Just in time for the July Booknanza, Fenton Kay has new offerings for the kids in all of us. Grab them from Amazon and stop by to get them signed by the author at the Booknanza, or pick them up there!
Fenton Kay New Editions!
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Summer Booknanza 2026!
Get ready for the Booknanza at Mesilla Valley Mall this July! Meet the authors, learn more about writing, and buy their books for yourself and as gifts.…
June Meeting!
Where
Las Cruces Village (formerly Good Samaritan) 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 June 13th, 2026
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Welcome New Members
- Membership and Financials
- Member Accomplishments
- Vote on next years LCW Board Members
- Readings by members?? (THIS COULD BE YOU!)
- Discussion: Supporting characters. How do good supporting characters propel a story forward? What makes a good supporting character?
- Writing prompts
- Time & Date of next meeting reminders
- Adjournment
Meet in May
May you rise in sunlight
And quicken in the day.
May you write of springtime
When we meet again in May
Where
Las Cruces Village (formerly Good Samaritan) 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 May 9th, 2026
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Welcome New Members
- Membership and Financials
- Member Accomplishments
- POV discussion (first, second, third, limited, omniscient, strengths and weaknesses of each)
- Readings by members?? (THIS COULD BE YOU!)
- Writing prompt (I have two good ones, and we can hit both if we have time)
- Time & Date of next meeting reminders
- Adjournment
2026 Southern New Mexico Book Festival
April Meeting!
Where
Las Cruces Village (formerly Good Samaritan) 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 April 11th, 2026
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Welcome New Members
- Membership and Financials
- Member Accomplishments
- Mira! Las Cruces!
- Carol Potenza – Going Wide – Other than Amazon Book Sellers
- Booknanza discussion
- Readings by members?? (THIS COULD BE YOU!)
- POV Discussion (read up on the different POV types and their strengths!)
- Time & Date of next meeting reminders
- Adjournment
Las Cruces Public Schools and Las Cruces Writers at the 5th Annual Spring Literacy Extravaganza
Join Las Cruces Writers at the 5th Annual Spring Literacy Extravaganza hosted by Las Cruces Public Schools. I went through the LCPS system long ago and much of the literacy seems to have stuck!
This is a great opportunity for kids and their families. LCW will be giving away free books, too!
Per the announcement, get literate from 5-7PM on April 9th at the Field of Dreams.
Check out the venue from last year:
Book Release: Spencer MacCallum en Español!
Award-winning Las Cruces Writer Charmayne Samuelson has released a Spanish version of her biography of Spencer MacCallum, a critical figure in the development of the Mata Ortiz pottery school of Mexico.
Here are some upcoming events she is doing:
The book launch AND tour begins on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 6-8 at the prestigious Otero Arts Center Reading Program in Alamogordo, NM, where I will be the guest speaker and will share thoughts about everything from the Creative Process to Publishing to the significance of winning awards for not only me but those I write about. I will be signing the new book as well as many of my other books.
The second launch date is Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tucson, AZ. I will join the renowned Tito Carillo’s Mata Fest, joining famous potters from Mata Ortiz, and signing all three Mata Ortiz books.
The third launch date will be Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Silver City, AZ, at the Silver City Museum for the Silver City Clay Festival. The museum features the stunning work of Mata Ortiz Potter Oralia Lopez and others, and I will be doing 3 slide show presentations and signing books for you!
Miracles of Tortugas
Las Cruces Writer George Pintar has released a new novel of local interest, Miracles of Tortugas.
Here’s a synopsis to whet the appetite:
…In a world where survival often feels like an act of faith, Miracles of Tortugas tells seven short stories of quiet resilience, unexpected grace, and the slow courage it takes to keep moving forward.
Set against a landscape shaped by memory, loss, and longing, this novel follows characters who carry their wounds like secrets—searching for meaning in the ordinary and hope in the impossible. As miracles appear in the most unlikely forms and Tortugas become symbols of patience, endurance, and return, the line between chance and destiny begins to blur.
Tender yet unflinching, Miracles of Tortugas are stories about learning when to wait, when to fight, and when to believe. It reminds us that not all miracles arrive suddenly—some take their time, moving steadily toward us, one small step at a time.
A luminous exploration of love, faith, and the strength found in moving forward, even when the path is uncertain.
Charmayne Reigns!
Check out more exciting activities by award-winning Las Cruces Writer Charmayne Samuelson. Here’s a rundown of upcoming events straight from her mailing list:
…On Saturday evening, Feb. 28th, I accepted the very prestigious Southwest Book Award from the Border Regional Library Association in El Paso. It was a wonderful event! The BRLA is a stellar institution, and has given these Awards to Authors for 29 years. It is humbling to look at that list of Award-Winning authors and books, and now my name is added to them! Amazing. This is the 8 th Literary Award for my book, MATA ORTIZ POETRY OF THE CLAY, and I am so grateful and happy that this Award helps to shine even more light on the wonderful potters of Mata Ortiz, MX.
Coming up soon in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Join me Sat. March 21st, 2026, 10-1, at the Scarab Art Design House art gallery for New Mexico Book Awards Winners and Finalists “POETRY AND ART BOOK” event hosted by the New Mexico Book Awards. It just so happens that is what my book is: Poetry and Art! My book, POETRY OF THE CLAY POESIA DEL BARRO, won 5 NM Book Awards, including WINNER FIRST PLACE in Fine Art, FINALIST in Poetry, FINALIST in Cover Design, FINALIST in Coffee Table: FINALIST in Multicultural. I will be reading poetry and signing books! All my Albuquerque friends, come on out for this fun event! Thank you to Director Lisa McCoy and the New Mexico Book Awards