More About the Authors
Saturday, July 30, 2011
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, OR
(corner of SW Morrison and SW Sixth Avenue)
For more information, contact Veronica Esagui, DC
For driving directions on how to reach this event,
enter the above address at http://www.mapquest.com/
ANN AMIES
Vancouver, WA
Washougal, WA
Save Your Life With the Power Of PH Balance -- Learn how balanced pH helps:• Improve memory • Reduce joint pains • Stimulate weight loss • Normalize blood sugar • Improve blood pressure • Alleviate digestive problems • Rejuvenate skin & complexion • Healthier lungs & easier breathing • Provide sound sleep & banish fatigue • Increase over-all energy in body & mind • Replace depression with balanced emotions • Balance health to assist healing from diseases • And how to contribute to a more pH balanced earth.
Blythe Ayne, Ph.D. lives on ten acres of forest in Washington. Her short stories, poetry and non-fiction have appeared in 200+ mainstream, literary and genre publications. She has several self-help, health and meditation books, and has taught numerous writing and self-help classes in community education and at the university level. She received her doctorate in Ethnography and Psychology from the University of California, Irvine School of Social Sciences.
www.blytheayne.com
LINDA JANE BECKER -- Spiritual/Self-help
St. Helens, OR
Living With Soul-The Great Spiritual Revolution teaches you how to evaluate your life, and it will empower you to make the changes you desire. The acceleration of your evolution is assisted by the powerful “Disk Of Potentiality.” The symbol is the keyhole and you are the key.
www.LivingWithSoulFoundation.com
CHRIS R. BENTLEY -- Self-help
Lake Oswego, OR
It's Not About The Funeral-What You Need To Know Before You Go -- Ever wonder what funeral directors really think? Do you know what the industry is actually selling or how to negotiate a better price? What are your choices? What happens to the dead? This book will prepare you for the day you hope never comes, but is inevitable.
www.itsnotaboutthefuneral.com
JEAN BRADEN -- Historical/Adventure/Memoirs
Gresham, OR
THE JOURNEY TO OREGON--1934 is a true story of eight family members who travel from the drought and dust storms of Nebraska to the promise of Oregon. Each time one of the vehicles needs repair or a flat tire is fixed, the stress of survival increases.
When they arrive in Pratum, Oregon, they immediately experience the abundance Oregon offers. The actual ten-day journey to Oregon is only a part of their story. The rest of it takes place in Oregon and includes how a small farming community provides support for the family.
www.TheJourneytoOregon.com
Hillsboro, OR
Brad, who is a long- time resident of Hillsboro, Oregon, began writing the Zeke Proper Series about five years ago. The story is about Zeke, a young maverick who, along with his two young
companions, uncovers the truth about a small town and an ancient curse that has plagued it for years. Zeke finds that he and his companions must act quickly in order to protect the town and its inhabitants from further death and destruction. The first book in the series is Zeke Proper and the Sacrifice at Alder Cove. The second book, Zeke Proper and the Serpent's Ship, is currently in the editing process.
www.zekeproper.com
Veneta, OR
Jennifer Chambers relearned everything--from walking and talking to tying her shoes--after a traumatic brain injury at 14. She uses the experience to illuminate Learning Life Again, her novel about two female survivors of brain injury. She is also an inspirational speaker for schools, hospitals, libraries, conferences, and a variety of other facilities. As part-owner of Groundwaters Publishing, Chambers helps produce and edit "Groundwaters Magazine," a literary quarterly. The company also publishes books and chapbooks.
