http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:28:07 -0700 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:22:44 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m12d26-OWC-Colonyhouse-Calendar-Day?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner The hustle-bustle of the holidays is over for another year.  Now's the perfect time for a fun, stress-free shopping event just for you!  With the help of Portland independent bookstores Broadway Books, Looking Glass Bo... Upcoming Events Writers Organizations Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:22:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m12d26-OWC-Colonyhouse-Calendar-Day?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Jessica-Morrell-to-speak-at-Old-Church?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner Willamette Writers will hold its first monthly meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, January 5th, at the Old Church in downtown Portland.  The featured speaker is well-known author and writing coach Jessica Morrell.  All writers, regardles... Upcoming Events Local Author Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:00:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Jessica-Morrell-to-speak-at-Old-Church?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m12d5-Lisa-Jackson--Shopping-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner New York Times best selling author Lisa Jackson stopped by Cover to Cover Books in downtown Vancouver recently.  She wanted to check out The Gift of Murder, a collection of winter holiday crime and mystery stories that has become a yuletide t... Arts and Entertainment Local Author New Book Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:27:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m12d5-Lisa-Jackson--Shopping-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d30-J-A-Jance-to-appear-at-Murder-by-the-Book?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner New York Times best-selling author, J. A. Jance, is scheduled to appear Thursday, December 3, at 4 pm at Murder by the Book in Portland.  Jance is celebrating the release of her newest novel, Trial by Fire, which is the fifth book in her... Author Appearance Local Author New Book Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:27:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d30-J-A-Jance-to-appear-at-Murder-by-the-Book?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Jennie-Shortridge-celebrates-release-of-new-novel?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner Bestselling author Jennie Shortridge is scheduled to appear at Annie Bloom's Books at 7:30 pm on Monday, November 23rd.  Jennie will read excerpts from and answer questions about her newest novel just released this month entitled When She... Author Appearance Local Author New Book Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:21:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Jennie-Shortridge-celebrates-release-of-new-novel?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Tis-the-season-for-Holidazed?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner Holidazed, Portland's newest holiday tradition, returns to the stage at Artists Repertory Theatre starting Tuesday, November 17th.  This quirky, slightly twisted, but heart-warming holiday tale was extraordinarily well received by audienc... Arts and Entertainment Local Author Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:44:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Tis-the-season-for-Holidazed?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Retired-FBI-agent-to-speak-to-Sisters-In-Crime?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner FBI Special Agent Ken Moore (retired) is scheduled to appear at this month's regular meeting of the Harriet Vane Chapter of Sisters In Crime.  The meeting takes place at Portland's Shanghai Noble House Restaurant on Monday, Novem... Upcoming Events Writers Organizations Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:34:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Retired-FBI-agent-to-speak-to-Sisters-In-Crime?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Writers-workshops-this-weekend-in-Manzanita?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner This weekend, November 7-8, Manzanita is hosting a special city-wide festival in honor of writers, writing, and the printed word.  Writers and book lovers of all ages are invited to attend.  The "Dark and Stormy Book ... Upcoming Events Writer's Workshop Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:24:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Writers-workshops-this-weekend-in-Manzanita?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m10d31-National-Novel-Writing-Month-starts-now?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner National Novel Writing Month (also known as NaNoWriMo) is the Boston Marathon of creative writing.  Starting November 1st, hundreds of writers across the country and around the globe will start racing toward a deadline.  The goal?  ... Writers Organizations Writers Contest Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:03:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m10d31-National-Novel-Writing-Month-starts-now?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Writers-workshop-to-benefit-Elizabeth-Lyon?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner Local author Bill Johnson is scheduled to teach a four hour writer's workshop on November 22nd at the Collins View Center in Portland.  The workshop is entitled The Spirit of Storytelling.  All proceeds will ... Writer's Workshop Local Author Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:35:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Writers-workshop-to-benefit-Elizabeth-Lyon?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Dragons-ghosts-and-grails?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner Annie Bloom's Books is sponsoring a very special event just in time for Halloween.  "Dragons, Ghosts, and Grails:  A Young Adult Halloween Reading" features three great, local YA authors all in one night.  Susan Fletch... Author Appearance Upcoming Events Local Author Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:50:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Dragons-ghosts-and-grails?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Diana-AbuJaber-to-speak-in-Manzanita?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner Diana Abu-Jaber is scheduled to appear at the Hoffman Center Annex in Manzanita as part of the Manzanita Writers' Series.  The event takes place at 7 pm on Saturday, October 17th.  The Portland author will read excerpts from her m... Author Appearance Local Author Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:14:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Diana-AbuJaber-to-speak-in-Manzanita?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Raising-money-for-Toys-for-Tots?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner The holidays are fast approaching.  This year, how about a festive sampling of crime fiction for all the mystery fans on your shopping list?  The Gift of Murder, "a wonderfully entertaining anthology of winter holiday crime and mystery... Arts and Entertainment Local Author New Book Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:16:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Raising-money-for-Toys-for-Tots?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Timberline-Lodge--An-American-Icon?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner Local historian Sarah Baker Munro is scheduled to appear at Annie Bloom's Books on Wednesday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m.  Munro is the author of Timberline Lodge - The History, Art, and Craft of an American Icon.  Richly illustrated with hi... Author Appearance Local Author Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:11:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Timberline-Lodge--An-American-Icon?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Chelsea-Cain-celebrates-new-release?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner Attention, thriller fans!  New York Times bestselling author Chelsea Cain is scheduled to appear at Murder by the Book on Wednesday, September 23, at 7 pm.  Cain has been dubbed "mistress of the unexpected," so look for a lively e... Author Appearance New Book Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:36:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Chelsea-Cain-celebrates-new-release?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Brian-Doyle-to-speak-in-Manzanita?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner Brian Doyle will appear at the Hoffman Center Annex in Manzanita at 7 pm on Saturday, September 19, as part of the Manzanita Writers' Series.  The Portland author will read excerpts from his book entitled The Grail:  A Year Ambling and Sham... Author Appearance Local Author Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:52:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Brian-Doyle-to-speak-in-Manzanita?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d11-CALYX-Journal-celebrates-33-years?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner CALYX:  A Journal of Art and Literature by Women celebrates its 33rd anniversary with a special evening of poetry and prose readings at Annie Bloom's Books in Portland.  Five Oregon authors are scheduled to appear, reading selections from t... Author Appearance Upcoming Events Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:56:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d11-CALYX-Journal-celebrates-33-years?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Haunted-Astoria-seeks-haunted-stories?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner Haunted Astoria made its debut in 2008 with tours of local historic sites, a movie at the Liberty Theater, a psychic and paranormal fair at Pier 11, and an "open mic" session of ghost stories at a local restaurant.  This year's event t... Upcoming Events Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:31:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Haunted-Astoria-seeks-haunted-stories?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Mystery-writers-workshop-at-PCC?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner The Harriet Vane Chapter of Sisters in Crime has joined with Portland Community College to host a Mystery Writer's Workshop on Saturday, September 19th.Five published authors will speak about the "flesh and bones" of mystery writing - topic... Author Appearance Writer's Workshop Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:08:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Mystery-writers-workshop-at-PCC?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m8d27-New-book-by-Jessica-Morrell?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner Jessica Morrell's newest "how-to" book on writing hit the bookstores recently.  It's entitled Thanks, But This Isn't For Us:  A (Sort of) Compassionate Guide to Why Your Writing Is Being Rejected.  (trade paperback, Tarc... Arts and Entertainment Local Author New Book Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:01:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m8d27-New-book-by-Jessica-Morrell?cid=exrss-Portland-Writers-Examiner