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TULSA, OK-   by Tim Landes August 4, 2026 Navajo author June Beck reads his story from the Indigenous anthology "From the Heart of our Nations" at 101 Archer on July 31, 2026. Next to Beck are contributing writers Raelee Fourkiller, Hannah L. Henry and A.J. LeBeau. Kashona Notah  Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer An audience of more than 100 spent Friday evening time traveling to the year 2276 through the writings of a new generation of Indigenous authors who are featured in a new anthology “From the Heart of Our Nations.” The event, held at 101 Archer, featured a keynote conversation with award-winning author Deborah Jackson Taffa (Kwatsaan/Yuma and Laguna Pueblo), readings by anthology contributors and a book signing in partnership with Magic City Books. Catering was provided by NATV. “From the Heart of Our Nations: An Indigenous Futures Anthology of Short ...

  our old BHB bookmark Hybrid Author Events: Ideas for Promoting a Book by Penny C. Sansevieri Bowker | Tue Aug 23, 2022 I’ve always loved doing events, and when it comes to ideas for promoting a book, there’s really nothing better than doing in-person author events. But 2020 changed how events are managed, and even with lots of events still coming back online, many conferences and book-centric events are transitioning to the hybrid format. One thing I’ve heard repeatedly from speakers was that it’s often hard to monetize an online event, and hybrid events are no different. In this blog post, we’re going to look at how to get more events but also how to monetize them. Understanding Hybrid Author Events So, what is a hybrid author event? Well, it’s an event that combines both in-person and virtual elements. Your event pulls in an in-person crowd and is broadcasted over Zoom or some other video conferencing format...

 I met Drew in the early 2000s. He's wonderful. Check out his website: https://www.drewhaydentaylor.com/ The Night Wanderer by Drew Hayden Taylor The Night Wanderer is a book by Drew Hayden Taylor. (Annick Press) The Night Wanderer   is a YA novel featuring vampires and a dark mystery. A girl named Tiffany lives on the Otter Lake reservation and one day crosses paths with Pierre L'Errant, a vampire returning home after spending hundreds of years abroad. The fateful meeting changes their lives forever. How Drew Hayden Taylor married Indigenous stories with sci-fi, and found a perfect match Drew Hayden Taylor  is an Ojibwe playwright, author and journalist from Curve Lake First Nations in Ontario. He has worked on over 17 documentaries examining Indigenous experiences. In 2007,  Taylor  released his debut YA novel  The Night Wanderer .  His other books include  Motorcycles & Sweetgrass   and  ...