Books: Learning Life Again (Wyatt MacKenzie)--women's fiction; Listen To Gran (Books To Go Now)--Horror; Haunted, Bloody Carnival, Fem-Fangs, Daily Flash, Daily Bites of Flesh--Short Horror Stories (Pill Hill Press). Her upcoming book, Bramble Hill Farms, is a women’s fiction novel about an organic farm and a female chef in its restaurant; based in part on organic farms she lives near in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
www.jenniferbchambers.com, www.groundwaterspublishing.com
CHAD COENSON -- Speculative Fiction/Thriller/Satire
Hillsboro, OR
Winner of the Silver Medal at the 2011 Independent
Publisher Book Awards for best Regional Fiction in the West-Pacific, Me
and Bobby McGee is an unabashed American satire that cynically celebrates
the lunacy of modern civilization. It incorporates aspects of the thriller
genre to take readers on a fast-paced journey through a horrifying but
hilarious reality, complete with "more-than-classified" global secrets and
compassionate crimes against humanity. By using the catalyst of an illicit
and appalling cure for laziness, the novel playfully explores a host of
humanistic issues such as: economic stability, human commoditization,
apathy and indifference, greed, and how selfish desires tend to supersede
what is best for collective society. At the helm of this absurd adventure
is Keesey Cypher, a former CIA assassin turned professional drunk with a
penchant for games of chance, a disposition of detachment, and a priceless
collection of vices.
www.chadcoenson.com
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BERNADETTE CREPEAU -- Fantasy
St. Helens, OR
The Brooklyn Leprechaun Mystery Series are tightly woven mysteries woven with a wee bit of magic, humor and a touch of romance. The author has written a magical reality script based on the books and hopes one day that it will be a major motion picture for the whole family to enjoy.
www.bernadettecrepeau.com
Portland, OR
The Hourglass, a poignant tale about a group of women diagnosed with cancer, teaches transformation and triumph. Laugh, cry and hope with Coach Diane as she chronicles the last chapters of their lives. Critics say the book is inspirational, transforming and triumphant. This is
a book about how to live your life with purpose using adversity as a catalyst for growth.
http://www.coachdianed.com/
VERONICA ESAGUI, DC -- Scoliosis/Health and Memoirs
West Linn, OR
Dr. Veronica Esagui is the internationally known author of the critically acclaimed, The Scoliosis Self-Help Resource Book,
which includes The Esagui Scoliosis Protocol TESP, a very specific group of exercises for the spine. By reading this book
a person with scoliosis will discover that there are other choices besides drugs or surgery.
Veronica's Diary--The Journey of Innocence describes in the most candid manner the first eighteen years of Veronica's life
growing up in Portugal, until she came to the US in 1962 via a pre-arranged marriage to her cousin.
Veronica's Diary II--Braving a New World begins by introducing Veronica, a Portuguese immigrant, who just arrived in the US. Her honest
and sometimes humorous diary entries reflect a young girl who is literally growing up with her own children, through
her own personal quest for self-discovery.
Dr. Veronica Esagui is the host of the television talk show "The Authors Forum" and "World Music," the executive
director of the Annual Northwest Book Festival, and a member of The Northwest Association of Book Publishers,
The Willamette Writers, and the National Writers Union. She is also a successful chiropractor practicing in West Linn, OR.
http://veronicaesagui.net
Lake Oswego, OR
Home Sellers Blues and How to Beat Them -- The first book ever to cheer on and cheer up home sellers in today's tough housing market. You'll find the home selling advice you need to sell your house faster--and also overcome the anxiety, frustration and uncertainty that many home sellers are facing right now. Joan Gale Frank was a frustrated home seller who got tired of waiting for a buyer and went out looking for answers. She wants to pass this home selling advice on to you.
www.homesellersblues.com
Pacific Northwest
Star is fiction based on historical fact. It tracks a group of people over a 3000 year period via three dramatic reincarnations to validate how a country’s politics and religion impact our lives. Star proves how karma is perpetuated and how the ongoing cycle of lessons and truths may be cultivated and healed. This original and intriguing saga travels through three distinct periods of political and religious upheaval; Egypt of 1400 BC under Akhenaton’s rule to Henry VIII’s 16th century Britain - - climaxing in New York City of 2001 with the tragedy of Sept. 11th. Star exposes the truth as to why we reincarnate and how we are resolving our karma in this present time in order to return to our Divinity.
http://www.mariefriend.com/
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PAUL GERALD -- Travel and Food
Portland, OR
Paul writes about three of Portland's favorite activities: hiking, camping, and eating breakfast. His 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Portland is the best-selling hiking book in town, and his Best Tent Camping in Oregon offers 50 choices for great camping all over the state. In 2010, he published the "second serving" of his all-breakfast guide to the city, Breakfast in Bridgetown.
