Book signing

Pine Bluffs Winter Author’s Festival

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I will be at the Pine Bluffs Winter Authors Festival Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Pine Bluffs Historic High School, 607 Elm Street. Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, is 40 miles and 40 minutes east of Cheyenne.

I will have copies of all my books:

–Cheyenne Birds by the Month

–Cheyenne Garden Gossip

–The Best of Cheyenne Bird Banter (new)

–Quilt Care, Construction and Use Advice

–Dear Diary (World War I era)

When I’m selling my books in person, I round up the price by 5 cents and include sales tax–giving you a 6 percent discount. I can take cash or checks but not credit cards.

There will be a wide variety of authors from the tri-state area, Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming.

While you are there, check out the nature trails accessible from the rest area on the south side of the Pine Bluffs I-80 exit rest area.

Cheyenne Local Author Celebration Oct. 11, 2025

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The Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave., is hosting a new style of local author event Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. There will be workshops for authors in the morning and a Book Fair from 2 – 4 p.m. to which the public is invited. It will feature nearly two dozen Cheyenne authors of many genres–fantasy, romance, history, self-help, children’s books, etc.

I will have copies for sale of my newest book, The Best of Cheyenne Bird Banter ($24, see link for local and online availability and coverage by the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, https://cheyennebirdbanter.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/the-best-of-cheyenne-bird-banter/). I can take checks and cash.

And I’ll also have:

“Cheyenne Garden Gossip” – $25 (usually $24.90 plus tax)

“Cheyenne Birds by the Month” – $23 (usually $22.95 plus tax)

“Quilt Care, Construction and Use Advice” – $10 (usually $9.95 plus tax)

I also have a couple copies of “Dear Book, The 1916-1920 Diary of Gertrude Oehler Witte” – $23 (usually $22.95 plus tax). It is not available online.

Book sale and signing

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I will be at the Author Celebration Oct. 12, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne, Wyoming, along with other local authors selling and signing their books. Stop by and say hi!

I’ll be able to take cash and checks. My prices will be slightly discounted. If you aren’t able to attend, check here: https://yuccaroadpress.com/buy/.

“Cheyenne Garden Gossip” – $25 (usually $24.90 plus tax)

“Cheyenne Birds by the Month” – $23 (usually $22.95 plus tax)

“Quilt Care, Construction and Use Advice” – $10 (usually $9.95 plus tax)

I also have a couple copies of “Dear Book, The 1916-1920 Diary of Gertrude Oehler Witte” – $23 (usually $22.95 plus tax). It is not available online.

I’m also bringing a sample copy of “Cheyenne Bird Banter, 25 Years of Bird and Birdwatching News,” which is only available online via Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

Library book signing Nov. 25

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I’ll be at the Local Author Celebration at the Laramie County Library Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. I’ll have copies of all three of my books for sale (cash, check or Zelle),:

— “Cheyenne Birds by the Month – 104 Species of Southeastern Wyoming’s Resident and Visiting Birds” – $23

–“Cheyenne Garden Gossip – Locals Share Secrets for High Plains Gardening Success” – $25

–“Quilt Care, Construction and Use Advice – How to Help Your Quilt Live to 100” – $10

–“Dear Book – The 1916-1920 Diary of Gertrude Oehler Witte” – orders, $23

Signing special: All prices include sales tax.

If you only have a credit card, pick up books at one of these Cheyenne locations and bring them by for signing: 307 Made, Barnes & Noble, Bonsai Books, Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, Cheyenne Depot Museum, Cheyenne Honey, Curt Gowdy State Park, the Hawthorn Tree, JAX, Riverbend Nursery, Sunshine Plant Company, Wyoming Game and Fish Department Headquarters, Wyoming State Museum.

See more about my books at https://yuccaroadpress.com/.

Local authors at library Oct. 22

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Laramie County Library is featuring a “Local Author Celebration” this Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Cottonwood Room at the library, 2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne, Wyoming.

I will be there from 1 – 5 p.m., selling copies of all of my books including “Quilt Care, Construction and Use Advice,” “Cheyenne Birds by the Month” and “Cheyenne Garden Gossip.” And I’ll have a pen if you want them signed.

There will be 27 local authors besides me including some of my favorites: Bob Budd, Karen Cotton, Mary Gillgannon, Ann Muirhead, Michael T. Shay.

Half of the authors will be there from 10-1 and half from 1-5, so come from 12 to 2 and catch all of us!

Local Author Day, Cheyenne

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QuiltCareFCSaturday, September 14, 2019, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Laramie County Library

2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne, Wyoming

I will be one of the authors from around the region selling and signing books:

—Quilt Care Construction and Use Advice, How to Help Your Quilt Live to 100 and

—Cheyenne Birds by the Month, 104 Species of Southeastern Wyoming’s Resident and Visiting Birds.

This year the library is partnering with Arts Cheyenne for the Cheyenne Arts Celebration “to celebrate a large and diverse collective of local artists.”

Make a day of it–get your lunch or snack at the Library Cafe! The entire event closes at 4 p.m.