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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - el-paso-tx (literary) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Muses of Storytelling Texas Author Con DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTSTAMP:20260903T002459Z UID:29969-1788566400-1788652799@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002459Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/the-muses-of-storytelling-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meet the Authors DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002459Z UID:30158-1788602400-1788602400@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002459Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/meet-the-authors/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Local Authors signing w/ Kelli Martin DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002459Z UID:30370-1788602400-1788602400@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002459Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/local-authors-signing-w-kelli-martin/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cindy Vanous signing DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002459Z UID:30952-1788602400-1788602400@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002459Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/cindy-vanous-signing/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Emily Harryman book launch DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002459Z UID:31107-1788602400-1788602400@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002459Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/emily-harryman-book-launch/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pamela Kumpe signing DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002459Z UID:31415-1788602400-1788602400@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002459Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/pamela-kumpe-signing/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Pop-Up with Molly Sendt DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002459Z UID:31416-1788602400-1788602400@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002459Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/author-pop-up-with-molly-sendt/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ivy Mae signing DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002459Z UID:31453-1788602400-1788602400@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002459Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/ivy-mae-signing/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Karen Witemeyer & Megan Schaulis signing DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062424Z UID:31568-1788602400-1788602400@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062424Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/karen-witemeyer-megan-schaulis-signing/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vicki Tongate discussing her book DTSTART:20260905T153000Z DTEND:20260905T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062424Z UID:31579-1788604200-1788604200@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062424Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/vicki-tongate-discussing-her-book/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Muses of Storytelling DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260905T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002459Z UID:29495-1788606000-1788606000@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002459Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/the-muses-of-storytelling/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Local Author Saturday DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260905T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002459Z UID:29496-1788606000-1788606000@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002459Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/local-author-saturday-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sit and Sign with Diane & Robert Vieira DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260905T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002459Z UID:30920-1788606000-1788606000@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002459Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/sit-and-sign-with-diane-robert-vieira/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Robert Paul Gallegos signing DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260905T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062424Z UID:31581-1788606000-1788606000@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062424Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/robert-paul-gallegos-signing/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ashlee G. Rosales signing DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062424Z UID:30950-1788609600-1788609600@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062424Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/ashlee-g-rosales-signing/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teshia Milton signing DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062424Z UID:31106-1788609600-1788609600@lonestar-lit.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Lone Star Review: \n \n \n \n INDIGO\, THE DEE P \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Young Adult Fiction by Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Ocean Magic Heals \n \n \n \n Kellye Abernathy \n \n \n \n \n In Indigo\, th e Deep\, the third in Kellye Abernathy’s Yellow Cottage Stories\, the au tumn equinox is returning to the mystical oceanfront town of Dipitous Beac h. And so\, thinks Condi Bloom\, must the magic. To whom will it appear in this season?   In the previous books in the series\, difficulties have c ome from conflict within the community. Here\, Dipitous Beach faces an ext ernal challenge: a medical research ship parked just off the coast\, harve sting marine resources needed for pharmaceutical use. The researchers are interested only in profit\, with no thought given to the harm they might b e doing to the surrounding environment. Is it possible for science and the magic of the ocean to coexist\, even to work together?   Condi is chasin g dangerous waves\, trying to ease the ache in her heart over the departur e of Trustin Davis\, her first love. It’s been two years\, but his absen ce still stings. One person she doesn’t want to chase is Firth Cristo\, one of the three children to whom Grand Ella has opened her home. Prickly Firth hides the heart of a healer behind a veneer of moodiness and teenage rebellion. He is a daring free diver\, going into caverns not easily acce ssible to gather healing plants from the sea. As Firth deals with possibly losing Trippy\, his mentor and the head of the Beachlings\, he is drawn i nto Koan’s undersea world for lessons he must learn to make full use of his healing gifts.   