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Author: Mark Davis

Eva Nevarez St. John on Friendship, Healing, and Murder Most Foul at Branigan!

Posted on July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 by Mark Davis

Continuing Las Cruces Writers’ seemingly endless successes (can we call it “the Summer of LCW?”), catch Eva Nevarez St. John talking about her book, When Tough Cookies Crumble: A True Story of Friendship, Murder, and Healing at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library on July 16th.…

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Karen Ray in the Gila Centennial Anthology!

Posted on July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 by Mark Davis

Catch LCW member Karen Ray with a poem and three photographs in Looking to the Mountain: Sacred Lands, Healing Cultures—A Gila Anthology of Words and Pictures. The print version will be published this fall. Join Karen and other contributors for readings, live music, and food on September 13th from 3-8:30pm in Kingston, NM and click the link above to read now!…

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Fenton Kay in ENMU’s Ridgeline Review 2025!

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by Mark Davis

Celebrated biologist turned author, Fenton Kay, will appear in Eastern New Mexico University’s creative writing magazine with his story, “A Forest Story.” The release is scheduled for July 26th, 2025 at the Ruidoso Public Library.…

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The July Booknanza, Pardner.

Posted on July 6, 2025July 8, 2025 by Mark Davis

Join Las Cruces Writers at the Mesilla Valley Mall for a rootin-tootin bang-up shindig on Saturday, July 12th, pardner. And get some fancy-like new readins for all your folks from the premiere writers of the Southern Territory.…

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Charmayne and Mata Ortiz in Las Cruces Bulletin

Posted on July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 by Mark Davis

LCW’s Charmayne Samuelson’s work on Mata Ortiz pottery is back in the limelight with a feature in the Las Cruces Bulletin. Check it out, here.

Also note that Charmayne will be at the July 19th Silver City Clay Festival where she will be giving presentations with Mata Ortiz potter Oralia Lopez!

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Charmayne Samuelson is First!

Posted on May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 by Mark Davis

Following close on the heels of Fenton’s successes, Charmayne Samuelson takes first place in the Art Category of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. for her book POETRY OF THE CLAY: POESÍA DEL BARRO.

Here are some of her comments on the win:

It was some tough competition from University Presses and Museums AROUND THE WORLD – so I am proud of our book!

Congratulations to the MATA ORTIZ potters, whose spellbounding work will be seen across the world! This is the SECOND first place award given this year, the first being First Place in the Indie Press Awards!

I am really thrilled and know that an INTERNATIONAL award-winning book about Mata Ortiz pottery means that every potter in Mata Ortiz wins! Somewhere someone will read about the MO Pottery, or will have heard about the potters, will fall in love with MO pottery!

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Triple Literary Honors for Fenton Kay!

Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 by Mark Davis

Las Cruces Writer Fenton Kay has been named a finalist for not one, not two, but three of his children’s books from Literary Global Children’s Book Awards. Check out:

Dear Jennifer: The Jenny Princess Stories (Chap Book)

Chipmunk Jumped Over Him: A Coming of Age Story (Young Adult)

The Jaguar Drum: A Mayan Boy in the Spanish Entrada (Historical Fiction)

An amazing achievement and he has privately shared with me his intention to win every award in every category next year if he can ramp up to 10,000 words per day.…

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George Pintar talks at Branigan Memorial Library

Posted on May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 by Mark Davis

Check out George Pintar talking about his new book:

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George Pintar Launches New Book About Las Cruces

Posted on February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 by Mark Davis

Have you ever been to a book launch party? Whether you have or haven’t, you’re in for a treat!

The Doña Ana Arts Council and local author George Pintar invite all book lovers to the launch of Las Cruces: Traditions, Prosperity & Future.

📅 When? Friday, February 21st, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
📍 Where? Doña Ana Arts Council Building (230 South Water Street, Las Cruces)
📖 What? Enjoy opening remarks from the author, followed by insightful reviews from beta readers.

Join us in celebrating our beloved city’s rich history and vibrant spirit. Get your autographed copy, enjoy refreshments, and connect with fellow book enthusiasts.

We look forward to seeing you there!…

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Las Cruces Writers at Artists’ Workshop Week

Posted on February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 by Mark Davis

Join Karen Ray, Elva Oesterreich, and others at the Artists’ Workshop Week organized by Ten O’clock Artists, March 15th through the 23rd.

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