National Novel Writing Month
November, Everett Public Library
Write at both branches of the Everett Public Library in November. Show the librarians your novel in progress, get a prize and enjoy the benefits of the best place to write a novel – the library. Use free Wi-Fi, computers, ample comfortable seating, books for inspiration and friendly staff. On Nov. 1, participants begin working with the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 30. More information is at nanowrimo.org or call 425-257-8250.
Amie Kaufman &Jay Kristof, Kendare Blake, Shawn Speakman
7 p.m. Nov. 3, Barnes &Noble
The store, 19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway, hosts four authors who write for teen/adult Sci Fi/Fantasy fans. Jackson High School students will preside at a panel discussion of their work. Kaufman and Kristof are Australian authors of the new “Illuminae Book 1” about outer space, destruction, romance in the year 2575. Blake is the author of the “Goddess War” trilogy. Speakman is the author of “Twilight Dragon.”
Amy McCullough
7 p.m. Nov. 5, Third Place Books Ravenna
The author will be discussing her memoir, “The Box Wine Sailors: Misadventures of a Broke Young Couple at Sea.” The adventure begins in Everett, where she buys a used boat. She shares true and often humorous tales of her months-long journey down the Pacific Coast on a 27-foot sailboat with her “mate for life” (neither of whom had any real sailing experience). It’s an entertaining and inspiring read for sailors or travelers of all experience levels or anyone dreaming of an escape from the daily grind. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Jay Jacobs
2 p.m. Nov. 7, Everett Public Library
Author, attorney and sailor Jay Jacobs will talk about his thriller “The Widow Wave” in the library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave. The event is free and copies of the book will be available for sale. “The Widow Wave” is three stories in one: a riveting nonfiction courtroom drama, a tragic sea story, and a widow’s determination to clear her husband’s name. Jacobs’ vivid prose pulls you into a compelling drama, transporting you from the courtroom to the storm-tossed Pacific and back to the courtroom again. The book centers on a true wrongful death lawsuit resulting from the loss of lives when a salmon-fishing boat went down in the Pacific near San Francisco. Jacobs served as counsel for the defendant, the widow of the boat’s owner. The lawsuit was brought by the widow of one of the victims. Jacobs has been an attorney for 35 years, specializing in maritime law. Prior to law school, he was a sailor and an officer in the merchant marine.
Mary Korte
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7, Christmas Gifts on Broadway
The Kirkland author has written a three-volume adult/young adult novel, “Kaleidoscope Santa,” which offers the story of a Santa Claus of all colors. The book also is available on Amazon. The shop is located at 3224 Broadway, Everett.
Mitch Albom
7 p.m. Nov. 20, University Book Store
The Mill Creek Town Center branch of the book store, 15311 Main St., hosts a reading and signing by Albom, who is known for his inspirational fiction and nonfiction. He also is a songwriter and lyricist. In his new book, “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto,” Albom blends storytelling and music in the Forrest Gump-like life story of Frankie Presto, a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher who becomes the greatest guitarist who ever lived. Weaving Frankie’s fictional life into the musical landscape of the 20th century, he explores the power of music to transform lives.
To submit news for the book calendar, contact reporter Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.
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