Please join us for a Reader's Theater and book launch for Joanne Bodin's new novel, Orchid of the Night!
Book launch for Joanne Bodin's second novel, Orchid of the Night. This dark psychological thriller is about a man running from his troubled past who finds solace in the gay sanctuary of Ixtlan. Inspired by true events, the story delves into the secrets and lies of both gay and straight lives of the two protagonists, each with their own abuses and duplicities. Refreshments, orchids, a special performance, and more.
Joanne Bodin Ph.D., is an award-winning author, poet, and retired educator. Her book of poetry, Piggybacked, was a finalist in the New Mexico Book Awards. Her novel, Walking Fish, won the New Mexico Book Award and the International Book Award in gay/lesbian fiction. She is past vice president of the New Mexico State Poetry Society, and is on the boards of Southwest Writers and the New Mexico Orchid Guild. Her poetry has appeared in numerous publications including: The Rag, La Llorona Poetry Anthology, Fixed and Free Poetry Anthology I & II, Desert Sun Runner, Voices of New Mexico Too, More Voices of New Mexico, JB Stillwater Magazine, NMSPS Albuquerque Chapter Poetry Anthology, Zingara Poetry Pics, New Mexico Mercury, Malpais Review Vol. 5, Malpais Review Vol. 6, The Poeming Pigeon, The Storyteller's Anthology, The Yes Book, Glitterwolf Magazine, Jesbians, and Adobe Walls 5. Her new novel, Orchid of the Night, is a dark psychological thriller about a man running from his troubled past who finds solace in the gay sanctuary of Ixtlan. See her website at www.joannebodin.com
