Category Archives: Espresso Book Machine

Free Books… and Hear Me, Caffeinated

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Laura Stanfill

Dan Berne’s The Gods of Second Chances, my small press’ next novel release, is coming out March 1, and I have a few giveaway copies to share. Contact me if you want one, and specify paperback or ebook. Here’s the description: … Continue reading →

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Editing on Paper

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

I’m at the very tail end of editing my press’ March book, The Gods of Second Chances by Dan Berne. It’s amazing how a manuscript that has been read and revised multiple times can still need tweaks once it’s in bound book … Continue reading →

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A Simplified Map of the Real World

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

Stevan Allred’s debut at Powell’s was as amazing as it possibly could have been. We had an overflow crowd estimated between 160 and 180. We had a special guest performance artist, the “painted man” who inspired one of Stevan’s characters. … Continue reading →

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LAUNCH!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

A Simplified Map of the Real World–the book I have been editing, laying out, proofing, sending out for reviews, cradling in my arms, for the past nine months–is now available! You can find it as a paperback and ebook on Amazon. It’s … Continue reading →

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I Have a Book on Amazon–Now What?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

When I published Brave on the Page: Oregon Writers on Craft and the Creative Life last October, I made the decision to use the Espresso Book Machine at Powell’s, and the Espresso worldwide network as my primary distributor. Up until now, the … Continue reading →

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Powell’s Top Fives for 2012

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

I’ve always loved Powell’s Books in Portland. In fact, I moved here, sight unseen, in 2001, after reading about Powell’s and figuring a place with a giant independent bookstore surely would be a good place for a writer to live. … Continue reading →

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The Interview Continues

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

My heart is broken after the shootings at the Clackamas mall and in Connecticut. Both hit close to home–as an Oregon resident and an elementary school parent. I know people who were affected by the Oregon tragedy. And I know how … Continue reading →

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Visiting The Bookshelf Muse, My Radio Interview with Sheila Hamilton and More Good News!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

I’m so excited to be a guest over at The Bookshelf Muse today, sharing details about my experience using the Espresso Book Machine as the Forest Avenue Press printer and primary distributor. In Why I Love the Espresso Book Machine, … Continue reading →

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The Radio Station on Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

I visited the PacWest Center in downtown Portland this morning to record a short segment with radio personality Sheila Hamilton. She’s a dynamic force in the local media community, and I’ve been listening to her since I moved to Oregon … Continue reading →

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Brave on the Page at Wordstock!

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

There you have it–my own personal gallery of Wordstock photos. I worked like crazy in August and September to launch Brave on the Page before this October 13-14 weekend, and it was definitely worth it. I had so much fun seeing many … Continue reading →

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