Once again\, Abernathy handles weighty topics with g race and sensitivity. The conflict of science with the natural world\, lea rning to see the past rightly and release it\, coming of age and coming in to one’s own‒she touches gently on each topic with her lyrical writing . This is not a fast-moving\, action-packed story\, although there are som e tense moments. She creates an engaging world\, laced with natural beauty and supernatural grace\, and lets her characters grow\, change\, and beco me who they were meant to be.   This book can be read as a standalone\, b ut to really experience Dipitous Beach\, readers should start at the begin ning with The Aquamarine Surfboard. As with the other two books in the ser ies\, vintage surfboards and their marks play a part in the story\, and it will come as no surprise to those familiar with Abernathy’s works that one of those boards finds its way into Firth’s hands.   As one would ex pect\, the story doesn’t end on a note of finality\, but of awe and of m ysteries that may be yet to come. Kellye Abernathy leaves room for the rea der to imagine what happens next and where life takes our friends in Dipit ous Beach\, and it will be a treat for those who appreciate the awe of pos sibilities. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062424Z URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/event/teshia-milton-signing/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events from January 1\, 1970 X-SOURCE-URL:https://lonestar-lit.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writer's Night at Proof & Press DTSTART:20260910T010000Z DTEND:20260910T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T004523Z UID:5a4spef1b6kup8n3i67a0panl1@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us at Proof & Press (3737 N. Mesa St) for this writer-spe cific event featuring a writing workshop from 7pm - 8:30pm (all ages) and a writer's open mic night from 9pm - Close (21+)Bring some pieces to work on and/or read! More for Info\, email us at bwoms915@gmail.com bwoms.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T004523Z LOCATION:Proof & Press\, 3737 N Mesa St # B\, El Paso\, TX 79902\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series (A BorderSenses Event) X-SOURCE-URL:https://linktr.ee/elpasobwoms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Granparents Day DTSTART:20260913T170000Z DTEND:20260913T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T182236Z UID:10023553-1789300800-1789300800@elpasomom.com CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Grandparents Day with us at The Nook Bookstore!\nThe Nook Open Book Project invites you to spend a cozy afternoon making memor ies that will last a lifetime. Join us on Sunday\, September 13\, beginnin g at 12:00 PM\, for a special celebration of the love\, laughter\, and sto ries shared between grandparents and grandchildren.\nThe first 15 grandpar ents who bring their grandchild will receive a FREE brand-new book with a café purchase. Together\, enjoy time slowing down\, getting cozy\, and di scovering the joy of reading side by side. Reading with a child helps buil d imagination\, strengthens bonds\, and creates cherished moments they’l l remember forever.\n✨ Available while supplies last. Café purchase req uired to receive a free book.\nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💛 📖 LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T182236Z LOCATION:The Nook Bookstore Cafe\, 3260 N. Zaragoza Suite B201\, El Paso\, TX\, 79938\, United States URL:https://elpasomom.com/event/granparents-day/ X-SOURCE-NAME:El Paso Mom X-SOURCE-URL:https://elpasomom.com/in-around-el-paso/parent-smarter-with-t hese-free-parenting-classes-in-el-paso END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writing Workshop at Esperanza Acosta Moreno Branch\, Library DTSTART:20260919T213000Z DTEND:20260919T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T064514Z UID:09dr4gnpk53emcgm1bsdb8r5o8@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:in collaboration with El Paso Public Libraries LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T064514Z LOCATION:Esperanza Acosta Moreno Branch\, Library\, 12480 Pebble Hills Blv d\, El Paso\, TX 79938\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series (A BorderSenses Event) X-SOURCE-URL:https://linktr.ee/elpasobwoms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writer's Night at Proof & Press DTSTART:20260924T010000Z DTEND:20260924T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T004523Z UID:4seh30p7cl632d599mgp9r3dni@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us at Proof & Press (3737 N. Mesa St) for this writer-spe cific event featuring a writing workshop from 7pm - 8:30pm (all ages) and a writer's open mic night from 9pm - Close (21+)Bring some pieces to work on and/or read! More for Info\, email us at bwoms915@gmail.com bwoms.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T004523Z LOCATION:Proof & Press\, 3737 N Mesa St # B\, El Paso\, TX 79902\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series (A BorderSenses Event) X-SOURCE-URL:https://linktr.ee/elpasobwoms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unexpected Routes: Refugee Writers in Mexico DTSTART:20260924T233000Z DTEND:20260925T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T173615Z UID:10001046-1790274600-1790281800@hmh.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join Holocaust Museum Houston for an evening lecture featuring Dr. Tabea Linhard\, author of Unexpected Routes: Refugee Writers in Mexic o. \nUnexpected Routes chronicles the refugee journeys of six writers who se lives were upended by fascism in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War and during World War II. During her lecture\, Dr. Linhard will explore th e stories of German author Ruth Rewald\, who was murdered during the Holoc aust\, and Czech writer and journalist Egon Erwin Kisch\, who wrote about the Holocaust while in Mexico. While the writers she discusses in the book came from different backgrounds and wrote in different languages\, they a ll made sense of their forced displacement in works that reveal their conf licted relationships with the people and places they encountered in transi t as well as in Mexico. The literary output of these brilliant\, prolific\ , but also flawed individuals reflects the most salient contradictions of what it meant to escape from fascistoccupied Europe. \nThis event is free and open to the public but advanced registration is required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T173615Z LOCATION:Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater URL:https://hmh.org/event/unexpected-routes-refugee-writers-in-mexico/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Holocaust Museum Houston X-SOURCE-URL:https://hmh.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR