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Join our book launch at Sedona's Posse grounds
Thursday, November 21st
Come and dance, or just say hi, at the Thursday, ecstatic dance from 3 to 6.
I will have signed copies of American Literary Nomads,
as well as The Sirens of Oak Creek, The Legend of Everett Ruess
and The Wayward Traveler.
Introducing
American Literary Nomads
A Wayward Traveler Book
An extraordinary 4000-mile Odyssey across America's diverse landscapes.
In this captivating reimagining of Steinbeck's Travels with Charlie, a modern-day Odysseus, accompanied by his dog, navigates the U.S. highways along with the labyrinth of his own mind in a transformative
journey. It is a tale that blends the introspective depth of Thoreau’s Walden with Edward Abbey’s Fools Progress and the restless spirit of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. From the deserts of Arizona
to the badlands of North Dakota and the coasts of Maine, our protagonist encounters the spectral presence of legendary authors who have shaped America's literary consciousness and, through a reading list gone awry,
guide his path. A pilgrimage through the landscapes of heart and mind this is an exploration of what it means to be truly American.
A page-turner in an age of rapid change, echoing Steinbeck's own quest to rediscover his country.
Walt Whitman
Mark Twain
Cover design by Andrew Holman.
Interior drawings by Tom Fish.
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BOOK CLUBS AND PRIVATE READINGS
Experience an Evening with a Sedona Author
Join Robert Louis DeMayo, acclaimed Sedona-based author of The Sirens of Oak Creek and The Legend of Everet Ruess,
for an exclusive book club experience during your stay in the mystical red rocks. Whether you're at a cozy B&B, a luxurious hotel,
or a friend's Sedona retreat, DeMayo will come to you for an unforgettable evening of literature and conversation.
What to expect:
· Live readings from any of DeMayo's works, including his latest, American Literary Nomads.
· Q&A session with the author.
· Opportunity to purchase discounted, signed copies.
· Intimate setting limited to small groups.
Enhance your Sedona visit with this unique literary experience.
Purchase the eBook, print Book or audiobook in advance and immerse yourself
in the story, before visiting Sedona or meeting the author in person.
Book your exclusive Sedona Author Experience for just $200 per group.
Space is limited - Reserve your evening with Robert Louis DeMayo today!
The Legend of Everett Ruess is a historical fiction account of a vagabond who roamed the
Southwest in the early thirties. I imagine Everett as a cross between a young Indiana Jones
and a young Walt Whitman. He painted landscapes and wrote beautiful letters—eighty of which
his parents collected after he disappeared. He came to the Southwest in the early thirties
when he was sixteen and traveled for four years, living with Hopi and Navajo while exploring
the Southwest. Edward Abbey wrote about Everett in DesertSolitaire and Jon Krakauer
in Into the Wild.
The Sirens of Oak Creek is a historical mystery that takes place over a 1,200-year period.
There are Sinaguans and Mayans, Apaches and Spaniards, Pioneers and modern Sedonans
in this mix of history and mythology told by eight women. It won four national awards,
including one for female empowerment. Visiting West Fork or Indian Gardens isn’t the
same after reading it.