http://www.paulgerald.com
EARLENE GREY -- Poetry
Oregon City, OR
Heart to Heart is a unique and interesting gift book that is
comprised of easy and uplifting language. Sprinkled with Earleneisms
(one-line bits of poetry) as well as more traditional verse, it is filled
with subtleties of insight, humor and wisdom. To hear Earlene read from her
book visit http://www.earlenegrey.com/PoetsCorner.html.
http://www.EarleneGrey.com
CAROL GRIER -- Memoir
Portland, OR
Choices, a memoir -- The true life story of a depression-era young girl who meets life head-on in a time when women weren't bold, decisive and insightful. A woman before her time, Carol weaves a fascinating story of indomitable spirit, fierce determination, gentle humor and resiliency that has the reader weeping and laughing at the same time as they learn by example how to "pull your sox up and get on with it". Carol now lives in Beaverton, Oregon where she is currently working on a book, "How to Recognize a Good Man When You Meet Him," as well as a novel set in the mountains of Idaho.
www.choiceswehave.com
BARBARA GUARDINO -- Historical fiction
Portland, OR
How I Met The Beatles (And How They Broke My Heart) --
The story takes place during the British Invasion in 1964. It is a fictitious account of a real issue that today's kids face--idol worship in the entertainment industry. It is meant to appeal both to Christian and secular audiences, and to adults and children in order to precipitate inter-generational discussions. It also contains a multicultural element, as the Casey family form friendships with a Hispanic-American family.
Redemption of a Psychic --
As the world economic crisis deepens, psychics are having a heyday predicting the future. Some of them will actually be accurate. But how do you tell whether a psychic is for real? At least one world famous clairvoyant, David Marius Guardino, will not be making predictions this year; he died on May 10, 2007. David was my son. More important, he was a fraud. And David’s family has produced a book to set the record straight. My Son, My Son, Redemption of a Psychic, recounts David’s sordid career, and the destructive effect his flamboyant Las Vegas lifestyle had on others, especially members of my family. It also delivers a message of hope to people who are lost in the world of the occult--as I was for many years--that the Lord Jesus Christ is waiting to heal us all.
http://www.guardinoswrite.com/
LISA HENDRIX -- Paranormal historical romance
Southern Oregon
Lisa Hendrix fell in love for the first time at age 10
(with both of the Men from U.N.C.L.E., for those of you who remember that
far back) and has been fascinated by the whole concept of love ever since.
That interest led her naturally enough to reading romance novels, and then
to writing them--which, coincidentally, put her in a hotel elevator with
Robert Vaughn at an RWA conference. Still waiting for that equally
serendipitous encounter with David McCallum, she is now working on an
extended series about a crew of cursed Viking raiders. The first two,
IMMORTAL WARRIOR and IMMORTAL OUTLAW were published by Berkley Books in
2008 and 2009. IMMORTAL CHAMPION and a fourth unnamed book will hit the
shelves in 2011.
http://lisahendrix.com
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Jefferson, OR
AMBOLAJA: INTO THE LIGHT -- Jericha Miller is unprepared for the world the mysterious light takes her to where the unexpected is an everyday occurrence and dreams become reality.
DISCONTINUITY: VOLUME TWO OF AMBOLAJA -- Finn awakes to find Jericha gone and sets off with their two daughters on a journey to the Faraway Place to find magic and wisdom amid cooking pots and ponies.
www.PublishAmerica.com,
www.ambolaja.com
DAVID HOROWITZ -- Poetry
Seattle, WA
Rose Alley Press primarily publishes books featuring rhymed metrical poetry by Pacific Northwest poets. Our most recent anthology, Many Trails to the Summit, included poems by Sherman Alexie, David Mason, Belle Randall, Joan Swift, Oliver de la Paz, and many other luminaries. Founded and still managed by David D. Horowitz, we have published fourteen titles and are approaching our sixteenth anniversary.
