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Month: June 2024

The Great Summer Book Signing!

Posted on June 28, 2024July 28, 2024 by Mark Davis

The summer book signing is coming soon. Check out your favorite Las Cruces Writers and buy their great literary achievements at:

Mesilla Valley Mall near Barnes & Noble

Saturday, July 20th from 12 noon to 3 PM.

The following writers will be serving up written buffets:

  • Joyce Phillips
  • Mike DeMers
  • Karen Ray
  • George Pintar
  • Rosemary Matos
  • Judith Cicero
  • David Osterhout
  • Fenton Kay
  • Susan Pfieffer
  • Jim Humphreys

Come join the crew and I promise they won’t hedge-hog the limelight!…

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And the Prize Goes to…Charmayne Samuelson!

Posted on June 22, 2024June 22, 2024 by Mark Davis

And just as Charmayne’s new collection of poetry goes to press she wins two prizes for the related biography of Spencer MacCallum! Drumroll, please……..

Independent Press Award, 2024 Distinguished Favorites, Biography: General

Next Generation Indie Book Awards, FINALIST: AUTOBIOGRAPHY/BIOGRAPHY

You can check out her complete canon at Wood Duck Publishers. Of course, the wood duck is the most colorful North American waterfowl, noted for iridescent plumage and perching. Almost a prize in itself.…

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Charmayne Samuelson Goes Bilingual in Poetry of the Clay

Posted on June 12, 2024June 22, 2024 by Mark Davis

Check out Charmayne Samuelson’s book signing event for Poetry of the Clay. The event will be held in Mata Ortiz, Mexico. In her words:

INVITATION!

I am thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of my new bilingual book, MATA ORTIZ POETRY OF THE CLAY, POESIA DEL BARRO, featuring the lives and pottery of 24 Contemporary Mata Ortiz Potters! 140 full-color photographs! 30 Original Poems written by me about the ‘visceral’ experience of beholding this stunning pottery! We are hosting a big ‘Mata Ortiz village event’ on Friday evening Oct. 4 at 5 pm in Mata Ortiz. 24 potters and I will sign your books for a true Collector’s Edition! The stunning cover of the book features amazing pottery by Hector Gallegos!

Meet these outstanding potters at the event: Laura Bugarini, Hector Gallegos, Paula Gallegos, Hector Gallegos III, Tati Ortiz, Lila Silveira, Jose Silveira, Jera Tena, Pilo Mora, Tavo Silveira, Miriham Gallegos, Adhilenne Figueroa, Miguel Lopez, Carlos Lopez, Estafania Lopez Figueroa, Ivonne Olivas, Lencho Sanchez, Betty Quezada, Oralia Lopez, Jorge Quintana, Eduardo Quintana, Ramiro Veloz Casas, Silvia Veloz Guillen, Valerie Veloz Guillen. Join us for wine and food at this true once-in-a-lifetime event!

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Swoon in June at the Meeting

Posted on June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 by Mark Davis

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

1:30-3:30 pm June 13th, 2024
Executive staff will meet 30 minutes early.

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Welcome New Members
  3. Membership and Financials
  4. Member Accomplishments
  5. Discussion: Future Book Signings/Payment
  6. Discussion: Time and Date of Meeting
  7. Discussion: Nominations of Officers for 2024/2025 and Annual Dues
  8. Discussion: Book Promotions: TikTok, Book Bloggers, etc
  9. Readings: Linda
  10. Adjournment
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