Local author has book signing

PHOTO 1: Las Cruces’ own New York Times best-selling author, Jennifer Cervantes, signs a copy of “Always Isn’t Forever,” her new book for young adults, during a book-signing event Saturday, June 3, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Mesilla Valley Mall. Cervantes also signed copies of the first book she has written for adults: “The Enchanted Hacienda.” Both books were released in June. “I’m a storyteller at heart,” Cervantes told those attending the book signing. “I write to understand the world.” A lot of the mystical elements of her books comes from her childhood and ‘everyday magic,” Cervantes said. “If I removed the sunset from your life, you would recognize Its magic,” she said. Visit jccervantes.com.

PHOTO 2: Las Cruces’ own New York Times best-selling author, Jennifer Cervantes, signs a copy of her new book for adults, “The Enchanted Hacienda,” for Las Cruces Mayor Pro Tempore Kasandra Gandara as former New Mexico State Senate Pro Tempore Mary Kay Papen looks on.

PHOTO 3: Las Cruces’ own New York Times best-selling author, Jennifer Cervantes, signs a copy of her new book for adults, “The Enchanted Hacienda,” for former New Mexico State Senate Pro Tempore Mary Kay Papen looks on.