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By Barchelle "Chelly" Bolger Wathen
Upcoming Events
July 19, 2025
About the Payson Book Festival, Inc.
The Payson Book Festival, In.c. is brought to you by the Rim Country Chapter of Arizona Professional Writers (APW). It features appearances by authors from Rim Country and around Arizona. The book festival also features book signings and book sellers, projects for the kids, presentations, live music, and food available in the hotel & casino premises.​
House of Ukraine
San Diego, CA | Labor Day Weekend
House of Ukraine is a cultural museum in San Diego providing information to the public about the country of Ukraine
Escondido Book Fair
Escondido, CA | November 15th
Past Events
Rosser Community Center
The first of several public book promotions at Rosser Street Community Center in Prescott. Shayla has become a seasoned "star" in town, much to the delight of kids and adults alike.
Peregrine Book Store
Shayla's books are now featured and selling at the Peregrine Book Store after 2 book promotional events there. Her books are also in circulation at the Prescott Public Library and she joined an author's group event there this past fall.
OLLI Program at Yavapai College
How many dogs can say they became a college student for the day? Chelly spoke about Shayla's books and life before a group of OLLI students at the college this past year. Meanwhile Shayla showed off her many talents, responding perfectly on command as a Canine Good Citizen. The audience loved her.