April 8, 2020

ISOLATED PAGES #19

BOOK NEWS

The 4th Annual New Mexico Writers Dinner previously scheduled for April 9 has been rescheduled to October 10.

SouthWest Writers Conference "Writing IS a Business," is still on schedule as planned. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 25 from 8-5. We have lined up top-notch professionals to help us navigate the business--NM State tax officers, a copyright lawyer, business accountant, business planner and much more. $99/member through August 30. Registration opens June 1. Stay tuned.

SWW Class: "Writing your Family Legacy before you Croak," instructed by Alexandra Dell’Amore, originally scheduled for June has been re-scheduled for Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 3-5pm. —$130 (members)/$140(non-members) (5 weeks). Class will be held at the SWW office, 3200 Carlisle NE in Albuquerque. Register online or call the SWW office. 830-6034

Fighting the Virus Together
The Covid-19 fallout continues in the book business, with Barnes & Noble Education furloughing its school store employees. But the pandemic has brought solidarity to the book world as well: Worldreader is working to educate vulnerable people about the virus, Libro.fm has hired 10 unemployed booksellers, and in the Bay Area, a new slate of virtual literary events is boosting booksellers. CNN reports that a pandemic thriller that was once rejected by publishers for being unrealistic is now getting a wide release, and in an interview with the New Yorker, author Lawrence Wright discusses what he learned from writing a pandemic novel of his own. And finally, PW has released its annual list of fast-growing independent publishers.

SUPPORTIVE COMMENTS

We have been getting a lot of feedback and many comments on our HELP CENTER, including from Jean & Ross Van Dusen, Gayle Lauradunn, Christina Stock, Melody Groves, Patricia Smith Wood, Charlene Dietz

Charlene Dietz said: "Well, you've not posted Isolated Pages for two days, so being a fussy-worrynut, I have to ask: Are you taking a vacation during your staycation? Are you okay? If you're fine and you've found something engaging (like a good book) then I'll relax."

Christina Stock said: "I am getting replies from our readers, they do appreciate the tips about the New Mexico Book Co-op authors. Yesterday’s featured author was Ramona Gault in Comfort food and books for comfort.
https://www.rdrnews.com/2020/04/06/comfort-food-and-books-for-comfort-7/

Gayle Lauradunn said: "I went for a walk this morning in my neighborhood and saw this message written in colored chalk on one driveway:
The year is 2050. Michael
has just opened the last
roll of toilet paper his
parents bought in 2020.
I certainly hope this is not true. Thanks for the newsletter, it makes me feel more connected to others."

Jean Van Dusen said: "ou “Hit My Funnybone” is a hit with us. A little humor is just the antidote we need."

A GOOD LAUGH

A FUN READ

APOLOGIES: The link to Jay Cutts' article called "Travel Adventures in the Times of Coronavirus" has been fixed— HERE

KUDOS

Extracted from Sisters in Crime's March 2020 Newsletter

RESOURCES

STOP WASHING YOUR FRUITS & VEGGIES WITH SOAP AND WATER
Even though soap is a kitchen staple and is effective at preventing the spread of the virus, it’s designed for cleaning surfaces and hands, and isn’t formulated with consumption in mind — meaning scrubbing your apples with soap isn’t a good idea, even if you’re worried about reducing virus transmission.
Why isn’t it a good idea to wash produce with soap?
Consuming soap can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other forms of gastrointestinal distress. Not only are those unpleasant, but they mimic some of the symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, and could send you to the hospital, placing undue stress on our already-overburdened health care workers and facilities.

KEEP SAFE & HEALTHY—Wash Your Hand and Don't Hoard TP
Paul Rhetts

NM Book Co-op's main mission is to foster community and support for authors and publishers and books.