~Fri~ Sep 18 2009
Congratulations to all the finalists for the Oregon Book Awards. I am thrilled to be listed in the fiction category with such seasoned and wonderful writers, and look forward to meeting some of you at Wordstock or the awards ceremony on October 26 in Portland.
I am also humbled by reading the list of past winners and nominees, among them Ursula LeGuin, Diane Abu-Jaber, Chang-rae Lee, Tracy Daugherty, and Cai Emmons. This will be my very first Awards Ceremony, and whatever happens, it will be fun. An old friend, Debra Gwartney is also nominated in the category of Creative Non-Fiction for her searing memoir about her relationship with her elder daughters called Live Through This. Despite the fact that I wrote about imaginary murders and she told the very real tale of runaway kids, we will find a way to kick up our heels.
Thank you all for your support.
Barbara
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~Wed~ Sep 16 2009
Some exciting news as the trade paperback edition rolls off the press, Cézanne’s Quarry has been named a finalist for the 23rd annual Oregon Book Awards’ Ken Kesey Award for Fiction.
The Oregon Book Awards is a program of Literary Arts in Portland.
From the Literary Arts website:
Literary Arts awards Oregon Book Awards for the “finest accomplishments by Oregon writers who work in genres of poetry, fiction, literary nonfiction, drama and young readers literature. All finalists are invited to participate in the Oregon Book Awards Author Tour, which visits independent bookstores and libraries across the state.”
Special Awards recipients will be recognized and winners in each genre will be announced at the Oregon Book Awards ceremony.
The 2009 ceremony is at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave. Portland, OR. Tickets start at $17 and are available exclusively at brownpapertickets.com
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~Mon~ Sep 14 2009
Kick off your holiday fair gift shopping November 21, 2009 in Ashland, Oregon.
I will be joining more than 60 Northwest authors signing books and visiting with readers at the Southern Oregon Book and Author Fair.
The event is held in the historical Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main, in downtown Ashland.
For more information, visit the website at www.southernoregonbookfair.com
Hope to see you there.
Not close to Ashland? Be sure to check the events page often. I will be adding more events to kick-off the September 22, 2009 release of Cézanne’s Quarry in trade paperback.
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~Mon~ Aug 17 2009
I’m thrilled to announce that Cezanne’s Quarry will be released in trade paperback on September 22, 2009. Complete with reading group discussion guide and Q & A.
Reader Groups and Book Clubs: Have questions? Drop me a note and I will get back to you right away.
I’ve already scheduled several signings over the next few months with more to come so be sure and watch for upcoming visits to your area. I’m looking forward to meeting with you in person or by telephone.
-Barbara
Now Available for Pre-order from Amazon.com
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$14.95 • 352 pages • Pegasus; Paperback Reprint • Mystery • September 22, 2009
ISBN-10: 1605980609 • ISBN-13: 978-1-933648-83-5 • Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
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