Gary Noy,  Author and Lecturer

On January 30, 2023, Gary and Lynette Vrooman, Editor-in-Chief of the Sierra College Press, appeared on the "Steve Baker Show" on KVMR Radio in Nevada City.  They discussed the 2023 Sierra Writers Conference and historical nonfiction storytelling.

California Book Club Discussion of C Pam Zhang's novel How Much of These Hills is Gold

October 15, 2020

A discussion on How Much of These Hills is Gold by novelist C Pam Zhang, editor/journalist John Freeman, and Gary Noy. Gary was a panelist for this discussion presented by the California Book Club and the Journal of Alta California.  Gary's contributions are at the 16:00 and 47:25 minute markers - Zoom presentation recorded October 15, 2020.

"Hellacious California!" at the Mechanics' Institute of San Francisco

January 7, 2021

A presentation on Hellacious California! for the Mechanics' Institute of San Francisco.  Introduced by Laura Sheppard, program director of the Mechanics' Institute. Zoom presentation recorded January 7, 2021.

"Sierra College Press - Standing Guard - Twenty Years" Commemorative Video

August 2022

The year 2022 marked the 20th Anniversary of Sierra College's "Standing Guard" project and the founding of the Sierra College Press.  The Press produced this commemorative video in recognition of this anniversary.  Gary Noy was the first Editor-in-Chief of the Sierra College Press.

"A Night at the State Library" 

May 10, 2017

On May 10, 2017, Gary Noy spoke at "A Night at the State Library" at the California State Library, Sacramento.  He was introduced by Gary Kurutz,  Principal Librarian emeritus of the California State Library.  Gary's topic was "Very Little Law: Law, Legislation, and Hullabaloo during the California Gold Rush."

Published on YouTube on May 11, 2017. Available only through YouTube.

​​Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzHA377mrrw

On December 6, 2024, Gary appeared on the monthly "Author Spotlight" series presented by the Sierra College Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and hosted by Joan Griffin.  The presentation was a 60-minute Zoom focused primarily on Gary's book, Gem of the Sierra: Schemes and Splendor in Nineteenth-Century Lake Tahoe. ​However, due to technical difficulties, only short audio clips are presented here. In these three clips, Gary and Joan discuss John Muir, the proposed Lake Tahoe National Park, research venues (particularly the California State Library), and the policy of "forced assimilation" at the Stewart Indian School in Carson City. Length: 15 minutes.

On September 14, 2024, Gary appeared on the "Cochise County Travels" podcast hosted by Mike Mayberry.  Mike and Gary discussed Gary's 2024 book Gem of the Sierra: Schemes and Splendor in Nineteenth-Century Lake Tahoe.  The audio is from Spotify and is presented in a separate window.  Length: 55 minutes.

In January 2022, Gary was featured on the podcast "Drinkers with Writing Problems," produced and written by Scott Thomas Anderson.  The podcast is two hours long and only edited excerpts are presented here.  The full episode is available wherever podcasts are available, such as Apple podcasts and Audible.

"Hellacious California!" Author Interview at the Sierra Writer's Conference 

October 1, 2021

A presentation on Hellacious California! for the Sierra Writer's Conference.  Introduced by Lynette Vrooman, Interim Editor-in-Chief of the Sierra College Press.  Interviewers: Lynette Vrooman and Lisa Redfern, Audiovisual Coordinator of the Sierra Writer's Conference. Zoom presentation recorded October 1, 2021.

"Do the Research - Tell the Story ... The Nuts-and-Bolts and Value of Historical Nonfiction Storytelling"

at the Sierra Writer's Conference 

February 16, 2023

A presentation for the Sierra Writer's Conference.  Introduced and moderated by Lynette Vrooman, Interim Editor-in-Chief of the Sierra College Press. Zoom presentation recorded February 16, 2023.

​​​"California Stories with Gary Noy"

featuring material from Gold Rush Stories

​Redfern Studios

​February 2023

Five stories of California history:

     "Lindmania"

     "Bear and Bull Fights"

     "Scurvy"

     "Fleas"

     "Alonzo Delano"

​Videography and editing by Lisa Redfern

Redfern Studios

​www.Redfern.biz​

Photo by Daryl Stinchfield, February 2017

Podcast - "Cochise County Travels" - September 14, 2024 

Hosted by Mike Mayberry

Interview on the "Newcastle TV Show" with hosts Robin Enos and John Downs, the "Time Traveler." The interview discussed Hellacious California!  and other historical events. Originally aired on KAHI Radio 950 AM on June 27, 2020.

​​​"The Utility and Importance of Research in Writing"

A Workshop for the Sierra Writers Conference - January 31, 2020​

​On January 31, 2020, Gary Noy presented a workshop on "The Utility and Importance of Research in Writing" for the 5th Annual Sierra Writers Conference 2020.

Event held at the Rocklin campus of Sierra Community College.

Videography by Chris Poling of Sierra College Media Services and Distance Learning.​

Hellacious California! Discussion

July 8, 2020

A discussion on Hellacious California! with Gary Noy and Steve Wasserman, Executive Director and Publisher of Heyday Books - Zoom presentation recorded July 8, 2020

Feature interview on KRCB 91.1 FM, North Bay Public Media, conducted by News Director Bruce Robinson. A discussion of Gold Rush Stories.  Originally aired on June 9, 2017.

