by Laura Hobson Herlihy
Interspersed with short stories, songs, and incantations, The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver demonstrates the archetypes of femininity and masculinity within Miskitu society, highlighting the power associated with women's sexuality--as manifested in both goddess and human form--and the vulnerable position of men.
In this detailed collection of essays, lawyers, historians, and tribal leaders explore the nuances of the Winters Doctrine.
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Two UNM Press Titles Selected as Spur Award Finalists
RODE by Tom Averill was a finalist for Best Western Long Novel.
"Based on the American folk ballad 'Tennessee Stud,' this novel by the author of Secrets of the Tsil Café is an artistic masterpiece galloping with classic all-American appeal."--Library Journal, starred review
With tales of gangs and skinwalkers, an Indian Boy Scout troop, a fanatical Sunday school teacher, and the author's own experience of sincere friendships that lead to hózhó (beautiful harmony), Kristofic's memoir is an honest portrait of growing up on-and growing to love-the Reservation.
The Spur Awards, given annually for distinguished writing about the American West, are among the oldest and most prestigious in American literature. Winners and finalists were recognized at a luncheon on Friday, June 15 at the Western Writers of America Convention in Albuquerque, NM.
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Tom Averill, author of RODE, discusses writing historical fiction on KCUR-FM's "Up to Date." Listen here.
Lawrence Welsh, author of BEGGING FOR VULTURES, discusses his poetry on KTEP-FM's "Words on a Wire." Listen to the June 10 podcast here. |
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