Leland Hall’s sixth book is You’re In High School Now. “This charming novel continues the story of Julian, from Eldot’s series Julian’s Private Scrapbook. Set in the early 1960s, it follows Julian through the first half of his first year in high school; he makes new friends, learns about girls, and navigates this strange but…
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Buzz Bernard’s Eyewall Amazon Flagship Deal 7/25
H. W. “Buzz” Bernard’s number-one Kindle best seller, EYEWALL, has been selected as Amazon’s “Flagship” Daily Deal for Saturday, July 25th. EYEWALL, called a “perfect summer read” by one reviewer, is a gripping tale of an Air Force Hurricane Hunter that crash lands on St. Simons Island, Georgia, in the face of an on-rushing Category…
Vanessa MacLellan’s Three Great Lies Launches August 6th
Vanessa MacLellan’s debut novel, Three Great Lies, launches at Cedar Hill’s Crossing Powell’s August 6th, at 7 pm. While vacationing in Egypt, Jeannette Walker, a cynical scientist, visits a newly discovered tomb. Inside the chamber she tumbles down a shaft and 3000 years back in time. In a world where deities walk the streets and…
Jeanette Hubbard’s Secrets, Lies and Champagne Highs Published
Claudie O’Brien is rescued from ending her life and she is not amused. She is offered a place to live by her rescuer Peter, and his ambitious wife Chrystal. She soon finds herself in the middle of a neighborhood feud, the schemes of a shady “guru”, and the sexual hi-jinks of her landlady. And, then…
Elizabeth Lyon’s “Crafting Titles” Available
Crafting Titles is the newest booklet in a fiction craft series by editor-author Elizabeth Lyon. In this helpful craft fiction book, Lyon decodes the mysterious process of finding a title that captures the uniqueness of your novel and makes a lasting impression. Analyzing classic and contemporary fiction, from all genres, Lyon explains when to consider…
Cynthia Whitcomb Featured in Lake Oswego Review
In this screenwriter interview, Cynthia Whitcomb talks about her latest ventures in the Lake Oswego Review.
Mindy Halleck Wins Short Story Award
Willamette Writers member Mindy Halleck wins fiction writing contest. “Edmonds nonprofit literary organization EPIC Group Writers announced winners of its annual writing contest, including first place winner Mindy Halleck (adult) for The Frenchman.” ‘The Frenchman’ is available to be read on the EPIC website. www.epicgroupwriters.com Mindy Halleck will be teaching 2 writing workshops on August 9th at the Willamette Writers…
John Clark Vincent’s Planting a Future Featured in Sellwood Bee
Willamette Writers board member John Clark Vincent was featured along with his wife, Lisa Holmes, in the latest issue of the Sellwood Bee newspaper. The fact that both Vincent and Holmes have recently published books on subjects of interest to many Oregonians caught the attention of a local reporter. Vincent’s book, Planting a Future: Profiles…
Benjamin Gormin’s YA Novel Available June 12th
Benjamin Gorman (a member of the Salem chapter) is excited to announce that his second novel, Corporate High School, is being published by Not a Pipe Publishing and will be released on June 12th. This timely YA dystopia describes a future where a single corporation has taken over the world by taking over the public schools.…
Jennifer Brownell Book Launch June 8th, PDX
Monday, June 8 7-8:30 pm, Hillsdale Community Church – UCC (6948 SW Capitol Hwy in Portland). Book launch party for Swim, Ride, Run, Breathe: How I Lost a Triathlon and Caught My Breath by Jennifer Garrison Brownell. More details at http://46thpsalm.blogspot.com.