October Meetup!

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Where

Good Samaritan Village in the Creative Arts Room, 3011 Buena Vida Circle. Enter through the main administrative building entrance (parking is to the east of the building) and turn left in the first hallway to reach the room.

When

2:30-4:30 pm, Saturday October 18th, 2025 (Changed date due to SNMBF!)

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Welcome New Members
  3. Membership and Financials
  4. Member Accomplishments
  5. AI discussion continued (several people had more things to say that we didn’t quite get to last meeting. This won’t take up too much more time).
  6. Readings by members?? (THIS COULD BE YOU!)
  7. How to write tension and drama effectively in a scene
  8. Writing prompts based on the above conversation
  9. Time & Date of next meeting reminders
  10. Adjournment

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George Pintar Releases Rage for Sale

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Long-time member and President Emeritus of Las Cruces Writers, George Pintar, has a new book out, Rage for Sale. Here’s a synopsis:

Rage for Sale is a gripping exploration of power, manipulation, and the hidden costs of anger in a world where emotions are more than just feelings—they’re commodities.

When rage becomes a currency, who controls the market? And what happens to those forced to pay the price?

This thought-provoking story blends sharp social commentary with page-turning suspense, pulling readers into a world both familiar and unsettling. With characters caught between their deepest fears and their hungriest ambitions, Rage for Sale asks the ultimate question: what would you sacrifice if your anger could be bought, sold, or stolen?

Perfect for fans of dystopian thrillers, psychological suspense, and speculative fiction, Rage for Sale will stay with you long after the last page.

Grab it on Amazon!…

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Amp Up for the Southern New Mexico Book Festival with the Las Cruces Bulletin!

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Check out new articles in the Las Cruces Bulletin that cover our two rock-star writers and event organizers, Eva Nevarez-St. John and Charmayne Samuelson. First the two discuss the event, its origins and even a little about literacy in the 21st century. The second article covers Charmayne’s amazing run of awards and success with her Mata Ortiz pottery collaborations and, drum roll please… five new awards from the New Mexico Book Awards, announced Oct. 1st.

For more information on the book festival, check out our events page.

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Eva Nevarez-St. John and Charmayne Samuelson Talk SNMBF and More on KTAL 101.5FM!

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Catch a stream of Las Cruces Writers Eva Nevarez-St. John and Charmayne Samuelson talking about the upcoming Southern New Mexico Book Festival on KTAL 101.5FM, here. They talk about their writing journeys, the evolution of the SNMBF, and a range of topics in writing and even physicality, channeling, and manifestation of creative inspiration.

Lock in the date and time to join local lights and learn more and refine your skills.…

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