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It Was in the Stars: A Sojourn in New Mexico
Paperback
Publisher Price: $9.95
Publisher: Sligo Creek Publishing Company
Published: Aug 2 2024
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.12 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Stories and Poems Inspired by Six Transformative Years in New Mexico
It Was in the Stars: A Sojourn in New Mexico by Alan Abrams is a deeply personal collection of stories and poems born from a life-changing period in the author's youth. In 1974, a troubled young man on a motorcycle bound for Alaska stopped in Santa Fe - and stayed for six years.
These pieces capture the raw beauty, struggles, self-discovery, and creative awakening of that time in the American Southwest.
- Hybrid Stories & Poems Collection
- A compelling blend of prose and poetry rooted in real experience in 1970s New Mexico.
- Authentic Southwest Literature
- Evocative writing that brings to life the landscapes, culture, and spirit of New Mexico.
- Personal Coming-of-Age Journey
- Follows the author's transformative years of growth, redemption, and artistic discovery.
- Perfect for Thoughtful Readers & Gifting
- Ideal for fans of Southwest literature, travel memoirs, hybrid literary collections, and coming-of-age stories. A meaningful gift for readers who love place-based writing.
- From Sligo Creek Publishing
- A vibrant 48-page paperback filled with honest and evocative writing.
About the Author
Alan Abrams is a poet, builder, and storyteller. His work is deeply influenced by the years he spent in New Mexico, where he began shaping his voice as a writer. He is also the author of True Enough: Poems of Love and Longing.
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