40+ Years a New Mexican
Writer. Photographer. Quilter. Cook. Teacher. Historian.
I’m Shawn Marie Graybeal-Sellers, a novelist and maker in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the Sandias are impossible to ignore and every ordinary moment has a story worth telling. Between books, photographs, quilts, and a busy kitchen, I’m always making something.
On the Page
My Books
The Space Between Songs
A novel by Shawn Marie Graybeal-Sellers
Jessi Serrano has survived the unsurvivable. A sweeping story of resilience, found family, and the long road back to yourself.
Anywhere But Here
A novel by Shawn Marie Graybeal-Sellers
Michelle Martinez learned early how to leave. A haunting story about survival, memory, and what it takes to find your way back.
Come Say Hello
Upcoming Events
You’ll find me at book fairs, author signings, and community events throughout New Mexico and beyond. Stop by to talk books and stories, pick up a signed copy, and see what else I’ve brought along from my creative corner of the Southwest.
Latest Posts
From the Blog
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From the Archive to the Arena
How a Rodeo Night Inspired My Fiction Writing Process Last night, I went to the rodeo at the New Mexico State Fair. I went to enjoy an evening with people…
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Celebrating History Teaching: A Journey of Impact and Recognition
The People Who Made the Award Matter On Wednesday, I was honored as New Mexico’s Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year. There was a framed certificate, flowers, pictures, and…
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When a Reader Sees the Story You Hoped You Wrote
There is something strange about finishing a book. You spend months—or years—with these people in your head. You know why they make the choices they make. You know what scares…
Photography
Moments captured through the lens.
Artwork
Original pieces drawn from the red earth, open skies, and quiet corners of the American Southwest.
Today’s Recipe
A new recipe every day — from family favorites to finds from around the world.
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Oatmeal Bread
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal BreadSoft, hearty oatmeal bread that’s wonderful with soup, jelly, or just a little butter. Ingredients Directions Enjoy with soup, jelly, or all by itself!
History
From ancient pueblos to historic churches, I love to explore the stories written into the landscape of the Southwest.
Quilts
Handmade with love — traditional patterns, modern twists, and a few that defy category.
Manzano Moon Press
Manzano Moon Press is my Albuquerque-based independent imprint — a home for stories shaped by the American West, complicated families, resilience, and the search for belonging.
