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Tag Archives: powell’s
A Simplified Map of the Real World
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
Posted in Books, Espresso Book Machine, Fiction, small press
Tagged launch, Laura Stanfill, powell's, Simplified Map of the Real World, stevan allred
7 Comments
Success Stories: Polly Dugan’s Big Book News
You know the dream? The dream that starts with a call from an agent and continues with a two-book deal with a major New York publisher? I’m so excited to announce that Polly Dugan, an Oregon writer I know, is … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fiction, Writing
Tagged Little Brown, Polly Dugan, powell's, pre-empt, Wendy Sherman
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Powell’s Top Fives for 2012
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
Posted in Books, Community, Espresso Book Machine, Writing
Tagged Brave on the Page, Forest Avenue Press, Oregon writers, powell's, Top Fives
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Whee!
Thanks to everyone for your support and suggestions about handling my nerves yesterday! Once I got to Powell’s and saw friends and family, neighbors and fellow writers, I relaxed into the experience and had a marvelous time. I’ll post more … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Community, Writing
Tagged Brave on the Page, Forest Avenue Press, Laura Stanfill, Pearl Room reading, powell's
16 Comments
Quick: How Do You Handle Nerves?
I’m getting surprisingly nervous today, as we approach this evening’s Powell’s reading. I’ve read in public before–not tons of times, but enough to know I can get up on stage, or behind the podium, look out at friends and family … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, Writing
Tagged Brave on the Page, handling nerves, Laura Stanfill, powell's, public speaking, reading at Powell's
26 Comments
Dream Come True
These days, when you hear authors talking about the dream-come-true scenario of getting an agent, or a publishing deal, the dream isn’t always what they expected. Times have changed significantly. Advances, for instance, I was told earlier this week by … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Reading, Writing
Tagged dream come true, Forest Avenue Press, Laura Stanfill, micro press, Portland Oregon, powell's, signed edition
16 Comments
Book of the Year and Other News
I’m new to being a small press publisher, with my first title just released in October, and I’ve already learned how much time marketing and setting up readings takes away from working with the words themselves. I’ve also learned that … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Reading, Writing
Tagged book of the year, Brave on the Page, Laura Stanfill, Oregon writers, powell's, small press, Staff Pick, writer
21 Comments
Your Dream Book Reading
What’s your dream book reading like? Mine is pretty darn close to Kristy Athens’ Get Your Pitchfork On! event at Powell’s Hawthorne last Thursday. First of all, it was Powell’s, Portland’s legendary independent bookstore. The Hawthorne location specializes in home and garden topics–perfect … Continue reading
Portland Writing News That Makes Me Happy
Scott Sparling’s debut novel, WIRE TO WIRE, is racking up more wonderful reviews, including this piece touting its thrills and dark humor in Sunday’s Oregonian. That adds to the novel’s other excellent publicity, including raves from Kirkus, Playboy and a starred … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Community, Writing
Tagged Jackie Shannon Hollis, Oregon, Pinewood Table, Portland, powell's, scott sparling
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The Joy of Powell’s
I’m a book browser, a title checker, a back-cover blurb skimmer. I’m also a sucker for staff recommendations–but only the handwritten ones with (occasionally) too many exclamation points that punctuate the shelves at independent bookstores. That being said, I’m in … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, Research, Writing
Tagged 1800s, first draft, history, novel, powell's
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