Review of From the Caves at EcoLit Books

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 ~ Thea Prieto

The words "EcoLit Books" in white text on a dark blue background. — “*From the Caves* is a powerful novella that is undaunted in its pursuit of meaning in darkness. Its haunting poetry is sure to leave its own memorable imprint on any reader searching for the connection that only words can bring.” A thoughtful review of my novella was recently published by EcoLit Books. Click here to read Lillie Gardner’s review.

Book Signing at the 2022 Portland Book Festival

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

Image with "November 5, 2022 / Portland Book Festival" next to a graphic of an umbrella with rain drops.

On November 5th, I will be signing copies of my award-winning novella, From the Caves, at the 2022 Portland Book Festival. If you find yourself at the exhibitors fair this Saturday, feel free to stop by the Red Hen Press booth between 11am and 1pm to say hello. To learn more about the festival and its full lineup of events, please click here.

From the Caves at Electric Literature

September 16, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

The September installment of “Booktails from the Potions Library” at Electric Literature features a cocktail inspired by my novella From the Caves. To read Lindsay Merbaum’s book review and booktail recipe, which includes apple-infused vodka, beet shrub, hibiscus syrup, and honey liqueur, please click here.

From the Caves in The Southeast Examiner

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

Portland Community College’s article about my novella From the Caves, which was originally featured by PCC’s Art & Communications Academic Pathways program, recently appeared in Portland’s The Southeast Examiner. To read more about From the Caves and my creative work, please click here.

From the Caves at Portland Community College

August 1, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

My novella From the Caves and its recent book awards were featured on Portland Community College’s website. To read more about From the Caves, my creative writing practices, and my teaching practices, as well as PCC’s Art & Communications Academic Pathways program, please click here.

Winner in the INDIES Book of the Year Awards

June 16, 2022December 22, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

My novella From the Caves won the silver award in the 2021 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. The awards recognize the best books published in 2021 from small, independent, and university presses, including university-based publishers. To view all of this year’s award-winning titles in the literary fiction category, please click here.

Author Conversation at Lost City Books

May 19, 2022May 20, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

On Friday, May 20th (4pm PDT), author Michael Kaufman and I will discuss our new books *The Last Exit* and *From the Caves*. To join us for this free, virtual event hosted by Lost City Books, please click here to register.

Winner of the 2022 Eric Hoffer Award

May 13, 2022 ~ Thea Prieto

My novella From the Caves won the 2022 Eric Hoffer Award in the small press category, as well as the 2022 First Horizon Award, which honors works by debut authors. To view all of this year’s award-winning titles, please click here.