Staff Reports
The Douglas County Public Library in Minden presents "An Afternoon with Local Authors," 2-4 p.m. Saturday. This free event will feature an appearance by local mystery author Todd Borg. Other authors participating include Dianna Maria de Borges, Soozie Lewis, Tim Mueller, Stan Paher, Tom Perkins, and Julia Wells. The authors will sell their books, meet readers, and sign autographs.
Todd Borg is the author of the Owen McKenna mystery series set at Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area. His latest book, "Tahoe Night," was released in August. Borg's novels have won the Ben Franklin Award for Best Mystery of the Year and won Best Mystery and Best Thriller awards from the Bay Area Independent Publisher's Association. His series of books have received many accolades and awards and have been praised in major newspapers and magazines.
Dianna Maria de Borges is the daughter-in-law of Sam Borges, the founder of Borges Sleigh Rides at Lake Tahoe. She is a storyteller of local lore and legend. In her book she shares the family's stories and adventures throughout their years as sleigh drivers and storytellers in the Sierra region.
Soozie Lewis has lived in Nevada since 1984 with her husband and family. Her book, "The Bloomingsons of the Nevada Sage," chronicles the lives of a fictional family that relocates to Carson Valley in 1967. The great joys and heartbreaking difficulties of life, mixed with the beauty and dry rustic essence of a wilderness land, inspired her to create this story of hope, love and faith.
Tim Mueller is a lifelong baseball fan whose love of the game and Nevada led to the book, "Homeruns & Jackpots: Baseball in Nevada." Mueller learned the nuances of America's favorite pastime through years of watching games at Reno's Moana Stadium. This led to the overwhelming discovery of the great impact Nevada had on baseball in America. Mueller takes the reader on a ride through history that meets up with players such as Lyle Overbay, Matt Williams, Ray Fosse and Bud Beasley. Mueller's book will change the way any Nevadan looks at a baseball diamond. Mueller lives with his wife Sue and two children in Carson City.
Stan Paher wants the story of Nevada to be told. His first book, "Nevada's Ghost Towns and Mining Camps," came out in 1966, and has been reprinted several times with additional photos and information. He continues to share his interest in Nevada history in his newest book, "Nevada Ghost Towns and Desert Atlas." He is known as a collector of Nevada items including rare bonds, coins, documents, and photographs. He is the author of books about Lake Tahoe, Death Valley, and ghost towns and mining camps in Nevada, California, and Arizona. He lives in Reno and Las Vegas.
Tom Perkins is a lifelong Nevadan. He was educated at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Denver College of Law. As a photographer, he trained at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography, and with professional photographers George DeWolfe, John Sexton, Michael Smith and Paula Chamlee. His photographs are featured in the book, "Nevada's Historic Buildings: a Cultural Legacy." He is currently in private practice of law in Minden where he lives with his family.
Julia Wells' book, "Blessed Be," is her testimony and life story. She was born in San Pedro, Calif., in 1947. Wells moved to Nevada 40 years ago, spending time in the Reno/Sparks area before moving to Carson City where she met and married her husband. She studied interior design and as a hobby took creative writing classes. Wells has been very active in her community through her employment and with a number of service organizations. She was inspired to write her book when her husband was diagnosed with cancer.
The Douglas County Public Library is located at 1625 Library Lane in Minden. For more information call the library at 782-9841 or visit douglas.lib.nv.us
