NWBookTalk

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

On this episode of Northwest Book Talk, Patty Grasher welcomes author Evan Kidwell, writing as E. K. Kidwell, creator of Timeaous Spark and the Luck Curse. Based in Sequim, Washington, Evan shares the remarkable story behind his debut fantasy novel—beginning with a bold public commitment at a leadership conference to publish a book within one

Shirley Karr: Regency Romance, Tall Ships, and the Promise of a Happy Ending Historical romance author Shirley Karr joins Northwest Book Talk to share how childhood years in England, a love of Regency history, and an unforgettable sail on the tall ship Lady Washington helped shape her fiction. Shirley talks about blending humor, adventure, romance,

Jesse Morse on Place-Based Writing, Poetry & Finding Stories in Everyday Landscapes Writer, poet, musician, and educator Jesse Morse joins Northwest Book Talk to explore the art of place-based writing and how paying closer attention to the world around us can deepen storytelling. Jesse teaches literature and creative writing at Clark College and discusses how

Michelle St. Romain — Writing Memory, Ancestry, and the Stories That Shape Us Michelle St. Romain joins Northwest Book Talk to share the inspiration behind her debut novel Song of Belonging, a multi-generational story rooted in memory, ancestry, and magical realism. We explore how personal history, culture, and poetry shaped her writing, along with her

Craig Orback, an award-winning children’s book illustrator, joins Northwest Book Talk to share his journey, creative process, and how visual storytelling brings books to life. He also previews his interactive workshop at the Northwest Book Fair & Media Fest, exploring the life of Charles Schulz and the creation of the beloved Peanuts characters.

Temple Lentz – Not Quite Home: Fiction, Community, and Solving Real-World Problems Temple Lentz—nonprofit CEO, elected official, and award-winning author—joins Northwest Book Talk to discuss her debut novel Not Quite Home. Inspired by real experiences in Southwest Washington, the story follows two women from very different worlds who come together to address homelessness through an

Deb Miller – Finding Your Happiness Beyond the Fairy Tale Deb Miller, a 10-time award-winning author and former Fortune 500 marketing executive, joins Northwest Book Talk to share the story behind her book Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness. Drawing from a life shaped by global experiences, career reinvention, and personal transformation, Deb

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