EVENTS

LITERARY READINGS

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | BOOKSTORE READING | 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Autumn Reading and Chat (Out West Books, Grand Junction, CO)

Many thanks to my former Dinosaur National Monument colleague Marya Johnston for hosting my first visit to beautiful downtown Grand Junction since 2019. Evening time to be announced, but I’ll read fiction from What I Never Told You: Stories, a few verse from Swimming Grand Canyon, and a short preview of my nonfiction work-in-progress.

Question-and-response times are the best, so come out and converse on the Colorado Plateau.

Thursday, October 5, 2023 | BOOKSTORE EVENT | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Author Reception and Greeting (Mama Bear’s Bakery & Books, Dolores, CO)

Come meet me in Dolores, near the eponymous river, for signing books, saying helloes, and helping to support the town’s sweet, new, local bookstore. This is a rare opportunity to just hang and talk books, rivers, and friendship!

More information about this event to follow, but mark your calendar for beautiful downtown Dolores.

Thursday, October 5, 2023 | LIBRARY PRESENTATION | 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
River Reading (Dolores Public Library, Dolores, CO)

Later that same evening in Dolores, again near the eponymous river, we’ll have fun with a reading of boating literature. There, too, I’ll share fiction from What I Never Told You: Stories, a few verse from Swimming Grand Canyon, and a short preview of my nonfiction work-in-progress.

More information about this event to follow, but mark your calendar for the Dolores Public Library.

Friday, October 6, 2023 | BOOKSTORE EVENT | 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Parklet Reading (Maria’s Bookshop, Durango, CO)

Come meet me in Durango, my short-but-sweet former hometown, and we’ll have fun in Maria’s tiny park on Main Avenue. There, too, I’ll read fiction from What I Never Told You: Stories, a few verse from Swimming Grand Canyon, and a short preview of my nonfiction work-in-progress.

This parklet reading will be full of surprises! It takes place outside on Durango’s main drag, so I’ll be reading in concert with the sounds of this lovely mountain town. Surprise guest appearance by a distinguished local author and friend of mine. Please come and bring your sense of adventure and love of both outdoor literature and outdoor settings.

LITERARY BIRD WALKS

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | LITERARY BIRD WALK | 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Birds & Words on Sonoma Mountain with State Parks
(Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen, CA)

Join Rebecca Lawton, long-time guide, author, and scientist, for a literary bird walk on Oona-pa’is (Sonoma Mountain). We’ll stroll to the site of Jack London’s lake (and beyond as time allows), looking for wild birds and musing on writing on and about the mountain before, during, and after Jack London’s time. This will be a slow-paced walk and recommended for ages 12 and above.

The distance we’ll cover will be based on the bird life we see but expect 1 to 3 miles round trip.

Please wear sturdy shoes and dress in layers. BYO water, optional snacks, and hiking poles. Binoculars are highly recommended.

Limited to 15 birders. Rain will cancel.

When: Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.

Where: Meet in the ranch parking lot on the right as you enter the park.

Admission: $10 (parking fee extra)

Sunday, October 22, 2023 | LITERARY BIRD WALK | 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Fall Birds & Migratory Words with Sonoma Mountain Preservation
(Sonoma Developmental Center, Eldridge, CA)

Join Rebecca Lawton, long-time guide, author, and scientist, for a literary bird walk on Oona-pa’is (Sonoma Mountain). We’ll stroll to Fern Lake (and along it as time allows), looking for wild birds and musing on writings about migrations.

This will be a slow-paced walk and recommended for ages 12 and above.

The distance we’ll cover will be based on the bird life we see but expect 1 to 3 miles round trip.

Please wear sturdy shoes and dress in layers. BYO water, optional snacks, and hiking poles. Binoculars are highly recommended.

Limited to 20 birders. Rain will cancel.

When: Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.

Where: Meet at the large administration building at the main entrance to Sonoma Developmental Center.

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