David is speaking today at Red Rocks 9/28/12

Today, Dave will be speaking at Red Rock's Community College representing the Jefferson County Historical Commission. For 31 years, Dave was a respected and beloved educator at Red Rocks as well as Division Director of Social Sciences. He's "coming home" today as a published author to talk about his book, "The Elk Creek Chronicles." Colorado History students will appreciate the stories he tells and history of Colorado that has not been covered until now.

(*NOTE* This blog has taken a reprieve for a while, but starting in October, there will be bi-weekly posts giving updates on the book, speaking engagements and excerpts from this book as well as new stories to be told...please check in and join this group)

David Nelson will be speaking tomorrow 9/6/11

David Nelson will be speaking tomorrow morning, September 6, 2011, at the Lakewood Kiwanis meeting. He will be discussing details of the book and sharing stories from within this well written and enjoyable book.

"The Elk Creek Chronicles" book signing this weekend!

Dave along with community members and family, look forward to the book signing this weekend at Mountain Books in the Aspen Park Center. Information is on the above flyer.

Rhubarb Festival Pine Grove June 11, 2011

Tomorrow, June 11, David Nelson, author of "The Elk Creek Chronicles" and Todd Schmitt, the artist who painted the front cover, will be signing books during the annual Rhubarb Festival. Details about this yearly event are noted within the pages of this book. They will be located in the booth alongside the Jefferson County Sheriff Department. Please drop by and say hi.

Ginny and Warren Larson Reception

Tomorrow, author of "The Elk Creek Chronicles", David Nelson and Todd Nelson (editor) will be joining members of the community of Pine Grove who were important in the lives of Ginny and Warren Larson who spearheaded the revival of the town dating back 50 years. We are looking forward to meeting Jim Hughes, their son, who now resides in Washington, D.C.

It's here...

Welcome to "The Elk Creek Chronicles" blog, based upon the recent publication of the book by the same name written by David P. Nelson.

We are looking forward to using this blog to further communicate, and let you know when and where the books will be available. We will include excerpts from the book, notify you of upcoming events in the Shaffer's Crossing and Pine Grove area, author comments and so much more. Within the pages are stories of "ordinary" people whose stories and lives are extraordinary. Thanks for joining us and we look forward to hearing from you and keeping you up to date.