In a departure from my usual stories/essays about wolves, bears, and feral cats I recently wrote a short family history piece about my dad’s time in the U.S. Army. It is included in the anthology of stories, poems, and memoirs in the above-pictured book.

It is an honor to be included with these 54 writers, all New Mexicans and all with a connection to the military. Many are veterans and others are family members or caregivers of veterans.

The book will soon be in all New Mexico libraries. Santa Fe Public Library has two copies available for check out now. It can also be purchased in some local New Mexico bookstores or online at Amazon.com.

On Saturday August 12th the Santa Fe Public Library will host a reading of ten of the writers. Details provided above. Six veterans and four family members will read from their work.