Staff Reports
The Douglas County Public Library in Minden presents "An Afternoon with Local Authors," 2-4 p.m. Saturday, featuring local mystery author Todd Borg. Other authors participating are 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. His latest book, "Tahoe Night," was released in August. Borg's novels 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.
Dianna Maria de Borges is the daughter-in-law of Sam Borges, founder of Borges Sleigh Rides at Lake Tahoe. In her book she shares the family's adventures as sleigh drivers and storytellers in the Sierra.
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 Carson Valley family from 1967. The joys and difficulties of life, mixed with the beauty and rustic essence of the area, inspired her to create this story of hope, love and faith.
Carson City resident Tim Mueller's love of baseball 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. His book tells the history of players Lyle Overbay, Matt Williams, Ray Fosse and Bud Beasley.
Stan Paher wrote his first book, "Nevada's Ghost Towns and Mining Camps," in 1966. He is the author of books about Lake Tahoe, Death Valley, and ghost towns and mining camps in Nevada, California, and Arizona. His newest book is "Nevada Ghost Towns and Desert Atlas." He lives in Reno and Las Vegas.
Nevadan Tom Perkins was educated at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Denver College of Law. He trained at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography with George DeWolfe, John Sexton, Michael Smith and Paula Chamlee. His photographs are featured in the book, "Nevada's Historic Buildings: a Cultural Legacy." He lives and practices law in Minden.
Julia Wells was born in San Pedro, Calif., in 1947 and moved to Nevada 40 years ago. She was inspired to write her book, "Blessed Be," when her husband was diagnosed with cancer.
The Douglas County Public Library is at 1625 Library Lane in Minden. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.