http://www.rosealleypress.com
Redmond, OR
"...It’s slightly reminiscent of Clan of the Cave Bear, but more lyrical and with all the boring parts removed to showcase the love story." "If you loved the Man From Stone Creek, this will resonate with you as this longing is also born of two people determined to do the
right thing. "
www.patyjager.net
Wally Johnston’s first published article appeared in a youth magazine in 1978. Since then he has written in various publications. He received his MA in Counseling Psychology from George Fox University and has been in private practice as a counselor/coach and educator. He has taught in public and private schools and has been a police trainer. The author volunteered as a law enforcement chaplain in New York City following the terrorist attack on 9/11/2001. He and four other Portland area chaplains met with police and fire personnel and their families and assisted at Ground Zero. Because Wally believes relationships play a vital role in life, he established Foundations 4 Your Life in 2008 to provide relationship coaching and education. Wally served 26 years as a law enforcement chaplain. He joined the International Conference of Police Chaplains in 1985 and has risen to its highest certification as a Master Chaplain.
www.Foundations4YourLife.com
RITA TRAUT KABETO -- Writings with a metaphysical touch
Portland, OR
FANNY'S FLIGHT, set in Germany of the 1950s, a young adult novel about teenage Fanny learning to assert herself in a climate of complete parental control in every aspect of life.
RUN AWAY JAMIE, a chapter book for the middle grades, about a girl who is unhappy at home and plans to run away. Her deep psychic connection to her dead grandmother is the saving grace in her life.
CROWS AND OTHER PEDESTRIANS (for adults) is a collection of critical and personal essays, sketches, a travellogue to Weimar, 3 fun crow poems.
e-mail: kabetofandr@gmail.com
http://sites.google.com/site/ritatrautkabeto
SUSAN KALIOR -- Fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, romance, philosophy, visionary fiction, psychology workbooks
Tualatin, OR
Given her first profession was a psychotherapist and having facilitated self-discovery workshops for decades, Susan Kalior writes books that enlighten and uplift the human spirit, infusing psychology, sociology, and philosophy into every manuscript. Her current books are:
Growing Wings Self-Discovery Workbook-17 Workshops to a better Life, Vols. 1 and 2
Exploring the Multi-faceted Self; The Other Side of God: The Eleven Gem Odyssey of Being; The Other Side of Life: The Eleven Gem Odyssey of Death; Warriors in the Mist: A Medieval Dark Fantasy; The Dark Side of Light: A Medieval Time Travel Fantasy; Johnny, the Mark of Chaos (Tazmark Dark Fantasy/Horror series); Jenséa, An Angel's Touch (Tazmark Dark Fantasy/Horror).
www.bluewingworkshops.com
Portland, Oregon
GELATO SISTERHOOD ON THE AMALFI SHORE: Experience the enchanting Amalfi Coast through the eyes of author Chantal Kelly as she expertly guides a small group of women where blue horizons stretch endlessly and romance abounds. Intriguing towns and spectacular vistas spring to life with detailed description and personal stories, delivering the undeniable charm of Italy.
www.feniciapress.com
Portland, OR
Delilah Marvelle is the author of two series, The Scandal series and The Gallantry series. Her next book, Forever and a Day, will be released in January 2012.
http://www.delilahmarvelle.com/
Captivate your mind and enrapture your soul with the mysterious and unimaginable story of the Chono-Oo-Ee-Pay B-Doda’s existence, the American Indian tribe that was shattered and slowly
dismantled by the coming of early settlers. Lose yourself and feel the life forces that build this story as Echata takes you through his spiritual journey of being “The one who was to come,” The tribe’s medicine man and guardian of the The Great Stone Circle. Be among the first to read about the sacred knowledge of tribal history and spiritual teachings of the Chono-Oo-Ee Pay B-Doda and how they became “The Lost Children of The Great Spirit.”
