Willamette Valley Wine Country in Bend Magazine
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 Workshop in Bend
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…
Day Trips from Portland 3rd Edition in the Works
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.
Travel and Words Travel Writing Conference
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!
“Valley View” in Alaska Beyond Horizon Edition
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
Bend, Oregon Daycations #1 Bestseller!
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.…
Day Trips From Portland is two years old
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…
Terrific Troutdale in 1859 Magazine
I love the Columbia River Gorge! Here’s my take on a weekend in Troutdale for 1859 Magazine’s Trip Planner.
Bend Businesses Love "Bend, Oregon Daycations"
Thanks, Bend! I have been thrilled by the local support for my newest book, “Bend, Oregon Daycations: Day Trips for Curious Families.” Local businesses have sold over 1200 copies since the book’s launch date, last October 1. Wow! It’s not too late to shop local and get your copy to squeeze in a few more…