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Event for writers

January 17, 2014 - 7:53 am
 

“Local Author Appreciation Day” at Pahrump Community Library

Have you published a book or e-book?

Tumbleweed Tales Society of Pahrump Community Library is hosting “Local Author Appreciation Day” Saturday, February 22, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., a free event to the public. Local authors from Pahrump and surrounding areas are invited to meet and greet the public at Pahrump Community Library, 701 East Street, Pahrump, NV 89048. Authors will give short talks from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tumbleweed Tales Society round table of poets, writers, artists, and musicians meets first Saturdays of the month (10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) at Pahrump Community Library. Many can share information, experiences on publishing or resources. Also invited are: local publishers, editors, and visual artists who have art published in represented books.

Enjoy a little refreshment; cool jazz music will be performed from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m.

Registration form and $6.00 registration fee by February 1, 2014. Contact/send to George Strickland: 775-727-8545/mailing address on back of form; or email tumbleweedtales@yahoo.com; forms also available at Pahrump Community Library desk, Off Highway 160 Café, Pahrump Chamber of Commerce, or select area businesses. Join us for a vibrant, creative day!

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