Fall’s First Author Event
In October, I have my first virtual author event for WITHIN A SHADOWED FOREST. I will be joining award-winning author James W. Ziskin, author of the Ellie Stone Mysteries, for a virtual event hosted by the fine independent bookstore, Third Place Books. Jim and I will be talking on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. PDT. This event is free and open to everyone, regardless of geographical location—one of the beauties of being virtual. Here is a link to register for the Zoom event.
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Author Event
Seattle Boat Show
“Gunkholing to Murder and Mayhem: How the Pacific Northwest Inspires Writers, Boaters, Liars and Old Salts”
Friday, January 24, 11:15 a.m.
CenturyLink Convention Center
Stage #5 Club Level
Thursday, January 30, 4:15 p.m.
CenturyLink Convention Center
Stage #3, North Hall
I’m excited to be returning to my roots with the Seattle Boat Show. I’ll be giving two talks on “Gunkholing to Murder and Mayhem: How the Pacific Northwest Inspires Writers, Boaters, Liars and Old Sales.” I hope you can join me.
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Author Event
Paper Boat Bookseller
Friday, November 8, 6 p.m.
Paper Boat Booksellers
6040 California Ave SW, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98136
I’m excited to be doing an author event at the new independent bookstore in West Seattle, Paper Boat Booksellers. I’ll be doing a talk and a reading from Out of the Cold Dark Sea. I look forward to seeing you there. Plus, I will offer a giveaway basket of a free book, a gift pack of Cascade Fusion Smoked Olive Oil and a bottle of wine for one attendee.
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Author Event
Edmonds Bookshop
Saturday, October 19, 2019, noon
Edmonds Bookshop
111 5th Avenue South
Edmonds, WA 98020
This is my neighborhood bookstore, and I’m excited to be doing an author event at the Edmonds Bookshop. I’ll be doing a talk and a reading from Out of the Cold Dark Sea at this gem of an independent bookstores. I look forward to seeing you there. Plus, I will offer a giveaway basket of a free book, a gift pack of Cascade Fusion Smoked Olive Oil and a bottle of wine for one attendee.
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Author Talk & Reading
Richmond Beach Library
Thursday, Novermber 7, 3 p.m.
Richmond Beach Library
19601 21st Ave NW
Shoreline, WA 98177
This is my neighborhood library, where I’m President of the Friends of Richmond Beach Library. It’s a great honor to do my first library talk at my home library. I’ll be talking about and reading from Out of the Cold Dark Sea at this gem of an independent bookstores. I look forward to seeing you there. Plus, I will offer a giveaway basket of a free book, a gift pack of Cascade Fusion Smoked Olive Oil and a bottle of wine for one attendee.
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Paper Boat Booksellers
Friday, November 8, 6 p.m.
Paper Boat Booksellers
6040 California Ave SW, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98136
Paper Boat Booksellers is a brand new independently owner bookstore in West Seattle. I’m excited to be helping them launch the holiday season by doing an author event and reading there. Join me in welcoming Paper Boat Booksellers to the community. Plus, I will offer a giveaway basket of a free book, a gift pack of Cascade Fusion Smoked Olive Oil and a bottle of wine for one attendee.
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Author Interview
KSER 90.7 FM
Friday, September 20, 2019, 4 to 5 p.m.
Listen in as I talk about Out of the Cold Dark Sea with Ed Bremer on his Sound Living program on independent public radio KSER 90.7 FM.
With a focus on North Puget Sound, Sound Living brings you local commentary, national perspectives, Snohomish and Island county events, people and stories into your car and radio. From environmental issues to political discussions to interesting ideas and people, Sound Living is a look at the places we call home.
I look forward to your joining us!
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Author Event
Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 7 p.m.
Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
I’m looking forward to having my first Author Event & Reading from Out of the Cold Dark Sea, at one of the great independent bookstores, Third Place Books Lake Forest Park. I look forward to seeing you there.
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Author Event
Third Place Books Seward Park
Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 7 p.m.
Third Place Books Seward Park
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
I’m looking forward to having an author event, with a reading from Out of the Cold Dark Sea, at one of the great independent bookstores, Third Place Books Seward Park. I look forward to seeing you there.
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Book Launch Party
The book Launch Party will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Email me for details at jdbriggs@nwlink.com
What a fabulous event we had celebrating the publication of my debut novel. Find a complete write up and photos on my blog.
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Publication Date — May 15, 2019
Publication date for Out of the Cold Dark Sea has been set for May 15, 2019
Pre-order your copy of the debut novel in the Seattle Waterfront Mystery series from Amazon, in either a print book or an ebook.
Or to receive an autographed copy contact the author directly at jdbriggs@nwlink.com