Pacific Northwest Writers

I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart; I am, I am, I am. —Sylvia Plath

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INTERVIEW: Rayna Flye's Most Satisfying Research is Found Along the Way

Christina Boyd interviewed author Rayna Flye. Rayna always wanted to be a spy but says she's frequently afraid and can't keep a secret so...

Sep 35 min read

INTERVIEW: Hadley Leggett Loves Stories That Spark Discussion

Christina Boyd interviews debut author Hadley Leggett, who writes layered book club fiction exploring truth in shades of gray.

Jul 97 min read

INTERVIEW: Robert Dugoni Regrets Killing Off Sloane's Wife

Christina Boyd interviews Robert Dugoni, critically acclaimed New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post bestselling author.

Apr 281 min read

Edit Tip: What is Going On in Their Head?

Quick Editing Tip about INTERIORITY by Christina Boyd: Keeping Austen’s characters recognizable to the reader is vital to make the story…

Apr 94 min read

INTERVIEW: Alyson Noël Still Can't Believe She Creates Stories for a Living

Christina Boyd interviews NYT bestselling author Alyson Noel, best known for THE IMMORTALS series, THE RILEY BLOOM series, STEALING INFINITY

Mar 126 min read

INTERVIEW: Kelli Estes Says Write the Story That Needs to be Written

Christina Boyd interviews USA Today bestselling author Kelli Estes of THE GIRL WHO WROTE IN SILK, translated into 11 languages and ...

Feb 204 min read

INTERVIEW: Gwynne Jackson Says Women Do Not Become Disposable as We Age

Christina Boyd interviews Gwynne Jackson (also writing as Ophelia Leigh) who writes across multiple genres, with a focus on romance and…

Dec 12, 20236 min read

INTERVIEW: Marcus Brotherton Connects His Stories Through Shared Humanity

INTERVIEW: Marcus Brotherton is a New York Times bestselling author and coauthor dedicated to writing books that inspire heroics, promote...

Oct 31, 20234 min read

INTERVIEW: M. Leigh Writes Women's Fiction Horror

Interview: Melissa Stewart writes women's fiction horror under the pen name, M. Leigh. She's been published with Flame Tree, BlackHare Press

Sep 26, 20222 min read

Winning at Pacific Northwest Writers Conference

Finding my writer wings at the Pacific Northwest Writers Assoc conference—a win on so many levels! #PNWA2022

Mar 22, 20183 min read

Am I Ancient?

As fifty looms near, I confess I may not be comfortable with the idea of aging (though I am strongly against the alternative), I am hopeful