Mary Dezember
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Engaging with art while leading a tour.
Musing with the Muse.
Author
Mary Dezember is the author of award-winning stories and poetry as portals to possibilities.
With artistry akin to the timeless wonder of Ray Bradbury, the haunting beauty of Richard Matheson, and the hopeful humanity of Matt Haig, Mary Dezember writes for those who believe that every story can be a journey of the soul.
Her publications include daring historical fiction, bold speculative fiction, and transcendent poetry that invite readers to imagine a world beyond ordinary perception. She crafts immersive, lyrical, character-driven narratives where integrity, hope, and wonder illuminate even the darkest times.
Her debut historical novel was honored with a Gold Medal in the Human Relations Indie Book Awards and has earned acclaim from Midwest Book Review, Reader Views, Indie Reader, and Review Tales.
Mary lives in the Land of Enchantment. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring the art and history of her decades-long New Mexico homeland or traversing distant lands. You might see her wandering Santa Fe, Old Town Albuquerque, Ghost Ranch or hiking the coastal lands of Scotland, always in search of the next portal to possibility.
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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