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Read Northwest: Building Strong Readers, One Child at a Time Anna Paul and Brook Trang of Read Northwest join Northwest Book Talk to share how their Clark County based nonprofit is transforming early childhood literacy through one-on-one mentoring and community support. With roots dating back to 2022, Read Northwest has grown from just two pilot […]

Karen Kent – How to Almost Win a Gingerbread Contest Karen Kent joins Northwest Book Talk to share her magical middle grade novel How to Almost Win a Gingerbread Contest. Set in the charming town of Cinnamon Falls, the story follows eleven-year-old Angie as she navigates friendship struggles, a competitive baking contest, and a mysterious

Writing Together: Clark Hays & Kathleen McFall of PumpJack Press On this episode of Northwest Book Talk, host Patty Grasher talks with Portland writing duo Clark Hays and Kathleen McFall, founders of PumpJack Press. Together they’ve written more than a dozen books spanning paranormal westerns, alternate history, science fiction, and romantic comedy. They discuss how

Leslie Johansen Nack: Writing Through Trauma, Resilience, and Recovery Award-winning author Leslie Johansen Nack joins Northwest Book Talk to discuss the deeply personal stories behind her powerful memoirs Fourteen: A Daughter’s Memoir of Adventure, Sailing, and Survival and its sequel Nineteen: A Daughter’s Memoir of Reckoning and Recovery. In this candid conversation, Leslie shares how

Adriana Baer: Building Community Through “I’m Into This Place” This week on Northwest Book Talk, Patty Grasher welcomes Adriana Baer — theater director, arts journalist, and creator of the podcast and radio program I’m Into This Place. Adriana shares how her background in theater directing led her to discover Vancouver’s vibrant and often underrecognized arts

Researching the Wild: Mary Boone’s Adventures in Nonfiction Writing Award-winning, international nonfiction author Mary Boone has written more than 70 books for young readers, bringing curiosity and adventure to every page. In this interview Mary shares some of important details that go into researching, writing, publishing and promoting nonfiction books for young readers. A former

👉 In This Interview Deb Cushman is a middle grade fantasy author and creator of the Chronicles of Nadavir series, known for her richly imagined worlds and strong young heroes. In this conversation, Deb shares her fast-writing, careful-revising process, explaining how a manuscript may take two months to draft but up to two years to

On this episode of Northwest Book Talk, host Patty Grasher welcomes science fiction and fantasy author L J Dix, whose books are known for blending adventure, warmth, and what she calls “cozy sci-fi.” L J Dix is the author of several beloved series, including Starship Cat, Star Trader Independence, Diplomat’s Apprentice, and her newest series,

Author C. T. Carey Gives an Inside Look at Writing, Publishing and Distribution for Indie Authors. This conversation offers listeners a chance to discover his work and get a preview of meeting him in person at the Northwest Book Fair & Media Fest on June 27, 2026.

Cartoonist & Graphic Novelist Jonno Heyne on Storytelling, Comics, and Meeting Readers Face-to-Face In this episode ofNorthwest Book Talk, cartoonist and graphic novelistJonno Heyneshares his creative journey and love of visual storytelling. He talks about writing and illustrating comics, building an audience, and why meeting readers in person—at comic cons, book fairs, and community events—brings