It Was in the Stars

Stories and Poems Inspired by Six Transformative Years in New Mexico

It Was in the Stars: A Sojourn in New Mexico by Alan Abrams is a deeply personal collection of stories and poems born from a life-changing period in the author's youth. In 1974, a troubled young man on a motorcycle bound for Alaska stopped in Santa Fe - and stayed for six years.

These pieces capture the raw beauty, struggles, self-discovery, and creative awakening of that time in the American Southwest.

• Hybrid Stories & Poems Collection
  • A compelling blend of prose and poetry rooted in real experience in 1970s New Mexico.
• Authentic Southwest Literature
  • Evocative writing that brings to life the landscapes, culture, and spirit of New Mexico.
• Personal Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Follows the author's transformative years of growth, redemption, and artistic discovery.
• Perfect for Thoughtful Readers & Gifting
  • Ideal for fans of Southwest literature, travel memoirs, hybrid literary collections, and coming-of-age stories. A meaningful gift for readers who love place-based writing.
• From Sligo Creek Publishing
  • A vibrant 48-page paperback filled with honest and evocative writing.

  About the Author

  Alan Abrams is a poet, builder, and storyteller. His work is deeply influenced by the years he spent in New Mexico, where he began shaping his voice as a writer. He is also the author of True Enough: Poems of Love and Longing.