Last year I challenged myself to visit as many local bookstores as possible via e-bike during Portland Book Week. I was glad I could draw on some power to carry those books I bought up the hills as I headed home. I had no intention to buy an ebike back then. After all, I was … Continue reading Eight Years on Two Electric Wheels
Now that I have your attention, I'm sorry to burst your bubble. I am not here to share fine secrets about blowing your book or your bank account out of the water. Rather to tease into this idea. It often happens as I peruse various author groups on social media, I see someone newer to … Continue reading Making it BIG as an Author
Lausanne Hall at Willamette University. While this building was built in 1920, it replaced the original 1880 building identified to serve as the school's Women's College. That original building was our third great grandparent's house, moved from its original location at the corner of Salem's Capitol and Court Streets. Lausanne was the name of the … Continue reading Willamette University and the Fate of Perpetual Scholarships