The Sunriver Murders, the fifth book in Ted Haynes’ Northwest Murder Mystery series set in Central Oregon, will reach bookstores on June 18. Continuing characters from the previous books both help and hinder Deschutes County Sheriff’s Detective Carl Breuninger’s investigation into the violent death of seemingly solid resident of Sunriver, the highly popular resort community…
Scalehouse Voices Presents: SUS Magazine: How to Start a Riot, an artist talk with Ruth Vernotico, founder of SUS Wednesday, May 15 5:30-6:30pm OSU-Cascades Ray Hall Atrium 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend, OR 97702 The founder of SUS Magazine, Ruth Vernotico will walk attendees through the daily practice they’ve developed over their 25+ years as…
(Hate the view | Andy Bliss) The poetry novel Hate the view brings the idea of always not being truly satisfied with the current view that is of great content. Being content with the situation that someone is placed in really shows that lots of people can be content if they choose to be so….
A Novel Idea: Building Community, One Book at a Time Last year was a milestone for the A Novel Idea community read program. We celebrated our 20th year of reading together, and every year along the way we’ve witnessed the power of books to build empathy and understanding, as well as foster connections between people….
(Matthew James Friday | Photos courtesy of Matthew James Friday) The Residents begins with the author’s arrival at the height of the COVID pandemic and explores his new life as a U.S. resident. The poems reflect on this new journey and study what being a resident means for other people, flora and fauna. While Oregon’s…
(Tucker Malarkey) Calling all writers! Submissions for the tenth annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize close May 1, 2024. This prestigious award, a program of the High Desert Museum, celebrates proposals for outstanding literary nonfiction dedicated to the literal and figurative exploration of desert landscapes. This year’s winner will receive a $3,000 cash award and be…
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Click on course titles for details or call 541-383-7270. Generative Writing Workshop: Gods and Monsters Generative writing workshops provide time and space to create new work inspired by writing prompts, discussing craft, and sharing work. They stretch your writing practice by introducing new frameworks and forms, spark fresh ideas or dig…
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes) Hayden Homes has proudly gifted $3,500 for the Rotary Club of Redmond’s 2024 Gift of Literacy program. The gift supports Redmond Rotarians to provide every first grade student in the district — as well as St. Thomas Academy and Central Christian School — with their very own hardback book. More…
(Graphic courtesy of Literary Arts) Thirty-seven Oregonians across seven genre categories were chosen as finalists by panels of out-of-state judges, from a total of 190 submitted titles. Winners were announced live at the 2024 Oregon Book Awards Ceremony, hosted by Kwame Alexander, at Portland Center Stage at The Armory on Monday, April 8, 2024. Since 1987 our Oregon Book…
Central Oregon’s Ellen Waterston has received the 2024 Stewart H. Holbrook Literary Legacy Award from Literary Arts. Presented annually to a person or organization in recognition of significant contributions that have enriched Oregon’s literary community, Waterston was honored at the Oregon Book Awards Ceremony on April 8 held at Portland Center Stage at the Armory. Praise…
