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Living Well with Chronic Pain: Interview with Author Toni Woodard, “I’m Fine” In this powerful episode of Northwest Book Talk, I sit down with Toni Woodard, author of I’m Fine: Chronic Pain SUCKS!, to explore what it really means to live with ongoing physical pain. After enduring failed spinal surgeries in her thirties, Toni turned […]

Interview with Aron Steinke: Creator of SPEECHLESS, a Powerful New Children’s Graphic Novel In this episode of NW Book Talk, we welcome Aron Steinke, Eisner-nominated author and cartoonist, best known for his Mr. Wolf’s Class series. Aron joins us to talk about his brand-new standalone graphic novel, SPEECHLESS — a heartfelt and humorous story about

Join me for a unique talk with Gregory Gorham, author of “A Lifetime of Art”. His book spans almost six decades of artworks from high school and college, working as an illustrator for the Ford Motor Company followed by many years as a commercial artist and finally entering into the joy of retirement and the

Best-selling author Caren Hahn talks about dragons, suspense, and fantasy. This Northwest author started writing for fun and passion before becoming an increasingly in-demand author with 14 books and counting. In this episode, she shares her journey and how the joy of reading and writing helps her deal with life’s stresses. Find out more about

Welcome to Northwest Book Talk, the show where we dive into the world of books, authors, and the stories behind the stories. I’m Patty Grasher, and today we’re joined by Connie Morgan, a new author who’s here to share her incredible journey to publication. Her debut book, More than Luck Required is an inspiring story

Are you looking to publish your book beyond the rubber stamp methods of DIY printing? Does Amazon and Ingram Spark not the way you want to publish but you still want to make your books affordable – printing overseas may be the option you’re looking for. This episode goes into all that and more with

In this interview with Christy Caplan, we discussed effective and easy PR strategies tailored specifically for independent authors. Christy shared practical tips on building a strong author brand, leveraging social media, and engaging with readers to increase visibility and boost book sales. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your PR approach, this conversation

In this episode we meet Emily Cadiz, the author of Finnegan the Dragon, a delightful story that’s captured the hearts of children and adults alike. But Finnegan is on a mission that is beyond entertainment for young readers. Stay tuned to discover how Finnegan helps develop cognitive reading skills for young readers and how these

Darcy Guyant is a retired Coast Guard commander and helicopter pilot. For 18 years he was battling stormy water rescues that took his love of adventure to oftentimes terrifying levels. But helping and saving people in trouble is a deep part of who he is. Today, he shares some of his stories for young readers,

In this episode of NW Book Talk, we sit down with Sue Dockstader, editor, publisher, and daughter of a celebrated author. Growing up in rural England and living across the globe, Sue has a unique perspective on storytelling. After a successful career as a lawyer and writer in London, Hong Kong and across the United