What's happening in the OCTOBER Authors Hall of Fame Newsletter

Fall has landed and the colors in the Metro-Denver area are smashing … no one needs to head to the high country via traffic—the sea of yellows, reds, and greens merging is fetching to the eye. Overnight, I watch my huge maple on my front corner flip from green to majestic yellows and golds. Eye candy for sure.

On Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, Inductee Jeanne Abrams will share her insights on writing. Info is below—join in.

And … it is time … the submissions will open next month for next year’s Aspiring Authors Scholarships. Last year’s winners were all in attendance at the Gala—each is close to publishing their own book.

In gratitude for you and your support of the Hall,

Throughout the year, local authors participate in Book Fairs sponsored by Barnes & Noble. From them, Barnes & Noble generously supports the Hall’s Aspiring Authors Scholarships.

Five dates are set for this fall. Come and join us. Think Holiday shopping. Personalized books are always welcome.

Saturday, NOV 22 BN Book Fair - Fort Collins
Sunday, NOV 23 BN Book Fair - Boulder
Saturday, NOV 29 BN Book Fair - Colorado Blvd.
Sunday, NOV 30 BN Book Fair Lakewood - Denver West Village
Sunday, DEC 7 BN Book Fair Southlands - Aurora

On November 12th, this is your Zoom link:
https://bit.ly/AuthorTalkHappyHour for LIVE on ZOOM ... passcode is Hall

Who Is Jeanne Abrams?

For many years, she has moved seamlessly among her multiple roles—full professor who has been recognized for research, books, and articles. From a very young age, she showed a passion for reading and learning. As a young girl, every week she would walk 30 minutes to the library, take out the limit of four books, walk home, consume the books, and start waiting for her next trip to read more.

• For four decades, she strived to preserve Jewish history in the Rocky Mountains.
• Curator of the University of Denver Libraries’ Beck Archives.
• Director of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (RMJHS).
• She is the author of six books, including Jewish Women Pioneering the Frontier Trail: A History in the American West, Jewish Denver, 1859-1940, Dr. Charles David Spivak, A Jewish Immigrant and the American Tuberculosis Movement, and First Ladies of the Republic: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison. Her latest book is A View from Abroad: The Story of John and Abigail Adams in Europe.
• Her Revolutionary Medicine: America’s Founding Mothers and Fathers in Sickness and Health. Revolutionary Medicine was named one of the "Top Books for Docs" by Medscape.
• Jeanne was inducted into the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame in 2023.

It's a great author stop and awe time with the Inductees of the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame. All sessions will be recorded and registrants will receive the replay ... and they are FREE.

Listen in. Join in the conversation. Have fun. Ask Jeanne your questions.

Author Happy Talk is live on the second Wednesday of each month and features one of the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Inductees.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. On Wednesday morning, you will get a reminder and the Zoom link.

Jeanne and I look forward to our hour with you.

Through your continued support and generous donations to the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame, scholarships are awarded to underwrite the education, classes, and conferences to support authors and aspiring authors to achieve their publishing goals.
The total value of each scholarship is $15,000.

Submissions for the 2026 Aspiring Authors Scholarships will be open from November 30, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
The Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Scholarship is open to applicants who:

over 20 years of age
A legal Colorado resident
You are an unpublished author, either in your name or a chosen pen name
have not published publicly as a solo author in a traditional independent or self-published venue
have a desire to become a successful author in the field of publishing
In your submission essay, include "why you want to write and become an author" and "what you plan to do with my scholarship funds."
Include a sampling of your already written work of at least 20 pages
will attend the awards luncheon in September of 2026
will participate in a minimum of 75% of the mentorship workshop programs
Half of the financial scholarship will be delivered at the luncheon, and the balance will be delivered when 50% of the workshops are completed

Essays will be evaluated for excellence of writing, creativity and yes, grammar by a panel of judges consisting of bookstore owners, librarians, and published authors.

The winners will be announced in July and are invited to participate in the Colorado Authors Hall Aspiring Authors Scholarship luncheon in September to accept their scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be notified in June.

Attitudes at Altitude promises to our readers …

We celebrate the outstanding authors inducted into the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame since 2019. They are the first in the United States that only honors published authors and looks at the impact and breadth of their work.

The 2026 Aspiring Author Scholarship submissions open in November through March. Winners will be notified in June. The Celebration Luncheon will occur in September. Put the dates on your calendar. The venue will be the DoubleTree Hilton Denver Tech Center in Greenwood Village.

The next Authors Hall of Fame Induction will occur in September 2027. Date and location to be determined. Nominations for the public will open in August of 2026 and close in March of 2027.

Each month, past Inductees are featured with their background and latest books.

Past Inductees will offer their sage advice on "how they do it"–whatever "it" is.

You will be the first to hear about Hall Events that are planned. Meet a favorite
author ... or a new one—one that has delivered mega hours of reading
enjoyment ... one that has made an impact on society or their field.

Support the Hall

The Colorado Authors' Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments of living and passed authors who have been connected to Colorado—their words, wisdom, accomplishments and the life-changing impact their works create. The result: their legacy lives on.

The Hall is an all-volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that honors and celebrates authors connected with Colorado by birth; by residence; by temporary residency for writing encouragement and support; by writing about elements within Colorado; or by placing storylines in or about Colorado.

Authors’ words have immense power and impact to change others’ lives. They solve problems, bring awareness to a topic, and provide hours of pleasurable reading. It’s the power of their words.

Your financial assistance through donations and participation at events supports the bi-annual Induction Gala in odd-numbered years; the Aspiring Author Scholarships; and the general operation to bring these events to the public.

Support the Hall for this year going forward.