Best-selling author Anne Hillerman, whose mystery novels continue the Leaphorn and Chee detective stories popularized by her father, Tony Hillerman, will be the guest of honor at a weekend of events Sept. 13-14 supporting the Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library expansion.
Hillerman’s latest thriller, “Lost Birds: A Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito Novel,” continues the beloved detective series created by her father, Tony Hillerman, and is the author’s ninth novel.
Hillerman, who splits her time between Santa Fe, N.M., and Tucson, Ariz., with frequent trips to The Navajo Nation, will be at the following events in Pagosa Springs, all benefiting the Mountains of Opportunity Campaign.
Anne Hillerman events benefiting the library expansion:
• Sept. 13: Friends of the Library Movie Night, 7 p.m.
Pick up a signed copy of “Lost Birds” and join the author to watch and discuss the first episode of “Dark Winds,” the AMC series based on several Tony Hillerman books. Anne Hillerman is an executive producer for the show. Tickets are $30 advance or $35 at the door and include wine/beer and light snacks. Join the Friends of the Library at Pagosalibrary.org.
• Sept. 14: Writers workshop at Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library, 9 to 11 a.m.
Explore the writing craft with Anne Hillerman and husband Dave Tedlock, a writing instructor at Pima Community College. The workshop is limited to 20 participants. Tickets are $25; a combo ticket, $65, includes admission to the Fireside Chat.
• Sept. 14: Ruby’s Meet and Greet with Anne Hillerman, 12:30 to 1:15 p.m., at the library.
Meet the best-selling mystery author and purchase a signed book. Anne Hillerman’s thought-provoking mysteries bring to life the terrain, people and lore of the American Southwest and Four Corners region. This event is free.
• Sept. 14: Fireside Chat, Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association Clubhouse, 230 Port Ave., 6 p.m.
Anne Hillerman will sit down with Rick Holter, a former NPR journalist who now lives in Pagosa Springs, for a live interview and conversation. Admission includes craft hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets $50 advance or $55 at the door.
All events benefit the Mountains of Opportunity campaign to upgrade and expand Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library.
Purchase tickets at Pagosalibrary.org or at the Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library (cash or check only).
