Mary Dezember
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Author photo by Jason Collin Photography.
Engaging with art while leading a tour.
Musing with the Muse.
Author
Mary Dezember creates stories and poetry as portals to possibilities—inspiring readers to find their magic for a new and better day. Mary lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, USA.
“I believe it helps to make life magical, even if that means simply cuddling a cat, channeling the muse, or reading a good book,” Mary says.
A lover of the beauty and power of language, she adds, “We spell words and, arranged well, words can put a spell on us.”
Her novel and her two books of poetry explore the rite of passage to identity, including the hero’s emotional and intellectual quest.
In addition to authoring her own stories, she teaches writing courses on how to create stories in fiction, nonfiction and poetry that connect with readers through compelling characters, crafting, style, imagination, and social consciousness.
Her novel, Wild Conviction, (Brilliant Moon Press), is a richly historical, coming-of-age, socially conscious, epic adventure with touches of magic and love. It examines the historical basis for contemporary social issues and the rite of passage to identity, including the hero’s emotional and intellectual quest. Wild Conviction is the Gold Winner of the 2024 Human Relations Indie Book Awards, Historical Realistic Fiction; Finalist in the 2024 Feathered Quill Awards; and Red Ribbon Winner in the 2023 Wishing Shelf Awards.
Her publications also include several non-fiction essays and articles, fiction, and two books of poetry: Earth-Marked Like You (Sunstone Press) and Still Howling (CreateSpace Independent Publishing), with the title poem being First Place winner of the Best Beat Poem Contest, 2016, sponsored by Beatlick Press.
Tour Guide for Santa Fe Art Tours
From the Santa Fe Art Tours website:
“Our tours invite you to look at art in a new way while whisking you through Santa Fe's charming neighborhoods, hidden courtyards, off-the-beaten path art venues, and landmark museums and galleries.
You’ll discover the stories behind the work on view, pick up tips for looking at art with an inquisitive eye, chat with local artists, and experience Santa Fe through its thriving art scene.
Our tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic Santa Fe art scene with an art insider, so you’re guaranteed to see fascinating artwork and get more out of the gallery-going experience.”
Mary Dezember
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