The Collected Works of the Elko County Writers: An Anthology

Featuring the creative works of some of the talented individuals of Elko County, Nevada, including Jomarie Acosta: A Lost Diety & A Web of Love Fantastic stories of unrequited love and dangerous experiments; Kathryn Hackett Bales: Dumpster Diver, John, & Murphy's Law Heartwarming tales of finding friendship in unexpected places; Patricia Diehl: Journey in Time & Middle-Age Syndrome Poetic reflections on connecting with the past & growing older F.V. Edwards: A Blue Moon, Jeanique, & Yesterday's Tomorrow Tragedy strikes on the moon plus poetry about love & charity Amber Gibson: Legend & Legacy, The Chimes, & The Blue Summoning Stone Poetry about legends & warriors, plus an excerpt from her upcoming novel: Daughter of the Guide Catherine Higgenbotham: Pond Goblin A tale of an encounter with a mythical creature. Heather Kennison: Hike from Hell & Spending the Night at Grandma's Misadventures in the great outdoors plus revisiting the magic of childhood & the love of a grandparent plus Brandy M. Miller: A Simple Smile Exploring the power of a smile. Christie Vannoy: Hidden Blood - Worst Day Ever An excerpt from her debut paranormal romance, Hidden Blood. Jessica Wamsley: Red-Orange Poetic musings about the color red-orange; Barbara Worthington: Life With an Alien One dog, one fence, what could possibly go wrong? Krystin Yamauchi: Collected Poems Life from the perspective of a poet.

Elko County Writers began on January 31, 2013 with just five members and has since expanded to include almost thirty. The membership is comprised of writers ages 13 years and older, whose experience levels are as diverse as the subject matter presented. Proceeds from the anthology go to fund the group’s activities. You can read more about Elko County Writers by visiting their website: http: //elkocountywriters.org. They plan to release a second anthology in May in conjunction with the Elko County Art Club.