BOOK LAUNCH EVENTS

Book signing:
–Saturday, Aug 8, 1-5 p.m.
Barnes & Noble, 2451-Patterson Road, Grand Junction, CO

Advance Sales: Saturday, Sept 26 at the People’s Festival of Arts and Culture in the Historic Railroad District of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Hosted by the Las Vegas Arts Council. Proceeds benefit the Council.

Author Talk on Sunday, Oct 11, 3-4:30 p.m.
Kickstart Kafe, 148-Bridge Street. Las Vegas, NM

Book signings:
–Saturday, Oct 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Semilla Natural Foods, 510-University Ave, Las Vegas, NM
–Monday, Oct 12, 1-3 p.m.
Las Vegas Arts Council, 140-Bridge Street, Las Vegas, NM
–Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct 13-14, 4-8 p.m.
Plaza Grill, 230-Plaza Street, Las Vegas, NM

Author Talk on Thursday, Oct 15, 4-5 p.m.
La Farge Branch, Santa Fe Public Library, 1730-Llano Street, Santa Fe, NM

Surviving children travel to Las Vegas, New Mexico, to attend the funeral of their estranged father, a little-known author. Arriving there, they discover that their old man’s posthumously published book has become an international best-seller. Soon they are embroiled in the legends and lore of the enchanted town.

What Have You Killed Today?

June 30, 2026 by D.P. Benjamin

As a mystery novelist, I tend to be cavalier about murder—most authors are. The typical fiction writer thinks nothing of crafting a scene of mayhem. Death comes easy. Books on writing and writers’ workshops traditionally refer to eliminating fictional characters, wonky plot-lines, or even unruly sentences as “killing your darlings.” As media consumers, we’ve viewed … Continue reading What Have You Killed Today?

One Finger or the Wave?

April 26, 2026 by D.P. Benjamin

I live in a rural community where it’s common practice to acknowledge a passing motorist. If the acquaintance is a casual one or even a complete stranger, lifting a single index finger will suffice. If the relationship is closer, a purposeful wave is best. When creating a fictional character, I apply the passing motorist test. … Continue reading One Finger or the Wave?

Famous Writers School

March 23, 2026March 27, 2026 by D.P. Benjamin

After high school, I enlisted in the U.S. Army for a three-year tour of duty. Never having traveled farther than a car trip from Colorado to Iowa, I took the train to basic training in Missouri. Before I completed basic, President Kennedy was assassinated, and our inexperienced platoon of raw recruits and reluctant draftees was … Continue reading Famous Writers School

Googly-Eyes and the Writing Life

February 15, 2026April 26, 2026 by D.P. Benjamin

Once upon a time, I taught cartooning and storybook illustration to elementary school children. At our first class meeting, I came prepared with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and inanimate objects like a stapler, a bottle, and a cup. I lined these objects up on a raised box and invited the children to tell me … Continue reading Googly-Eyes and the Writing Life

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