Category Archives: News

June 30th, Mackedon in Reno, Nevada at the Nevada Historical Society

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Black Rock Institute

Michon Mackedon has been scheduled to speak about her book Bombast: Spinning Atoms in the Desert on Saturday, June 30, 2012, 2:00 PM at the Nevada Historical Society in Reno.

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Mackedon to speak May 10 at Retired Public Employees of Nevada (RPEN) Fernley Chapter

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Black Rock Institute

Retired Public Employees of Nevada (RPEN) – Fernley Chapter Chapter Notes The Fernley Chapter meets again May 10. Fallon resident Michon Mackedon is scheduled to speak about her book: “Bombast: Spinning Atoms in the Desert” This chapter meets on the 2nd Thursday … Continue reading →

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June 5th, Mackedon to speak at Carson City Rotary meeting

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Black Rock Institute

Michon Mackedon will speak about her book, Bombast: Spinning Atoms in the Desert in June, for the Carson City Rotary, at the Carson Nugget Casino. Tuesday, June 5, 2012 @ 12:00 PM

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American Geographical Society review of Bombast: Spinning Atoms in the Desert

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Black Rock Institute

Thank you, Martin J. Pasqualetti and the American Geographical Society for the wonderful review of Bombast: Spinning Atoms in the Desert in the Geographical Review journal.

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Sagebrush Conversations

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Black Rock Institute

Where the Sage Meets the Sky: Great Basin Landscapes Wednesday, March 7, 3 – 5 p.m. Nevada Today, Events @ Nevada. In conjunction with the current Special Collections exhibit Where the Sage Meets the Sky: Great Basin Landscapes, join us for a series … Continue reading →

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Amazon.com review of Bombast: Spinning Atoms in the Desert

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Black Rock Institute

Amazon.com review of Bombast: Spinning Atoms in the Desert  – By Judy Winzeler  This review is from: Bombast: Spinning Atoms in the Desert (paperback).  Mackedon is one of a growing number of Nevada poets, novelists, artists and scholars who are recording the … Continue reading →

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Michon Mackedon Signs Bombast: Spinning Atoms in the Desert

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Black Rock Institute

Author Event at Barnes & Noble in Reno, Nevada Bombast: Spinning Atoms in the Desert is a crucial linchpin in Atomic Revival studies. Michon Mackedon recounts Nevada’s relationship with the nuclear industry. Please join us today and meet the author. … Continue reading →

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Book of the Year Awards

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Black Rock Institute

ForeWord Reviews 2010 Winner in the Regional Category: Gold award: Bombast:  Spinning Atoms in the Desert by Michon Mackedon

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Author examines how Nevada became Ground Zero of nuclear testing

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Black Rock Institute

Review written by: Susan Skorupa – Reno Gazette-Journal Events in the 1950s and the 1980s concerning the nation’s nuclear future produced redundant journeys. Both searches led seekers to Nevada (Nye County, specifically) first to what became the Nevada Test Site north … Continue reading →

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Local author earns several awards | LahontanValleyNews.com

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Black Rock Institute

“Long-time Fallon resident Michon Mackedon’s book, “Bombast: Spinning Atoms in the Desert,” exploded into the market and is now gaining several recognitions.” Local author earns several awards | LahontanValleyNews.com.

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