles, and arts.
Authors signing books include: historian and New Mexico Centennial Author Don Bullis at 11am signing "New Mexico Historical Biographies" and his other books; Loretta Hall signing at 9am her new book "Out of This World" and "Underground Buildings;" Jerry Davis will be signing his new book on "Michigan Barns" all day.
Other crafts include jewelry by Gertrude Zachary and the yarn necklaces of Kathy Barco. Santos by Charlie Carrillo and the pottery by Debbie Carrillo will be featured.
Los Ranchos’ favorite was Tony Hillerman and his daughter Anne will be one of the local authors. Her book, "The Gardens of Santa Fe," photographed by her husband Don Strel is a Finalist for this year’s New Mexico Book Awards. The Winners will be announced November 18. The Los Ranchos store, New Mexico Food & Gift Showcase will have tempting foods made in New Mexico. Slim Randles will be available to sign copies of his new book "A Cowboy’s Guide To Growing Up Right." His other book "Sweetgrass Morning" and "A Cowboy’s Guide" are both Finalists for the New Mexico Book Awards this year.
No book show would be complete without an appearance by Travelin’ Jack – the unofficial dog governor of New Mexico. He will paw-tograph copies of his new book "From Shelter to Star." Jack’s book is also a Finalist for this year’s New Mexico Book Awards.
Sci-Fi and tales of the dark side by David Corwell and Kirt Hickman will have plenty to stimulate your Halloween mood. Laughing Turtle Soap will have a gift selection. Stampin’ Up will have handcrafted ornaments. Melody Groves will have her new book "Hoist a Cold One" about the historic bars of the Southwest. Jonathan Miller will have his series of books set in New Mexico. Artemesia Publishing will have books for kids, young adults, and even art by Jerry Davis. Other authors include: Rob Kresge, Michael Arkin, Dolores Valdez de Pong, Jaima Chavalier, Hank Bruce, Tomi Falk, Jack Hudson, Gary Wilson, Jean Nevin, Joanne Bodin, Hana Samek Norton, Roger Long, Cynthia Davis, and many more. Karen Villanueva and Author Services will have many local titles.
The Barn Halloween Holiday Howl is open 8am to 3pm and is free. The Barn is located at 6718 Rio Grande Blvd. next to the Village of Los Ranchos firestation. Come early and enjoy the Grower’s Market and parking is right at the Barn.
PRESS RELEASE
October 13, 2011
Contact: Paul Rhetts 505/344-9382
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning youth novels ‘Belle’s Star,’ and ‘Belle’s trial,’ based on the life of a real dog and written from her point of view. Available from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and Anazon,com Belle’s Star was a New Mexico BookAward in 2009 and 2010; First Place for Juvenile Fiction New Mezxico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women Communication Contests 2010’ Silver Mom’s Choice Award 2010.
Belle’s Trial’ won First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2011 New Mexico Press Press Women’s Commuication Contest, and a Silver Mom’s Choice Award for 2011. The book received an Eric Hoffer Award nomination for 2011.
Sept. 2011 Casa de Snap Dragon Publishers released a reprint of Gotsch’s novel for adult, Snap Me a Future as an ebook at casadesnampdragon.com
Though there was no Lavender in the Village this summer, the Barn in Los Ranchos, just north of Albuquerque, is the setting for a spooky, Saturday afternoon for the whole family on October 29. Visit with some of New Mexico’s most important, local writers and artists. The event has local books, foods, jewelry, soaps, art, and is a fundraiser and awareness project for ReadWest Literacy. There will be bargains, new titles, and arts.
Authors signing books include: historian and New Mexico Centennial Author Don Bullis at 11am signing "New Mexico Historical Biographies" and his other books; Loretta Hall signing at 9am her new book "Out of This World" and "Underground Buildings;" Jerry Davis will be signing his new book on "Michigan Barns" all day.
Other crafts include jewelry by Gertrude Zachary and the yarn necklaces of Kathy Barco. Santos by Charlie Carrillo and the pottery by Debbie Carrillo will be featured.
Los Ranchos’ favorite was Tony Hillerman and his daughter Anne will be one of the local authors. Her book, "The Gardens of Santa Fe," photographed by her husband Don Strel is a Finalist for this year’s New Mexico Book Awards. The Winners will be announced November 18. The Los Ranchos store, New Mexico Food & Gift Showcase will have tempting foods made in New Mexico. Slim Randles will be available to sign copies of his new book "A Cowboy’s Guide To Growing Up Right." His other book "Sweetgrass Morning" and "A Cowboy’s Guide" are both Finalists for the New Mexico Book Awards this year.
No book show would be complete without an appearance by Travelin’ Jack – the unofficial dog governor of New Mexico. He will paw-tograph copies of his new book "From Shelter to Star." Jack’s book is also a Finalist for this year’s New Mexico Book Awards.
Sci-Fi and tales of the dark side by David Corwell and Kirt Hickman will have plenty to stimulate your Halloween mood. Laughing Turtle Soap will have a gift selection. Stampin’ Up will have handcrafted ornaments. Melody Groves will have her new book "Hoist a Cold One" about the historic bars of the Southwest. Jonathan Miller will have his series of books set in New Mexico. Artemesia Publishing will have books for kids, young adults, and even art by Jerry Davis. Other authors include: Rob Kresge, Michael Arkin, Dolores Valdez de Pong, Jaima Chavalier, Hank Bruce, Tomi Falk, Jack Hudson, Gary Wilson, Jean Nevin, Joanne Bodin, Hana Samek Norton, Roger Long, Cynthia Davis, and many more. Karen Villanueva and Author Services will have many local titles.
The Barn Halloween Holiday Howl is open 8am to 3pm and is free. The Barn is located at 6718 Rio Grande Blvd. next to the Village of Los Ranchos firestation. Come early and enjoy the Grower’s Market and parking is right at the Barn.
PRESS RELEASE
October 13, 2011
Contact: Paul Rhetts 505/344-9382
Connie Gotsch www.conniegotsch.com Host Write On Four Corners KSJE FM, Farmington NM www.ksje.com Author two award winning youth novels ‘Belle’s Star,’ and ‘Belle’s trial,’ based on the life of a real dog and written from her point of view. Available from Artemesia Press at http://www.apbooks.net and amazon.com, and Anazon,com Belle’s Star was a New Mexico BookAward in 2009 and 2010; First Place for Juvenile Fiction New Mezxico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women Communication Contests 2010’ Silver Mom’s Choice Award 2010.
Belle’s Trial’ won First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2011 New Mexico Press Press Women’s Commuication Contest, and a Silver Mom’s Choice Award for 2011. The book received an Eric Hoffer Award nomination for 2011.
Sept. 2011 Casa de Snap Dragon Publishers released a reprint of Gotsch’s novel for adult, Snap Me a Future as an ebook at casadesnampdragon.com
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