Corrine Glesne
Spend an afternoon discovering stories that span the globe—yet were written by your neighbors.
From the Alaskan bush to archaeology in Africa, from wartime battles in the Pacific to heart-warming stories at home, SaddleBrooke Ranch authors have narratives that span the globe—and they’re eager to share them with you.
Join us on Monday, Oct. 19, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Mesa/La Montana Rooms at La Hacienda Club for an afternoon with local writers. Each author will read a brief selection from a recent work—just enough to pique your curiosity—followed by a question-and-answer session about the writing, publishing, and experiences that inspired their books.
The program features memoirs, historical nonfiction, novels, and award-winning short stories.
Featured authors include:
Memoir
* Corrine Glesne, whose memoir Crossing Horizons follows her journey on the Overland Trail to Afghanistan in 1971, life on a kibbutz in Israel, archaeological work in Jerusalem, and later excavations in northern Kenya.
* Thomas J. Sims, whose award-winning memoir On Call in the Arctic chronicles his early career as a physician in the Alaskan bush, where he and his young wife adapt to life while practicing medicine in extraordinary circumstances.
Historical Nonfiction and Fiction
* John Lewis Floyd, whose award-winning The Expendable tells a true World War II story set in the Pacific Theater.
* Linda Sentivanac, author of My Father’s Bride, explores family loyalty and loss in this, her second novel.
* Tony de La Torre, whose inspirational works include A Reluctant Santa and his recent novel The Songs of Harvest Home, which features memorable characters in a small Washington town.
Award-Winning Short Stories
* Barbara Miller, whose stirring, award-winning short stories and personal narratives have been published in various literary journals and anthologies. Her story “Gregarios George” will be in this October’s issue of Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Many of these books are available on the new Local Authors shelves in the SBR Library, created by SBR’s volunteer librarians. Attend the program, meet the writers behind the books, then continue the journey by checking out a title that catches your interest.
See you at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 19!