Roseburg, OR
Tamara’s Child is a captivating and profoundly relevant story about the struggles of a homeless, pregnant teenager, set against a backdrop of murder and deceit. Winner, 2011 Eric Hoffer Award for Young Adult Book. Midwest Book Review says, “Tamara’s Child is a thought provoking… tale that should not be passed up.” B K Mayo is a published author of both fiction and non-fiction. His award-winning novel Tamara’s Child was inspired by his work with at-risk youth at the high school level. Mayo and his wife, Karen, live in southwestern Oregon
www.bkmayo.com
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Salem, OR
Along with action and adventure, Ada, Legend of a Healer also brings to light numerous philosophical issues. Like many middle and high school girls, Ada is introduced to society's harsh realities at a young age, so she's built a wall of anger to strengthen her self reliance, to survive. Despite the pressure and demands, Ada refuses to sacrifice her self-worth, and in this she discovers that a strong will overcomes all obstacles.
http://www.adaslegend.com
Troutdale, OR
Flaherty's Crossing: Kate Flaherty's estranged father dies whispering a secret--one that may destroy what is left of her family or save it. Only one person can lead Kate to the truth--the man who just died. But following the clues he left requires accepting the possibility of life after death and reexamining the prejudices on which she built her life. Champagne Books, February 2010
http://www.kaylinmcfarren.com
Portland, OR
Publishers: Kensington Books (U.S.) and Avon/HarperCollins (U.K.) An award-winning debut novel inspired by the courtship of the author's grandparents, Letters From Home features a Midwestern infantryman who, in the midst of WWII, falls deeply in love through a year-long letter exchange--unaware that the girl he's been writing to isn't the one replying. Book club rights have been sold to Doubleday and Reader's Digest (U.S./U.K.), global sales are on the rise, and the film rights are being shopped by the prestigious Creative Artists Agency.
www.KristinaMcMorris.com
Portland, OR
Minnette Meador is the author of 11 historical romance, paranormal, urban fantasy, epic fantasy, and even children’s books, as M.A. Smith.
www.minnettemeador.com
JIMMIE MOGLIA, Shakespeare/Historical fiction
Portland, OR
Your Daily Shakespeare – an Arsenal of Verbal Weapons to Drive your Friends into Action and your Enemies into Despair is the ultimate reference book of Shakespearean quotation and related amusing and useful information. It is the only dictionary indexed by daily situations. Each entry (over 10,000) has the situation, the quote, tips on how to use it and a description of the context in which the original quote appears in the play, poem or sonnet. Your Daily Shakespeare, do not leave home without it!
http://dailyshakespeare.com
Tacoma, WA
Apocrypha: Relationships can be difficult, especially when one partner is human and the other is an angel. Sophie and Michael--yes, that Michael--eventually work things out, although their issues are bigger and obstacles more difficult than mere mortals face. Lisa Mowat has created a fascinating romance that stretches across four millennia...a thought-provoking tale (that) contemplates fundamental ontological issues of spirituality, philosophy, and the supernatural.". --Arches Magazine
www.apocrypha.me
e-mail: lisa.mowat@gmail.com
Beavercreek, OR
Swedish Roots in Oregon (SRIO) is a registered non-profit, educational organization dedicated to researching, documenting, and publishing books shedding light on the Swedish history of the state.
www.swedishrootsinoregon.org and www.larsnordstrom.com
WEST LINN, OR
LAURENCE OVERMIRE, known to many as the poet-in-residence on The Jeff Farias Show has had a multi-faceted career as writer, actor, director and educator. His most recent book, GONE HOLLYWOOD, takes us deep into the dark heart of the tinsel town world he knows very well, a world where pretense is a virtue, make believe is real, and money is a provocative plaything. Be ready to drop the shades as you turn these pages and take a good look at the realities behind the illusions.
www.laurenceovermire.com
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RENE G. PARENT - General biography, travel
Portland, OR
JOBLESS IN GAINESVILLE: Finding Meaningful Work and Our Place in the Sun
THOSE BIRTHDAYS IN BETWEEN: Whether in Lake Tahoe, Vermont, or celebrating at those surprise birthday parties in between.
