Mary Dezember

Author

Mary Dezember creates stories and poetry as portals to possibilities—inspiring champions to find their magic for a new and better day.

She believes it helps to make life magical, even if that means simply cuddling a cat, donning a tiara, talking with a unicorn, channeling the muse, or reading a good book. She lives in the Land of Enchantment.

A lover of the beauty and power of language, she states: “We spell words and, arranged well, words can put a spell on us.”

Her novel, Wild Conviction: Sixteen is Power, (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.

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.

Professor Emeritus of English

She holds a doctorate in Comparative Literature with an emphasis in Comparative Arts from Indiana University. In addition to being an author of novels, she is a poet, Professor Emeritus of English at New Mexico Tech (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), and a scholar of the arts, literature, and writing.

For twenty-one years as a Professor of English, she taught creative writing, film and social issues, literature, art history, comparative arts, and a variety of courses on the arts.

Arts Educator & Scholar
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.”

An Albuquerque Old Town Tour is also available.

Mary Dezember, PhD
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Author
Poet
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Professor Emeritus of English
Arts Scholar
Arts Activist
Creativity Champion
A Lover of Language, Art and Creativity

“Mary Dezember has created a tour de force
featuring a strong young woman
who displays integrity, independence, empathy,
and a commitment to equality—
a necessary role model for today’s world and any other.”
—T. A. Niles, from T. A.’s Poetic Expressions-Plus
[about Mary’s novel Wild Conviction]