Announcing a free author event for NW authors. NW Book Fun in the Sun invites all published books (self-published & traditional) authors to join and share their books on Sunday, July 23rd from 11 am to 3 pm. This is a simple event with each author having a table to share and sell their books.…
Member News: New Release – My Heart Has No Home
Hi folks, John R Worsley here. My wife passed away suddenly in early 2021, and as I sat bereft and sobbing in her hospital room, it struck me that we don’t, in our daily lives, talk much about the grief we go through – and I wanted to do something to change that. My Heart…
Member News: Agent Acquired!
Member News: Critique Group — Seeking New Member
Are you interested in improving your fantasy, science fiction, mystery, romance, or other genre fiction? Join a supportive group of professional, published authors. Our goal is to improve our writing for publication through constructive, positive feedback. New members need to commit to meeting virtually through Zoom on Sundays from 6 pm-8 pm weekly and to…
Member News: New Release & Author Appearance — Bye-Bye Bakersfield
Dear friends, You are invited to the Portland, Oregon, book launch of my new novel, “Bye-Bye Bakersfield.” MY READING: June 16, from 7-8 PM at the Rose City Pub on 1329 Northeast Fremont Street, Portland, OR. Jan Baross and Joanna Rose are reading from their new novels. “BYE-BYE BAKERSFIELD” A NEW NOVEL FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR…
New Release – The Knight of Vintyria
Newly available: The Knight of Vintyria (book one) by A.E. Kruger. This fantasy novel follows Mila, a young woman thrust on a quest to find a knight to help her fight the evil regime. Along the way, she experiences loss, magic, tragedy, and joy. Mila will find new friends and, hopefully, herself. This book is…
Member News: New Release & Author Appearance — Flat White Fatality
The third novel in Emmeline Duncan’s Ground Rules Mystery Series, Flat White Fatality, was published by Kensington Cozies on May 23rd! From the back cover: A fresh-voiced and witty cozy mystery series set in Portland, Oregon, from rising star Emmeline Duncan, starring twenty-something master barista Sage Caplin. Perfect for coffee-lovers, cozy readers, and fans of…
Member News: Radio Interview — Getting Lost to Find Home
Caroline Miller talks about her memoir, “Getting Lost to Find Home,” with Avvy Mar, host of KBOO radio’s show “Between the Covers.” Due to be published in November 2023, the book’s early reviews from best-selling authors like Anne Hillerman and Rebecca Morris have stirred the public’s interest. During the hour-long program, Mar probes further into…
Member News: Reading Event — Down a Dark Road
Willamette Writers member Buzz Bernard will present a reading of his newest WWII historical fiction book, DOWN A DARK ROAD at Annie Bloom’s Books. The event will be held between 7 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23. Annie Bloom’s is located at 7834 S.W. Capital Hwy, Portland. Event details are located here. Follow H.W.…
Member News: Critique Group Seeking New Members
The Winter Mist Critique Group (we need to change that soon!) is a group of five dynamic and productive writers who meet on Mondays via Zoom (6-7 PM PST). We have early to intermediate writers in memoirs, SF/fantasy, romance, horror, and contemporary literature, and open minds and hearts to novelty and experimentation. Discussion topics include…