Monarchs of the Northeast Kingdom Blood in the Snow: Chera Hammons Discusses Her First Novel, “Monarchs of the Northeast Kingdom” By Jenny Inzerillo • Aug 18, 2020 While quarantine has seemingly slowed down many of our lives, one High Plains poet and author has been keeping very busy. Tonight at 7pm CT, Amarillo-based writer Chera Hammons launches her first novel, Monarchs of the Northeast Kingdom, with an online reading and discussion—and you’re invited.