Angelica "Angel" Pilato -- memoir from the Vietnam War
Lake Oswego, OR
How do you survive when everything you believed about the world is turned upside down? In 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War, testosterone-fueled fighter pilots take off from Udorn Air Base in Thailand on sorties over dangerous targets in North Vietnam. Some come back, many do not. Into this fog of war enters Captain Pilato, a starry-eyed idealist, assigned to manage the officers' club. The fighter pilots christen the officers' club "Angel's Truck Stop," which becomes the backdrop for the conflicts, challenges, and choices she encounters. It reveals a woman's struggle to fit into a man's world. As the realities of war erode her ideals, she realizes the future doesn't hold the certainties it once did. Angel's Truck Stop is hilarious and at times, heart-wrenching.
www.angels-truckstop.com
Beaverton, OR
Creator: Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Epic, Earth's Human Behavior Confronted -- Thomas Scribner finds himself inexplicably in the center of Times Square in New York City. He is about to experience a calamitous event. One directly related to the Guardians of the Universes’ threatened devastation of humankind. Scribner subsequently confirms the mark of the Creator is truly on him. His mission to save humanity is real.
Al Pollens’ work life included computer hardware and software engineering as well as 25 years in sales and marketing. In addition, he has been telling stories his whole life. He delights in his children and grandchildren, and loves his wife of 38 years.
e-mail: AlPollens@comcast.net
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Eugene, OR
A finalist for an Oregon Book Award in fiction, Cezanne’s Quarry is the first entry in the Bernard Martin mystery series. During the summer of 1885 Martin investigates the murder of beautiful woman with whom the artist had a passionate love affair in Aix-en-Provence. The Blood of Lorraine follows Martin to northern France where he must solve the murder of a baby and two prominent Jews before the rising tide of anti-Semitism overtakes his town. This novel will appear in the New York Times’ Paperback Row the weekend of the Fair.
www.barbaracpope.com
KEN REGER -- Thriller
Happy Valley, OR
The Girl on the Bridge --
Critics have called it a tender love story and a high-speed drama, but nothing in this book is what it seems. The story is a philosophical exploration of reality, to be sure, and the protagonist, Kevin Edwards, is deeply involved in a search for identity. He experiences flashbacks from combat in Vietnam, observes the counter culture of the late 60s, and seeks authenticity in a hospital board meeting. How can all this be resolved? Well, in the last chapter, it jells all of a sudden. Thoughtful readers may find the story ends, but the ideas linger.
e-mail: kenuby2@comcast.net
Portland, OR
In Search of Fatherhood: A Mother Lode of Wisdom from the World of Daughterhood is the story of what happened when he faced questions he couldn’t answer in his desire to do a better job of raising his daughters. He wanted to understand fatherhood from their vantage point, so he interviewed 50 women from around the world to learn the many ways in which fathers--good and bad, and in-between--affect their daughters’ lives, for better or worse.
www.kevin-renner.com
SUSAN RICH -- Employment/Job Search, Writing/Editing
Portland, OR
Write it Rich! How to write a kick-butt resume cover letter helps job seekers transform their job search. Author Susan Rich demonstrates a step-by-step writing process, using before/during/after examples, that yield an attention-grabbing cover letter. Her approach helps job seekers write the letter, get the interview.
Write it Rich! Tips for reluctant writers is the perfect companion to How to write a kick-butt resume cover letter. Filled with self-editing tips--including how to bust writer’s block and streamline sentences--the book also teaches writers how to craft DREAMY copy that resonates with HR pros and hiring managers.
Susan Rich, owner of RichWriting.com, is a copywriter, editor, and public speaker. She is the invisible voice behind ghost blogs, sales letters, and media scripts. Susan has a journalism degree and more than 20 years of experience in print, PR, and marketing. She has published more than 2,000 articles, that’s about 1 million words in print.
www.end-the-job-search-now.com, www.richwriting.com
JIM RIVA -- Humor, Satire, Adventure
SOARING SPARROW PRESS -- "Laughter is good for your health"
Beaverton, OR
Jim Riva has been running Soaring Sparrow Press for 13 years. He has written five books that are as different as apples, oranges, pineapples, bananas, and kumquats. For the 3rd Annual NW Book Festival, he will be showcasing his latest book, Oregonian Nights, which just might be the most "Portland" story ever told.
