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Richard Wing: The Remarkable Story of Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree Richard Wing has spent years bringing the history of Fort Vancouver to life as a volunteer certified interpretive guide. Now he has turned one piece of that history into a children’s book about Vancouver’s remarkable Old Apple Tree. Working with local artist Pam Gunn, Wing

Nicole M. Miller: Horses, History and Until Our Time Comes Nicole M. Miller is a Southwest Washington historical fiction author, lifelong horsewoman, and award-winning journalist whose love of horses and history comes together in her novel Until Our Time Comes. Set in Poland during World War II, the novel follows a story of courage, survival,

Northwest Book Talk host Patty Grasher talks with Corbin Muck, author of High Water Heavy, a hard-boiled mystery set in 1948 Portland, Oregon. Corbin shares what drew him to this pivotal period in Portland history, how extensive research helped shape the world of the novel, and how two very different private investigators became the center

Northwest Book Talk host Patty Grasher talks with Judith Dickenson Ackaret, author of the Die-cut Cozy Mysteries, about the unusual path that took her from criminal investigations and composite art to cozy mystery writing. Judith also shares how paper crafting became part of her fictional world and how teaching crafts to adults with developmental disabilities

Book Fair in Review: Authors, Media, and Northwest Storytelling On this episode of Northwest Book Talk, host Patty Grasher reflects on the 2026 Northwest Book Fair & Media Fest, a community event bringing together regional authors, readers, media creators, workshop presenters, volunteers, and sponsors. Patty looks back at the purpose of the fair, the energy

Christy Peterson on Bookselling, Local Authors, and Vintage Books Patty Grasher talks with Christy Peterson, nonfiction writer, editor, and bookseller at Vintage Books in Vancouver, Washington. Christy shares an inside look at how local and indie authors can approach bookstores, what makes a book a good fit for consignment, and why authors need to actively

Monika Spykerman: Finding the Human Story Behind the Headlines Feature writer Monika Spykerman of The Columbian joins Patty Grasher to discuss the art of human-interest storytelling and why people are often the most important part of any story. Monika shares her unconventional path from newsroom assistant to feature writer, how she discovers story ideas, and

Dawn Sellers of POV Filmmakers: Bringing Stories from Page to Screen How does a story become a film? In this episode of Northwest Book Talk, Patty Grasher talks with screenwriter Dawn Sellers of POV Filmmakers, a Vancouver-based nonprofit supporting independent filmmakers through collaboration, education, and production. Dawn shares how authors can use film trailers to

Jordan Fitch on Live Events, Book Fairs & Connecting with Readers Thriller author Jordan Fitch, author of The Cardinal Line and NameTown, returns to Northwest Book Talk to share how live events have helped him grow his audience, connect with readers, and build his author platform. From bookstore signings and breweries to book fairs and

Barbara Herkert Shares the Hidden Stories Behind Historical Picture Books Award-winning children’s author Barbara Herkert joins Northwest Book Talk to share the stories behind her beautifully crafted historical and biographical picture books. Known for titles that bring history, art, and overlooked voices to life for young readers, Barbara discusses her passion for uncovering the “hidden