Chris Allen and Paul Knight Present Collaborative Novel at Corrales Library

Authors Chris Allen and Paul Knight will present their collaborative novel The Music of Creation at the Corrales Community Library on Wednesday, March 25, at 3 p.m. as part of the library’s Lifelong Learning Author Series. The presentation is free to the public and is sponsored by the Friends of Corrales Library; registration is required and can be completed by contacting sandra@corraleslibrary.org.

The Music of Creation has drawn positive critical attention. “The Music of Creation is a testament to the power of collaboration. It is a professional and polished piece of speculative fiction that manages to be both an action-packed thriller and a poignant family drama,” according to the San Francisco Book Review. The event brings that local creative output into the library’s long-running Author Series, which has previously hosted writers across genres and makes recordings of past presentations available on the library’s site.

Paul Knight is identified in event materials as Paul J. Knight on the library’s Author Series page. Biographical material provided with the event notes describes him this way: “Knight, who holds a master’s degree in botany with interests in geology, paleontology and archaeology, has published numerous scientific works throughout his career as a field botanist. His explorations of the southwestern United States provided material for the novel and other stories.” No comparable biographical details for Chris Allen were included in the event materials, and the library listing uses the variant Paul J. Knight while community notices refer to Paul Knight.

For Corrales residents the event is a direct example of the community functions public libraries perform beyond lending books. The Lifelong Learning Author Series offers public access to authors, creates opportunities for local cultural exchange, and relies on community support such as funding and volunteerism through the Friends of Corrales Library. Hosting an author presentation at a weekday afternoon slot also creates an accessible option for retirees, caregivers, students and workers with flexible schedules to engage with local writing and research that draws on regional landscapes.

Practical details for attending are provided by the Corrales Community Library. Register by emailing sandra@corraleslibrary.org. The library’s public contact information is (505) 897-0733 and info@corraleslibrary.org. Regular hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the library is closed Sunday. The Author Series page lists prior recorded events, though the listing does not specify whether the March 25 presentation will be recorded or posted afterward.

Attending will let residents hear directly from the authors and support the Friends of Corrales Library’s efforts to sustain public programming. If you plan to attend, register ahead via sandra@corraleslibrary.org and note the 3 p.m. start to allow time for parking and check-in; the library phone and email can answer questions about capacity and accessibility.