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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

An introduction to the Northwest Book Fair and Media Fest that will be featuring over 100 authors and media creators from the Pacific Northwest. This program sets the stage for the next five months of conversations with some of the amazing participants that will be at the event. Northwest Book Fair & Media Fair on

Author Interview: Ellie Alexander – Part Three of LIVE EVENTS for Author Series Ashland Mystery Fest with Ellie Alexander In this episode of Northwest Book Talk, host Patty Grasher chats with bestselling cozy mystery author Ellie Alexander, founder of the Ashland Mystery Fest. Ellie shares how a reader’s simple request sparked a town-wide celebration now

Author Interview: Caren Hahn – Part Two of LIVE EVENTS for Author Series In this episode of Northwest Book Talk, I talk with Caren Hahn, an award winning thriller and suspense and fantasy author of her insights on the importance of live events for book promotion. Caren shared her experiences and insights about attending author