You may receive a copy by contacting librarian@alamosalibrary.org. $11.95 plus $3 s/h or pickup your copy at the library front desk..
May 15th was the Deadline for Submissions to the 2010, 2nd Edition of the "Messages from the Hidden Lake" .
Complete this form and send via email to: librarian@alamosalibrary.org
ALAMOSA "From a land of clear skies, towering peaks, and ancient
waters" comes Messages from the Hidden Lake, a literary and art
collection published by the Friends of the Southern Peaks Public Library.
Featuring poetry, prose, and artwork by library patrons , the volume
is now available at the library for $11.95. Proceeds from book sales
will benefit the library, according to Friends member Dr. Kristina
Steinberg, who spearheaded the project.
"The works are divided into the categories of Place, Nature, Hope,
Loss, Growth, and Imagination, with many pieces drawing upon the unique
environment of the San Luis Valley," explained Julie Waechter, editorial
and production coordinator for the book.
"Our vision was to showcase the talent of our patrons, to motivate
others to be creative, and to develop an ongoing fund-raiser that would
also give back to our patrons," Steinberg said.
"We are very grateful for the work of our volunteer judges, Aaron
Abeyta, Peggy Godfrey, and Art Washburn, all accomplished writers
themselves."
Response to the call for entries was enthusiastic, resulting in
submission of more than 300 entries of poetry, short stories,
photography, and artwork, according to Library Manager Salai Taylor .
Cash prizes totaling more than $500 will be awarded in various genres
and age categories.
Kris Illenberger's color photo, "Star Dune," graces the cover of the
160-page , perfect-bound book, published by Outskirts Press in Denver.
Other top prizes go to Carol Guerrero-Murphy , Bryant Keck, Trudi
Kretsinger, Joseph Kolupke, Joshua Medina, Val D. Phillips, Beth
Paulson, Alex J. Reynolds, Stephanie Tucker, and Emmett White.
Outskirts Press manuscript reviewer Lisa Conner called the collection
"an excellent piece." She added, "Each author and poet is obviously very
talented. Each poet's narrative voice is great writing that comes right
from their hearts."
Additional writers published in the volume include Rhonda Ashurst,
Paula Brooke, Leighton Burt, Erin Cheslock, John Cheslock, Kristina
Crowder, Hunter Daboll, Forrest Getz, William Howell, Jim Larriva, Maya
Martinez, Beverly Miller, John B. Moulette, Patricia Nolan, Andrea
Oaks-Jaramillo , Noona O'Riley , Phoebe Russell, Brendan Reeves, Beth
Rutgers, Jennie Schneider , Kim Smoyer, Cynthia Storrs, and Henry White.
Additional photographers and artists featured include Stephanie
Coley, Marlee Canada, Christine Daboll, Christine Gutierrez, Al Kahan ,
Grace Karr, Julie Nuanes , and John Reel.
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