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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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Success Stories: Polly Dugan’s Big Book News

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

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 →

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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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Whee!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

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 →

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Quick: How Do You Handle Nerves?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

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 →

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Dream Come True

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

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 →

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Book of the Year and Other News

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

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 →

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Your Dream Book Reading

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

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 →

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Portland Writing News That Makes Me Happy

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Laura Stanfill

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 →

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The Joy of Powell’s

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Laura Stanfill

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 →

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