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Port Hole Publishing features International Book Award finalists
P
“It is a thrill to have
ort Hole Publish-
our authors listed with
ing, of Florence,
Ore., is proud to an-
such notables as Pope
Francis and such pub-
nounce that it has
placed fi ve authors
lishers as Oxford Press,
and four books as fi -
Loyola and Simon and
nalists in the Interna-
Schuster, in this con-
tional Book Awards
test,” says Traylor. “Of
for 2018-19.
six books we submit-
Th e Port Hole tables
ted for review the past
at this year’s Festival of
two years, four books
Books at the Florence Port Hole Publishing’s authors include (from left) Ned Hickson, Rev. Michael MacIntosh, Rev. David Brooke Fenwick and and their fi ve authors
Chefs Robert and Sharity Saia. For more information on these International Book Awards finalists, visit PortHoleBooks.com.
Events Center will in-
have achieved fi nal-
clude a display devoted to these au- ning “Pearls of Writing Wisdom: of Christ;” and Rev. Michael Ma- ist status. Th is is a real honor and a
thors and their publications. Four From 16 Shucking Years as a Col- cIntosh, “For the Love of Mike: Th e proud accomplishment.”
of the authors, who live in Colorado umnist.” Th e other authors include Story of Mike MacIntosh.”
Th e fi nalist display may be seen
and California, are unable to attend Chefs Robert and Sharity Saia,
Ellen Traylor, Port Hole publisher, at tables 17 through 21 at the west
the festival, but will be honored in “Th e Center of the Plate: Recipe and says she has been amazed at the en- end of the vendor hall.
this way.
For more information about Port
Menu Genesis: A Culinary Guide;” dorsement her authors and her com-
Ned Hickson, one of the fi nalists, Rev. David Brooke Fenwick, “Je- pany have received from the presti-
Hole Publishing,
will be present, with his award win- sus: His Story: Th e Integrated Life gious International Book Awards.
visit www.PortHoleBooks.com.
Florence
Festival of
Books is now in
its ninth year
at the Florence
Events Center.
Find out more
by stopping by
Friday and
Saturday, Sept.
27 and 28.
Festival of Books 2019
Siuslaw News, September 21, 2019
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Words on the Coast Writers’
Conference to inspire writers Oct. 18
A full-day writers’ symposium focused on
the joy of word craft ing will be led by pub-
lished professionals on Friday, Oct. 18, at Port
Hole Center in Gardiner, Ore. Words on the
Coast 2019 will encourage writers to “Write
What You Love.”
As the opening event of Live Culture Coast,
an extravaganza celebrating the Southern Or-
egon Coast, Words on the Coast is sponsored
by Port Hole Publishing, of Florence, and
Port Hole Center, of Gardiner. Live Culture
Coast is a 10-day choose-your-own-itinerary
with over 90 experiences across 135 miles.
Ellen Gunderson Traylor, host of Words on
the Coast and owner and publisher at Port
Hole Publishing and Port Hole Center, says
she is honored to be part of this coastal gala.
“Writers and writers-to-be will love this
full-day symposium focused on the craft
and creativity of storytelling,” says the Live
Culture Coast site. “No matter your chosen
genre (memoir, short fi ction, novel, haiku),
four pro writers and writing instructors will
help you ‘Write What You Love’ — all in a
supportive environment that celebrates the
writer in all of us.”
Ned Hickson, award winning writer and
humor columnist, will keynote the event,
and will teach on the craft of humor writing;
Karen D. Nichols will teach on her genre, ro-
mantic fi ction; Traylor, bestselling historical
novelist, will teach on mining history for the
riches it off ers; and Bob Keefer, popular art
critic and writer for the Eugene Weekly, will
teach on bringing his artistic knowledge to
the world of fi ction.
Traylor says, “Regardless of your chosen
interest, you are sure to benefi t from the ex-
perience of these teachers.”
Included in the event are breakfast orienta-
tion with coff ee and rolls, catered lunch fea-
turing coast cuisine, four classes designed to
build your writing acumen, keynote speech,
panel discussion, and book-signing party.
Details regarding cost and registration are
available at Table 18 at the Florence Festival
of Books, or by calling 541-999-5725. Space
is limited.
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