The Writer’s Room
Las Vegas Lit Zine to Launch in 2025
Las Vegas Lit is developing a digital arts and literary journal with its first publication scheduled for Spring 2025. The Nothing Rhymes with Orange editor is accepting submissions of poetry and prose with an eye toward adding photos and images as the concept develops.
A Howling Success
On Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Las Vegas Arts Council Gallery, 140 Bridge Street, Las Vegas Lit, a project of the Arts Council, featured several writers who read Halloween-themed short stories and poetry.
A Howling Good Time
Save the Date, Sunday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. for a howling good time at KickStart Kafe, 148 Bridge Street. There will also be a gathering of writing groups, in addition to celebrating the Literacy Council of Northeastern New Mexico (TLC).
New Book - What’s This? by Amy Hufnal
Hufnal recently returned from her twentieth trip to Kenya since 1987 as a volunteer science teacher. Since 1994, she has been working with the Girls Safe House in Narok, Kenya, and is now a member of the board for the safe house. The purpose of the Safe House is to rescue and educate badly abused girls. To date, 1,000 girls have been rescued.
Phoenix is Rising…
Phoenix is Rising but like all GREAT BIRDS - time time time is required to hatch, nurture, strengthen bones, grow plumage and flight feathers.
Abuse the Taboo Topic: But He Never Hit Me
Renae Ross is a teacher turned nanny in the process of creating a life change after ending an abusive marriage and grueling divorce.
New Book by Renae Ross
Break the Silence, Embrace Your Freedom! Hidden in the shadows of countless Christian homes, a silent epidemic is unfolding: 1 in 3 Christian marriages experience some form of abuse.
Las Vegas Lit Update
On Sunday, Feb. 25, several Las Vegas Lit members shared their poetry and prose readings at a workshop and open mic event. Pictured here are some of the readers and attendees. Our sincere thanks to Frank and Jan Buerskens for welcoming us into their event space, Stella’s on Bridge Street.
FRIGHTFULLY POETIC
HALLOWEEN
by Anna Aragon
Halloween! that time of year
When things quite stranger do appear
The time that zombies eat your brain
How to Write
"How to write: want to. Stop not writing. Sit down and think of one story you MIGHT be able to tell badly…”
Patti Writes: Write With
It was the mid-1980s. We were three writers teaching writing. Joy, KLujan, and I shared an office, our ideas, our frustrations, and our love of writing.
Ray John de Aragon’s New Release
Ray John de Aragon’s new release featured Aug. 27 on Zoom
Las Vegas Lit’s August featured author is Ray John de Aragon, a native Las Vegan whose published works celebrate Hispanic history and culture in books that range from the spooky Eerie New Mexico to The Hidden History of Spanish New Mexico. The Zoom event is set for Sunday, Aug. 27, at 4 p.m.
Patti Writes: June 2023
Writers Group
Are you interested in being in a writers’ group? A safe place where sharing your writing process will lead to constructive criticism and actionable feedback?
Magic Happens
There is something magical about putting together a collection of written works by people you may or may not know.
Patti Writes: Memory Lane
Here I am—back on Memory Lane. A search of old file cabinets revealed the name of the owner of Bridge Street Books & Coffeehouse—Peter Dumont—and one of his poems, which I shall shamefacedly share.
Patti Writes: Clouds
POETRY MONTH 2023
“Always be a poet, even in prose.” Charles Baudelaire.
During Poetry Month 2023, I find myself taking that famous stroll down Memory Lane—this time—Bridge Street. Does anyone remember Bridge Street Books and Coffeehouse (131 Bridge St.)? If memory serves me, it was next door to the camera shop.
Las Vegas Phoenix: A Public Art Installation
Chad Brown spends his days on his art: painting, sculpting with wood and oil clay, and designing new projects. In the evenings he’s a popular mixologist behind the bar at the Castaneda.
Blanche Brings Historic Figure to Life
On Sept. 18, Deborah Blanche, widely known for her portrayal of notable women from history, will be part of the New Mexico History Museum’s day-long public celebration of Nina Otero-Warren, one of four remarkable women to be represented on quarters released by the U.S. Mint.
And the Winners are…
A short story is a love affair; a novel is a marriage. A short story is a photograph; a novel is a film.
~ Lorrie Moore