December 2023
April 29, 2023 
Author Donna Marie Miller led a discussion panel and signed books
on the 26th anniversary of the 1997 standoff in the Davis Mountains
that involved the Republic of Texas militia and 300 law enforcement officers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHjyhWRh2Qg

Former Texas Rangers Jess Malone and David Duncan  spoke about the standoff 26 years ago.

Donna Marie Miller

Recent Appearances/Events

Date Venue Address
Date: May 11, 2024
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Greater Austin Book Fest Address: 710 W. Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
Notes: Donna Marie Miller will speak on a panel with other historic nonfiction local authors and sign copies of her books, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas 'War,' (2023;) and The Broken Spoke; Austin's Legendary Honky-Tonk, (2017,) both published by Texas A&M University Press. Link to GAB Fest: https://library.austintexas.gov/gabfest
Date: April 20, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Texas Wine and True Crime Podcast Address:
Austin, TX
Notes: Brandy will interview Donna Marie Miller live on her podcast "Texas Wine & True Crime," about Miller's nonfiction book, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas 'War,' published in 2023 by Texas A&M University Press. Link to Spotify and Texas Wine and True Crime podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElBclhQll40TWjtbxPDzK
Date: January 17, 2024
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Texas Authors' Reunion Address: 5406 Balcones Dr
Austin, TX 78731
Notes: This event included all of the Texas authors who had book signings at Chez Zee in the past 10 years. The reception included food and drinks. Framed photos of the authors' signings at Chez Zee were installed.
Date: November 15, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: The Book Mark with host Christina Brown at Texas A&M U Address: 215 Lamar Street
College Station, TX 77844
Notes: Texas A&M University Press and KAMU-TV have partnered to produce the interview program, The Bookmark. The Bookmark is a half hour program hosted by Executive Producer Christine Brown, Publicity and Advertising Manager at Texas A&M University Press. This program features interviews with authors from Texas A&M University Press and the Texas Book Consortium. Donna Marie Miller talked with Christine about her newest nonfiction book, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas War. Link to the KAMU-TV website: https://www.pbs.org/video/texas-secessionist-stand-off-adxqzn/
Date: November 11, 2023
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Texas Book Festival/Texas A&M U Press Tent Address: 1223 Congress Ave (10th and Congress)
Austin, TX 78701
Notes: Donna Marie Miller will sign copies of her two nonfiction books, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas War, (2023) and The Broken Spoke; Austin's Legendary Honky-Tonk, (2023) both published by Texas A&M University Press.
Date: September 30, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Book talk at Barnes & Noble Sunland Park in El Paso Address: 705 Sunland Park Drive
El Paso, TX. 79912
Notes: Author Donna Marie Miller in our store shared stories from her two books, "Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas War," (2023) and "The Broken Spoke; Austin's Legendary Honky-Tonk," (2017) both published by Texas A&M University Press.
Date: July 29, 2023
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: San Pedro Barnes & Noble Address: 321 N. Loop 410, #104
San Antonio, TX 78216
Notes: Donna Marie Miller signed copies of her nonfiction books, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas 'War,' published in January 2023, and The Broken Spoke; Austin's Legendary Honky-Tonk, published in April of 2017, both by Texas A&M University Press.
Date: June 16, 2023
11:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: The Village at the Triangle Address: 4517 Triangle Avenue
Austin, TX 78751
Notes: Donna Marie Miller presented a slideshow of photographs about her book, The Broken Spoke; Austin's Legendary Honky-Tonk, published in 2017 by Texas A&M University Press. She will also discuss her newest true crime book, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas 'War,' published in January 2023 by TAMU Press. Free to residents.
Date: June 11, 2023
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Heart of Texas Sisters in Crime (writers group) Address: 1309 Westbank Drive, library's 2nd floor
Austin, TX. 78746
Notes: Donna Marie Miller presented "The Tools of the Trade," a slideshow that reveals how she researched and interviewed primary sources for her two nonfiction books, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas 'War,' published in January 2023, and The Broken Spoke; Austin's Legendary Honky-Tonk, published in 2017, both by Texas A&M University Press. Free.
Date: April 29, 2023
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: The Museum of the Big Bend Address: 400 N. Harrison Street
Alpine, TX. 79832
Notes: Donna Marie Miller, together with special guests and former Texas Rangers Jess Malone and David Duncan, spoke about the 26th anniversary of the seven-day standoff in the Davis Mountains between 300 law enforcement officers and a local Republic of Texas militia. They also signed copies of Miller's book, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas 'War,' published in January of 2023 by Texas A&M University Press. Link to video: https://youtu.be/fHjyhWRh2Qg?feature=shared
Date: April 16, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Sunset Valley Barnes & Noble Address: 5601 Brodie Lane, #300
Austin, TX. 78745
Notes: Donna Marie Miller signed copies of her nonfiction books, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas 'War,' published in January 2023, and The Broken Spoke; Austin's Legendary Honky-Tonk, published in April 2017, both by Texas A&M University Press.
Date: April 5, 2023
11:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Austin Women's Club, Chateau Bellevue Address: 708 San Antonio Street
Austin, TX. 78701
Notes: Donna Marie Miller will show a slideshow of photographs and talk about her newest book, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas 'War,' published in January of 2023 by Texas A&M University Press. (Members only RSVP)
Date: February 4, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 2023 Address: 3400 Burnet-Tandy Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Notes: Donna Marie Miller signed copies of her true crime book, Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas 'War,' published in January 2023 by Texas A&M University Press. Copies will be sold and signed inside the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall and Concourse just in front of the 2023 Bicentennial Texas Rangers mural. Miller's most recent book is part of the official 2023 Bicentennial Catalog for the Texas Rangers.
Date: January 14, 2023
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Book People in Austin Address: 603 N. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78703
Notes: We celebrated Donna Marie Miller’s new book Texas Secessionists Standoff: The 1997 Republic of Texas "War"! The event included a reading, an audience Q&A, and a post-event signing line. EVENT INFO: This event is free and open to the public. Start time: 7 P.M. Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line. Location: Second floor of BookPeople. The author will be signing and personalizing copies of their book after the speaking portion of the event. To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople. EVENT GUIDELINES: Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. There will not be a live stream or recording available. BookPeople reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event if necessary. If you have any other questions, please email us at online@bookpeople.com
Date: December 30, 2022
10:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum Address: 100 Texas Ranger Trail
Waco, Texas 76706
Notes: Book Launch: "Texas Secessionists Standoff", Donna Marie Miller On Friday, December 30, 2022, at my book launch, former Texas Rangers, Captain Barry Caver and negotiator Jess Malone, signed books and presented at a panel discussion about the 1997 Republic of Texas Standoff in the Davis Mountains. Link to video of the talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHjyhWRh2Qg Marking the 25th anniversary of a standoff in the Davis Mountains, Donna Marie Miller has written Texas Secessionists Standoff: The 1997 Republic of Texas "War" published by Texas A&M University Press.