www.jimriva.com
Eugene, OR
THE JOURNEY OF THE ITALIANS IN AMERICA uses a photographic approach toward unraveling the history and legacy of Italians and their presence in America. Examining approximately 500 unique photographs of Italian families, settlements, businesses, and celebrities, the author celebrates the ways in which this ethnic group has influenced many aspects of American life, including arts, agriculture, industry, religion, cuisine, sports, and politics. Beginning in the late 1870s, this work illustrates how the immigrants and their descendants faced the hardships, disappointments, achievements and successes of this ongoing experience.
www.italianamericanjourney.org
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Portland, OR
David conducts the creative process of project development at Craigmore Creations. From story genesis to research trip planning to story writing, David guides the “in house” works from start to finish. He is a storyteller, animal tracker and ecologist. A life-long student of nature, David has been described as a “walking field guide” to the flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest. He is a father of two children with whom he consults about the projects of Craigmore Creations.
http://blog.craigmorecreations.com - David Shapiro's personal blog
www.missoulafloodstory.com - Terra Tempo: Ice Age Cataclysm! graphic novel series website
www.victorvonvector.com - Blunderbuss Wanderlust, illustrated poetry book website
Portland, OR
FLOWERS FOR HER GRAVE: An old-fashioned whodunnit! A twenty year old murder in a small town awakens memories and monsters. No one could have guessed the truth.
THE WOMAN IN THE WING: A historical mystery that takes place in a defense plant and offers a glimpse into the lives of women who served at home during World War II.
SEVEN CITIES OF GREED: A group of women acquire an ancient book and find themselves on a trip to New Mexico followed by a modern day conquistador who will stop at nothing to have it and the secrets it holds.
www.jeansheldon.com
Author, artist, and currently president of the Northwest Association of Book Publishers.
Portland, OR
I TASTE FIRE, EARTH, RAIN: Elements of a Life with a Sherpa -- Sometimes one is ready to take risks, accept the unexpected, and commit to a dramatically altered life. As Caryl treks around the Annapurna Mountains of Nepal, she falls in love with her Sherpa trekking guide, Nima--his country, his people, and their joy. This is an inspiring story of love, cultural exploration the importance of place, finding one’s faith, and the revelation that in the Himalaya, anything is possible. Caryl writes to inspire others to travel towards "a broadening of consciousness, the ultimate destination after any journey." She intends to never stop traveling, and so her migration continues.
www.CarylSherpa.com
Portland, OR
As a twelve-year-old eye witness to the devastating attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Bob Weber tells the story of his Dad's journey from Shaniko, Oregon to the Naval base in Hawaii on that fateful Suday morning. The family's escape and eventual evacuation is an interesting part of history.
www.pearlharboreyewitness.com
GEMMA WHELAN
Fiona Clarke, an Irish writer living in New York, has been running away from her past since she left rural Cregora, Ireland, for boarding school. That past finds her, many years later, when her thinly veiled autobiographical novel is optioned for a movie. Working as the film’s consultant, Fiona unearths deep secrets, relives childhood trauma, and connects with an estranged family thrust back into her life. As her history opens upon her, Fiona must stop running and confront her secret shame.
www.fionastolenchild.com
Friday Harbor, WA
Award-winning, bestselling novelist, Susan Wingate, is co-host of the very popular talk radio show, DIALOGUE: BETWEEN THE LINES. To date, Wingate has written eight novels, four of which have been published with another two slated for publication in 2011. Her amateur sleuth series entitled The Bobby’s Diner Series received awards in three separate book competitions.
www.susanwingate.com
Portland, Oregon
George Byron Wright is the author of four novels, three set in the small towns of his youth: Baker City 1948, Tillamook 1952, and Roseburg 1959. His fourth novel, Driving to Vernonia, was released in 2009. Newport Blues, A Salesman’s Lament, is due out this fall. He lives with his wife, Betsy, in Portland, Oregon.
www.c3publications.com
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