Thank you for coming, @nkmitchell.bsky.social, and for posting. I'm so happy for Mancos and S. Colorado. The #mancoslitfest is a wonderful step forward for everyone who loves books and reading! #booksky 💙📚🪐 #greensky

Author Tim Weed discusses his latest novel, THE AFTERLIFE PROJECT, at the Mesa Verde Writing Festival in Manco, CO, on July 12, 2025.

Author Tim Weed was the keynote speaker at the Mesa Verde Literary Festival in Mancos, CO, on July 12, 2025.

Author @timweedwriter.bsky.social was the final speaker at today's #mancoslitfest, discussing the joy and despair in post apocalyptic climate fiction like his latest novel, THE AFTERLIFE PROJECT. It details the quest of scientists trying to save the world via time travel - and it's a love story too.

The amazing author Pam Houston and the equally luminous poet Byron Aspaas read beautiful excerpts from their works at #mancoslitfest! Pam read from her forthcoming book on animal essays and the heart of Africa, while Bryon shared his story of becoming a Diné professor. #writingcommunity

Caleb from Parker is already an award-winning author at 11! Welcoming writers of all ages and genres at #mancoslitfest!

It's a full house at the #mancoslitfest panel, Truth-Tellers - Crafting Compelling Nonfiction. Lots more panels and presentations today, all free, in beautiful Mancos, Co!

Author/archaeologist Jim O'Donnell @jimodonnell2.bsky.social talks water issues in the West, specifically Fountain Creek and environs, at today's Mesa Verde Writing Festival in Mancos. Check out his book Fountain Creek: Big Lessons from a Little Creek #mancoslitfest

Tasty treats, cool shopping and - oh yes - literary talks of all types at #mancoslitfest! Join us for this free daylong event featuring 50 authors. Archaeologist/author Jim O'Donnell talking water now at Kilgore American Indian Art.

We've got author tables and a pop-up bookstore with nature-themed nonfiction, poetry, fantasy, romance and more #mancoslitfest

One of our friendly volunteers at the Mesa Verde Writing Festival!

We're off and running with #mancoslitfest! Join us for this free daylong event with 50 authors in all genres. Our volunteers are excited and ready to help. #mesaverde

Poster for the first Mesa Verde Writing Festival in Mancos, Colorado on July 12, 2025.

Excited to hear Pam Houston and 49 other authors at the first Mesa Verde Writing Festival in beautiful #Mancos, CO! Come listen to authors from the Four Corners and beyond at this free daylong event. www.mesaverdewritersconference.org/festival.htm... #mancoslitfest