(Derrick Josi | Photo courtesy of TDF Honest Farming) Fourth-generation Oregon dairy farmer Derrick Josi is no stranger to tackling the hard questions about dairy farming from skeptics online. His first book, An Industry Worth Fighting For, addresses some of the misconceptions and questions he hears from consumers and has already climbed to the number…
(Irene Cooper, Ellen Santasiero and Michael Cooper will debut The Forge Writing Program in January 2022 | Photo courtesy of The Forge Writing Program) Three Central Oregon writers are accepting applications for The Forge Writing Program, an online creative writing program beginning January of 2022. The program is designed for people who want the rigor…
“Abstract of the World is a beautiful study of the soul.” ~ Cinda J Bend artist and poet Cheri Lee Helfenstein has authored a book of poetry, Abstract of the World, that has been released from Dancing Moon Press. In this very timely poetry collection, Helfenstein invites the reader on a compelling, yet worldly journey,…
(Photo | Courtesy of Arcadia Publishing) This book will take readers back in time to the pioneering days of Central Oregon, when birdmen and barnstormers crisscrossed the skies in their Wright Flyers, Curtiss Jennys and Ford Trimotors. In the early days, the dusty high desert airfields were home to flimsy airplanes. As air travel evolved…
(Photo | Courtesy of Deschutes Historical Museum) The Deschutes County Historical Society welcomes local author Valentyne with a meet and greet book signing of his new book Ghost King, book one in the Ghosts are Good series. The book signing takes place Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16, from 4-8pm at the Deschutes Historical…
Pumpkin decorating contest, spine-tingling book picks and more at your library. It’s the Return of the Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest The annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest is back, and we cannot wait to see where your creativity takes you this year! To take part, simply decorate a pumpkin as one of your favorite book characters; winners…
(Image | Courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Grab your magnifying glass (and library card) to crack the case of Know Mystery this October with Deschutes Public Library. Hunt for clues to make a case for Bigfoot’s existence, and unearth modern findings of Aztec hieroglyphs. Tackle taboo topics with a Death Café conversation, and take the…
(Photo | Courtesy of High Desert Museum) Put your party hat on and celebrate this year’s Waterston Desert Writing Prize. Join us in the virtual world on Wednesday, September 29 from 6:30-7:30pm for a festive evening of readings from the Prize winner, Ceal Klingler, finalists Joe Wilkins and Charles Hood and more. We are honored…
On Wednesday, September 22 from 6-7:30pm, Craig Johnson will present his book, Daughter of the Morning Star, the latest addition to the Walt Longmire series. This event will be held at Three Rivers School. In order to reduce risk, the attendees must be vaccinated. The audience will be limited to 25 to allow for social…
(Photo | by Kristine Thomas) Analyzing if it’s obvious who murdered the deceitful golfer, determining if your character’s banter is romantically playful or finding a word to rhyme with “solemnly” are a smattering of tasks a writer probably shouldn’t attempt to do alone. Thankfully, there are many resources for writers to find what they need to…
