Monthly Archives: July 2008

Taos, New Mexico

Posted on July 28, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Taos PuebloThe legend of Taos Pueblo: The pueblo was founded over a thousand years ago by a great chief who, tracking an eagle, led his people up a swift moving stream to the base of the mountain. The majestic bird … Continue reading →

Posted in adobe, Eagle Nest, Fort Smith, marshals, New Mexico, New York, pueblo, Taos, western | 1 Comment

Where Do Ideas Come From?

Posted on July 25, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Upper left: Saint Francis Cathedral, Santa Fe Square built by Bishop Jean B. Lamy in 1851Upper right: Edna Smith Hiller at the Rio Grand Gorge during our first outing together A Family Story Inspired my book, Fly With The Mourning … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Fly With The Mourning Dove, Lee Gutkind, New Mexico, publishing, stories, writing | 7 Comments

Win books and ring

Posted on July 21, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Juan de Onate, founded the first Spanish colony in New Mexico in 1598. This statue is near Ojo Caliente and honors the governor who was overthrown during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. Today is the beginning of my blog book … Continue reading →

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Updated Schedule for Blog Book Tour

Posted on July 17, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Here’s the updated schedule:July 21 — http://emilybryan.wordpress.com An Interview with the authorJuly 22 — http://suzannewoodsfisher.blogspot.com History of photographyJuly 23 — http://marshaward.blogspot.com Writing the Historical fiction/nonfictionJuly 24 — http://gwynramsey.blogspot.com History of Women in PhotographyJuly 25 — http://www.riehlife.com A photo array of … Continue reading →

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Virtual Book Tour Schedule

Posted on July 16, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Well friends, it’s finally done. My first blog book tour has reached the point where I can post a schedule. Check it out and join me. Let’s have some fun with this. VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR SET:Remember, this is just like … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly With The Mourning Dove, Images In Scarlet, John Dunn, New Mexico, nonfiction, photography, rurquoise ring, Sagebrush Inn, Santa Fe, Taos, virtual book tours, writing | Leave a comment

Blog Book Tour

Posted on July 14, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Sometimes referred to as a Virtual Book Tour, this handy promotional tool is a godsend for promoting online. It saves running around from town to town, bookstore to bookstore, guzzling gas and wearing down the most athletic author. True this … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Fourth In Style

Posted on July 7, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Our annual family Fourth celebration lit up the skies in the Ozarks. Our grandson, Daniel, put on as close to a commercial show as I’ve seen. But we began around 5:30 with grandson’s band who entertained while everyone gathered. Twelve … Continue reading →

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Virtual Book Tour

Posted on July 5, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Having forgotten to learn the difference between a blog book tour and a virtual book tour, I’m going to use both here. After working for the past few weeks (months) my blog book tour is about ready to launch. I’m … Continue reading →