​"The Elegant Utility of Formalized Curiosity, or, The Importance of Research in Writing"  - Keynote Address for the Sierra Writers Conference 

January 20, 2018

On January 20, 2018, Gary Noy delivered the Keynote Address for the Sierra Writers Conference held at the Nevada County Campus of Sierra College in Grass Valley, California. Gary's topic was "The Elegant Utility of Formalized Curiosity, or, The Importance of Research in Writing."  A short video summarizing the conference was produced by Redfern Studios and is presented here.  It features snippets from Gary's address.

​This summary video and additional information  is also available at www.SierraWritersConference.com​​

"California Gold Rush Fires and Floods" 

California Historical Society

June 1, 2017

On June 1, 2017, Gary Noy spoke at the California Historical Society in San Francisco, He was introduced by Patty Pforte, Manager of Public Programs.  Gary's topic was "California Gold Rush Fires and Floods."

The presentation was recorded by C SPAN and aired nationally on C SPAN 3 American History television.  Available only through C SPAN website.

​​Link:  https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4972803/user-clip-california-gold-rush-fires-floods

On May 2, 2017, Gary Noy appeared live on "Good Day Sacramento" with reporter Cambi Brown to discuss Gold Rush Stories and to promote his speaking engagement at the Sierra College Natural History Museum on May 12, 2017.  The May 12 event was the official Sierra College Book Launch for Gold Rush Stories.

Published May 4, 2017.

Highlights of Sierra Nevada literature are discussed by the editors and illustrator of the California Legacy anthology The Illuminated Landscape: A Sierra Nevada Anthology (Heyday, Santa Clara University, Sierra College Press, 2010).  Featured are (l. to r.) Rick Heide (editor), Gary Noy (editor), and Joe Medeiros (Illustrator/Contributor).  Published April 23, 2012. Produced for the Santa Clara University "California Legacy Project," coordinated by Dr. Terry Beers.  Videography by Terry Beers.

In 2011, Gary Noy was interviewed for "Nature Dreaming: Rediscovering California's Landscape", a two-part public radio series drawing upon dramatic readings of California landscape writing and commentary by prominent humanities scholars. This two-hour radio program was part of Santa Clara University's California Legacy project, directed by Dr. Terry Beers, and aired on a number of National Public Radio (NPR) stations.  Presented here is the filmed version of the interview -- the audio from the interview was incorporated into the radio program.

Published November 30, 2011.

Interview on Capital Public Radio's "Insight" program, hosted by Beth Ruyak.  A discussion of Gold Rush Stories.  ​Originally aired on May 9, 2017.

Interview on Capital Public Radio's "Insight" program, hosted by Beth Ruyak.  A discussion of Sierra Stories.  Originally aired on April 28, 2014.

Interview on Capital Public Radio's "Insight" program, hosted by Jeffrey Callison.  A discussion of The Illuminated Landscape by co-editors Gary Noy and Rick Heide, illustrator/contributor Joe Medeiros, and foreword author Robert Hanna, great-great grandson of John Muir.  Originally aired May 17, 2010

Interview on KVPR, Fresno NPR Station, on "Valley Edition," hosted by Joe Moore.  A discussion of Sierra Stories.  Originally aired May 20, 2014.

Media -- audio​ and video

Audio Selections Below

• "Insight" - May 17, 2010 - KXJZ - Capital Public Radio, Sacramento - NPR
  
• ​"Valley Edition" - May 20, 2014 - KVPR - NPR, Fresno
  
• "Insight with Beth Ruyak" - May 9, 2017 - KXJZ - Capital Public Radio, Sacramento - NPR
  
• "Insight with Beth Ruyak" - April 28, 2014 - KXJZ - Capital Public Radio, Sacramento - NPR
  
• "Interview with Bruce Robinson" - June 9, 2017 - KRCB - North Coast Public Radio, Rohnert Park
  
• "The Newcastle TV Show" - June 27, 2020 - KAHI Radio, Auburn
  
• ​Podcast - "Drinkers with Writing Problems" - January 2022 - podcast produced and written by Scott Thomas Anderson
  
• "Interview with Steve Baker" - January 30, 2023 - KVMR Radio, Nevada City
  
• Podcast - "Cochise County Travels" - September 2024 - podcast produced and hosted by Mike Mayberry
  
• ​OLLI "Author Spotlight" Series - December 6, 2024 - Sierra College Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)​​
  

 Video Selections Below

• "Good Day Sacramento" - May 4, 2017
  
• Santa Clara University - California Legacy Project - "Illuminated Landscape" - April 23, 2012
  
• Santa Clara University - California Legacy Project - "Nature Dreaming" - November 30, 2011
  
• California State Library - "A Night at the State Library" - May 10, 2017
  
• C-SPAN - California Historical Society - June 1, 2017
  
• ​Sierra College - Sierra Writers Conference - "Keynote Address" - January 20, 2018
  
• Sierra College - Sierra Writers Conference - "Workshop" - January 31, 2020
  
• Heyday Books - "Discussion of Hellacious California!" - July 8, 2020
  
• California Book Club - Journal of Alta California (Alta) - "Discussion of C Pam Zhang's novel How Much of These Hill is Gold" - panelist - October 15, 2020​​​
• Mechanics' Institute - "Hellacious California!" - January 7, 2021
  
• ​Sierra Writer's Conference - "Hellacious California! Author Interview" - October 1, 2021
  
• ​"Sierra College Press - Standing Guard - Twenty Years" Commemorative Video
  
• Redfern Studios - "California Stories with Gary Noy" - February 2023
  
• Sierra Writer's Conference - "Historical Nonfiction Storytelling" - February 2023