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The Campbell County Observer SeptemberJune 21 17 - 28, - 24,2012 2011
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Reading from his novel ‘The Dark Horse’,Craig kept the audience entertained and laughing.”
Craig Johnson signs away as the line of fans snaked out across the library.
On September 14th the Campbell County Public Library held One Book, One Community ~ Meet the Author: Craig Johnson. There was a book reading and signing. Craig Johnson was very excited to be here, of course. It is an honor to have such an accomplished author hail from our state of Wyoming. Craig Johnson is the writer of the Sheriff Walt Longmire book series. Including books such as The Cold Dish, Another Man’s Moccasins, and The Dark Horse (Which received starred review from Booklist, Kirkus, Library Journal and Publishers Weekly. The Dark Horse was also named one of Publishers Weekly’s best books in 2009). His novel, Death Without Company was given the title of Wyoming Historical Association’s Book of the Year. The success of these novels, Obviously, did not go unnoticed by Hollywood. A television adaptation of Johnson’s books called “Longmire” made its debut on A&E just last July and is ramping up for a second season coming in 2013. Even with all that success under his belt, Craig Johnson still has time to visit Gillette. Longmire played on a projection screen was Craig sat at a table eagerly signing books for his loyal fans. Right off the bat I noticed that Craig was a very kind and jolly man. The lack of a microphone did not stop him from reading his book and answering questions as clearly and loudly as if he had one. Johnson is a very funny man and answered every question he got asked thoughtfully and thoroughly. “That’s what I do for a living; I sit in a room by myself with my imaginary friends and write about them.” His books really take people on wild adventures and yet, for those of us in Wyoming, we can feel a comfort of home as well. Craig will be in Gillette again on the 26th of October for a “Character Auction” which is where people can come and opt to have their name put into a book and decide what kind of character they desire to be. It was a very rare and special occasion.
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Like the “Old West”
Two horses were seen outside of Pat’s Liquor, reminding Campbell County of the “Old West” days. Not too long ago, this kind of scene was very common, but is currently rarely observed. Many Campbell County ranchers still hold on to our recent history, and it was good to see a couple of cowboys stopping for a pint!
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