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“Outstanding memoir . . . as well as closely
observed, poignant, and wistful.”
—C. J. Box

A Sometimes Paradise is a poignant journey into the rugged beauty and challenges of Wyoming ranch life that shaped Mark Miller as a boy and then as a young man. Through countless failures and occasional successes, Mark learned to adapt to this unique rural environment, forging an unbreakable connection with the land. An eloquent memoir of self-discovery, A Sometimes Paradise is a testament to the enduring spirit of the American West and the people who call it home.

Released May 7, 2024, by Sandra Jonas Publishing.

Our thanks to Dalton Darnell and 310 Ranch Life for the video of the I Lazy D Ranch.

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“This is an original Wyoming work and one
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Meet Mark E. Miller, PhD

Mark was raised on his family’s ranch in Carbon County, Wyoming, working there for 33 years until after he finished a PhD in anthropology. Following graduate work . . .

Wed, Jul 23
A Sometimes Paradise Memoir Presentation
Little Snake River Museum
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Jul 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
Little Snake River Museum, 13 CC Rd 561, Savery, WY 82332
Join Mark as he presents his book ,"A Sometimes Paradise", where he speaks about the integration of archaeology into the story behind the book. Followed by Q&A.
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Candy Moulton Interview
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Listen in as we discuss Wyoming history for a program she is filming for the U. S. Bicentennial.
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September 30, 2025 Time: TBD
A Sometimes Paradise Memoir Discussion at Wyoming Historical Society
Wyoming
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September 30, 2025 Time: TBD
Wyoming, 800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215, USA
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