Friends and Colleagues, I have exciting news. In 1996, Carla Perry founded an independent book publishing company in Newport, Oregon. Since, Dancing Moon Press has published over 300 books. Last month, Carla retired and sold her small press to me. I am delighted to take over where Carla left off in supporting writers at every…
Attention all Oregon lovers, book lovers, beach lovers, travel lovers! I am elated to announce that I’ve signed the contract to write the travel book ‘Day Trips to the Oregon Coast’ for Globe Pequot Press. Globe Pequot, an imprint of Roman Littlefield, is the publisher of my ‘Day Trips from Portland‘ book, which will be…
My story Exploring Willamette Valley Wine Country is in Bend Magazine. I loved meeting so many restaurateurs and winemakers, hearing about their passion, and tasting the fruits of their labors!
The Art of the Personal Essay Taught by Kim Cooper Findling Sunday November 4 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $45 Do you want to write personal essays with punch? The personal essay, also known as short narrative non-fiction, can vary widely in form, from charming storytelling to poignant narrative. But what makes an essay successful…
I’ve signed the contract to write the third edition of “Day Trips from Portland: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler.” Research is underway! Look for the book to appear in the spring of 2019.
I’m so excited to be teaching this year at the Northwest Travel and Lifestyle Writers Conference. Yakima, WA Convention Center April 22 – 24, 2018 Workshops include: “Magazine Pitching 101” “Borrowing Tenets of Fiction for Stronger Nonfiction Writing” https://travelwritersconference.com/ https://travelwritersconference.com/conference-presenters/ See you there!
I loved writing this essay, “Valley View“, about the winter I spent in Yosemite National Park with my father when I was young. Check out that photo! Thanks, Dad, for capturing that one, and for taking me on an adventure. Read More
Roundabout Books in Bend, Oregon named “Bend, Oregon Daycations: Day Trips for Curious Travelers” their #1 bestseller for 2017! Yee haw! I am delighted and grateful for all the Bend-lovers and day-trippers out there. Keep it up, you amazing people. Grab your copy at Roundabout Books, Dudley’s Books, Clementine, Hello Sunshine and many more locations.…
I’ve given so much promo-lovin’ to Bend, Oregon Daycations lately that I’ve neglected my second-most-recent book baby, Day Trips from Portland. But got a royalty statement from the publisher yesterday noting that the second edition has sold over 5000 copies since its release two years ago. Dang! That’s pretty terrific news. Know any Portland…
