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Northwest Book Talk — 58 episodes

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1

Anthea Kreston: The Adventurous Life Behind Crescendo

2

Dian Greenwood – Family Secrets, Immigration & Resilience in Historical and Literary Fiction

3

Julie McDonald Zander – The Reluctant Pioneer and the Women of the Oregon Trail

4

Richard Moreno: Washington Historic Places, Northwest History & Road Trips

5

Welcome to Northwest Book Talk

6

Richard Wing: The Remarkable Story of Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree

7

Nicole M. Miller: Horses, History, and Until Our Time Comes

8

Corbin Muck: Hard-Boiled Mystery in 1948 Portland

9

Judith Dickenson Ackeret: From Criminal Investigations to Cozy Mysteries Description

10

The Columbian's Monika Spykerman on Feature Writing, Storytelling & Local Journalism

11

Dawn Sellers & POV Filmmakers | Screenwriting, Independent Film & Storytelling in Southwest Washington

12

Barbara Herkert on Writing Historical Picture Books, Creativity & Heronry | Northwest Book Talk

13

Evan Kidwell – Fantasy, Resilience, and Timeaous Spark and the Luck Curse

14

Shirley Karr on Regency Romance, Historical Fiction, and Writing Happy Endings

15

Jesse Morse | Place-Based Writing, Poetry & Creative Writing at Clark College

16

Michelle St. Romain — Song of Belonging & Writing Ancestry

17

Craig Orback – Children’s Book Illustrator & Storytelling Through Art

18

Temple Lentz: Not Quite Home, Community, and the Power of Story

19

Deb Miller – Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness | Book Marketing & Personal Empowerment

20

Anna Paul & Brook Trang – Read Northwest: Changing Children’s Lives Through Literacy

21

Karen Kent – Writing Magical Middle Grade Stories | How to Almost Win a Gingerbread Contest

22

Clark Hays & Kathleen McFall (PumpJack Press) — Writing as a Duo + Publishing for Authors

23

Leslie Johansen Nack Interview – Author of Fourteen and Nineteen | Northwest Book Talk

24

Adriana Baer | I’m Into This Place – Amplifying Arts & Culture in Clark County

25

Mary Boone on Writing 70+ Nonfiction Books for Kids and the True Story Behind Pedal Pusher

26

Deb Cushman — Chronicles of Nadavir, Middle Grade Fantasy & Building a Reader Community

27

Cozy Sci-Fi, Starship Cats & Writing at Any Stage of Life | L J Dix

28

C. T. Carey on Storytelling, Readers, and developing wide distribution for Indie Books

29

Jonno Heyne on Comics, Graphic Novels, and the Joy of Meeting Readers Face-to-Face

30

Northwest Book Talk: A New Focus on the Northwest Book Fair & Media Fest

31

Inside the Ashland Mystery Fest with Author Ellie Alexander

32

Book Events: Lessons, Costs & Connections with Author Caren Hahn

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Jordan Fitch on How live Events can make lasting connections

34

Find Your Unique Author Voice with Abigail Raeke

35

Hidden History of Pearson Field with Author Martin Middlewood | Northwest Book Talk

36

Fantasy, Courage & the Craft of Writing with Dawn Shipman

37

Exploring Grace-filled Historical Fiction with Kendy Pearson

38

Mystery, Hardware, and a Zen Goat: Meet Paula Charles

39

Uncovering the Threads of Mystery with Jordan Fitch

40

Toni Woodard on Chronic Pain, Resilience, and Her Book I’m Fine

41

Aron Steinke on SPEECHLESS: Creating Graphic Novels Kids Truly Understand

42

A Lifetime of Art: Gregory Gorham Shares His Story Behind the Strokes

43

Caren Hahn on Dragons, Suspense, and Fantasy: Best-Selling Author’s Journey – Northwest Book Talk

44

Healing, Hope, and Love: Connie Morgan on More Than Luck Required – Northwest Book Talk

45

The Secret Behind Jessica Julian's Stunning & Affordable Books: Publishing in Croatia

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How to Promote Your Book with Christy Caplan

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Transforming Education: Emily Cadiz’s Techniques for Boosting Reading and Creative Thinking

48

PR Made Simple: Easy Strategies for Independent Authors with Christy Caplan

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Deb Cushman: Crafting Fantasy Adventures for Young Readers

50

From Manuscript to Masterpiece: Abigail Raeke’s Advice for Writers

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Rebecca Rook: Writing Young Adult Fiction with Magic, Malice, and Mystery

52

Ruby McConnell: Insights on Wilderness, Writing, and the American Spirit

53

Dede Montgomery: Exploring Forgiveness, Courage, and Legacy in Her Memoirs and Fiction

54

Darcy Guyant’s Real-Life Search and Rescue Missions Inspire Fiction for Kids

55

How Sue Dockstader Brought Family Tales to Life in Children’s Fiction

56

Mastering the Craft: Katie Wall’s Insights on Editing and Coaching Writers

57

Christy Peterson Reveals How Authors Can Get Into Independent Bookstores

58

Exploring Fantasy Worlds with Shawna Reppert: Award-Winning Author of The Stolen Luck