Writers Talking

Regional writers present a continuing series of free lectures, discussions and readings.

LeAnn Locher/ LeLo in NoPo

Sunday, May 18, 2–3:30 p.m.
Hollywood Library

LeAnn Locher writes the popular Portland blog, LeLo in NoPo. She'll talk and share photos of her three-year experience of creating and growing her blog, how it began as a personal journey and self exploration, and what she found along the way. Blogging creates connections to people, issues, cultures, and even social change, and has led to real-world connections, clients, and friends. She'll share a case study of blogging a topic that grew into a quick community action, with a flurry of news throughout the blogosphere and local media outlets. With writers now blogging and bloggers now writing, is there a place for the two to meet? Come find out!

Molly Gloss

Saturday, June 21, 1–2:30 p.m.
Central Library, U.S. Bank Room

Molly Gloss is a fourth-generation Oregonian and award-winning novelist. Her novel The Jump-Off Creek was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for American Fiction, and a winner of both the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award and the Oregon Book Award. The Dazzle of Day was named a New York Times Notable Book. Wild Life won the James Tiptree Jr. Award and was chosen as the 2002 selection for "If All Seattle Read the Same Book." Her latest novel, The Hearts of Horses, is the compelling story of a young woman breaking horses for several ranchers in Eastern Oregon in the winter of 1917.

Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.