heidi elizabeth blankenship

Upcoming Events 

Please contact me to schedule an event: heidibugart.info@gmail.com
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Recent Events

December 15, 2019 @ Tucson, Arizona
Debut reading and launch party for Stone Wishes on the Colorado Plateau 
Attendance by invitation, at a private residence

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December 7, 2019 @ Green Valley, Arizona
Holiday Book Fair (Society of Southwestern Authors, Santa Cruz Valley Chapter)
The Villages of Green Valley, Homeowner's Association Recreation Center
10 AM to noon @ 400 West San Ignacio, Green Valley, AZ 85614

​November 14, 2019 @ Sierra Vista, Arizona
Huachuca Area Retired Teachers Association Meeting

October 25, 2019 @ Tucson, AZ
A private reading by invitation with Steve Chaffee and Sarah Ruth Jansen.
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April 20, 2019 @ Oracle State Park in Oracle, AZ
Bikes and Boots: Adventures on the Arizona Trail at 3:00 PM
Stories and book excerpts shared by Steve Chaffee, Sarah Ruth Jansen, and Heidi Blankenship
In celebration of Earth Day!


​February 19, 2019 @ Summit Hut in Tucson, AZ
Bikes and Boots: Adventures on the Arizona Trail at 6:30 PM
Stories and book excerpts shared by Steve Chaffee, Sarah Ruth Jansen, and Heidi Blankenship
5251 East Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85712


​February 12, 2019 @ Sierra Vista Public Library in Sierra Vista, AZ
Bikes and Boots: Adventures on the Arizona Trail at 1:00 PM
Stories and book excerpts shared by Steve Chaffee, Sarah Ruth Jansen, and Heidi Blankenship

January 11, 2019 @ Tucson, AZ
A private reading by invitation.

March 10, 2018 @ Tucson Festival of Books in Tucson, Arizona 
At the Indie Author Pavilion: 10:00 AM-12:00PM
Tent Talk @ the Indie Author Pavilion: 2:20-2:30 PM
Good times at Tucson's enormous festival! Thanks to all those who supported the festival and the artists involved!

February 28, 2018 @ The Sew What? Club in Portal, Arizona
Poetry reading/slideshow at 11:00 AM is open to the public at the Portal Rescue building classroom
It was a pleasure to present to The Sew What? Club members as well as to the residents of Portal/Paradise and surrounds. Great folks, good conversations, and a friendly atmosphere!


January 14, 2018 @ The Bluebird in Logan, Utah: 6:00-8:00 PM
An evening of poetry, refreshments, and conversation with Star Coulbrooke, Margaret Pettis, and Heidi Blankenship​
We read to an audience of over 100 people. It was an honor to share the podium with these great poets. Thanks to those who made this event happen. If you wish to listen to the reading, it is available on Youtube.

January 12, 2018 @ The Anderson-Foothill Library in Salt Lake City, Utah: 4:30-5:45 PM
Poetry reading with Maurine Haltiner, Margaret Pettis, and Heidi Blankenship
Our reading was well-attended; an enjoyable night! It was wonderful to read with these fine poets. Thanks to all those at the Library who helped us, and to M and M for putting this one together.


October 29, 2017 @ Oracle State Park in Oracle, Arizona: 
Poetry reading and live music starting at 12:30 PM
Rangers at Oracle State Park are incredible. It was great fun to read and present my slideshow at the Kannally House! 

September 9, 2017 @ Arizona Trail Day in Buffalo Park, Flagstaff, Arizona
Event begins at 10:00 AM; poetry reading around noon
Catch this event next year if you missed it! Music, food, awesome people, and open sky, all in celebration of the trail.

September 8, 2017 @ Bright Side Bookshop in Flagstaff, Arizona
Book signing and socializing starting at 6:00 PM
Best bookstore in Flagstaff! Great selection and friendly staff!

July 6, 2017 @ Printed Garden Bookshop in Sandy, Utah
Poetry reading, art display, book signing, and refreshments starting at 7:00 PM
An incredible bookstore. Aaron Cance is a wonderful human and stocks his shelves with good books. Visiting authors get to sign a column downstairs; a creative idea and a lot of fun. My first time reading in Utah!

April 21, 2017 @ Triangle L Ranch in Oracle, Arizona
Book release party! The fun starts at 6:00 PM!
Outdoor poetry reading, art display, book signing, at the lovely Triangle L Ranch. Tasty refreshments were served, including Mesquite Flour Jeau's famous prickly pear limeade and gluten-free cake made by the Gourmet Girls in Tucson. Sharon Holnback's Triangle L Ranch is peaceful, artsy, and well worth a stop in Oracle. I loved reading here; such a welcoming atmosphere.

Farther Back
2015 Northern Arizona Book Festival on Youtube

Reading poetry from Going Down Grand: Poems from the Canyon, as well as some of my own. I shared the stage with incredible writers, including Rick Kempa, Thea Gavin, Ryn Gargulinski, Danny Rosen, Ann Weiler Walka, Janet B. Eigner, and Seth Muller. You'll see that I was nervous in this clip, but I'm getting better.  :-)

Many thanks to all the people who make these events happen and to all those who attend. I am so grateful for your presence in my life, for the gift of your precious time.
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