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Tonight’s Book Lust with Nancy Pearl Novelist features Tamora Pierce

channelweb — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:00:55 +0000

Tamora Pierce, author of Wild Magic, the Immortals series, and many other fantasy novels for both tweens and teens, talks about what lies ahead for speculative fiction, her future writing plans, and the importance of strong female heroines to her plots.

To watch the show at www.seattlechannel.org/BookLust.

While you’re there, be sure to check out the web extras of extended interviews with past authors, and sign up for the Book Lust podcast.

Premieres Thurs., Jan. 12, 10:30 p.m.

Book Lust with Nancy Pearl features Novelist Chris Van Allsburg

channelweb — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:56 +0000

Children’s author par excellence Chris Van Allsburg (Jumanji, The Polar Express) talks about the stories behind all of his books, as well as how he encountered the drawings of the mysterious author and illustrator Harris Burdick.

Watch Book Lust with Nancy Pearl at www.seattlechannel.org/BookLust.
While you’re there, be sure to check out the web extras of extended interviews with past authors, and sign up for the Book Lust podcast.

Premieres Thurs., Dec. 8, 10:30 p.m.

An Evening With…Thriller Authors Steve Berry & James Rollins

george — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:40:08 +0000

Filmed in an appearance at the Museum of History and Industry, best-selling thriller authors Steve Berry & James Rollins share stories about writing and publishing, their new novels and quietly adding each other’s characters into their own books. Steve Berry is the bestselling author of the Cotton Malone series including The Jefferson Key, The Devil’s Gold and The Paris Vendetta, and many more celebrated titles. He has 12 million books in print, which have been translated into 40 languages and sold in 51 countries. James Rollins is the author of six thrillers in the bestselling Sigma Force series including Sandstorm, Map of Bones and Black Order, as well as the Young Adult Jake Ransom series including Jake Ransom and the Skull King’s Shadow.

You can watch this program right now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3371110.

Tatjana Soli on Book Lust

george — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:38:39 +0000

Tatjana Soli’s debut novel, The Lotus Eaters, was a New York Times bestseller, 2010 New York Times Notable Book and LA Times Book Award Finalist. Set in the final days of the Vietnam War, The Lotus Eaters unfolds the story of three remarkable photographers brought together under the impossible umbrella of the war. In this episode of Book Lust, Tatjana Soli discusses her research and writing techniques as she was working on the novel. You can watch this show right now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3031109.

Homeless Author Richard LeMieux on Breakfast at Sally’s

george — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:15:03 +0000

Before author Richard LeMieux became homeless, he was a successful journalist and publisher. LeMieux was Sports Director of WCOM Radio and a sportswriter for 17 years at the Springfield Sun newspaper in Ohio. In 1981, LeMieux moved to Washington State where he ran his own publishing company, producing medical directories and university student directories for 14 years. When his business failed, he lost his livelihood, his home, his possessions and his wife of 17 years. Richard was homeless in Bremerton, Washington, with his dog, Willow, for a year and a half. He lived in his minivan and wrote his book, Breakfast at Sally’s, with a second-hand manual typewriter at picnic tables in parks around the city. While he was homeless, Richard and the other homeless people he portrays in his book regularly visited Sally’s, the soup kitchen at The Salvation Army in Bremerton. Watch LeMieux’s talk right now at http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5201137.

An Evening With Neil Gaiman

george — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:45:04 +0000

Neil Gaiman is the bestselling author of numerous books, including the novels Neverwhere, Stardust, Coraline, Anansi Boys and The Graveyard Book; and the Sandman series of graphic novels. He is the winner of numerous literary honors, including the Hugo, Bram Stoker and World Fantasy awards, and the Newbery Medal. Originally from England, Neil Gaiman now lives in America. To mark the 10th anniversary of the best-selling, award-winning book, American Gods, Gaiman visted Seattle’s Town Hall and talked about the updated and expanded edition of his novel. See this show now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3371109.

“An Evening With” Open Spaces Magazine

george — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:33:50 +0000

Open Spaces is one of the foremost journals of ideas and letters to focus and draw its work from the Northwest. This evening celebrates publication of an anthology drawn from the magazine, Open Spaces: Voices from the Northwest. Edited by Penny Harrison, with a foreword by Denis Hayes, this collection includes over thirty pieces from writers primarily based in Washington, Oregon and Montana. Kim Stafford, David James Duncan, Kathleen Dean Moore, and William Kittredge are among them. Readers at this event are former United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator William Ruckelshaus and author and entrepreneur Eric Redman. Watch it now http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3371108.

Sci-Fi Writer China Mieville on Book Lust

george — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:53:58 +0000

China Mieville joins host Nancy Pearl to talk about his many science fiction novels, including his newest, Embassytown. Mieville, who lives in London, is a three-time winner of the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award for Perdido Street Station, Iron Council and The City & The City and has also won the British Fantasy Award twice for Perdido Street Station and The Scar. Hear how he feels about fiction genres and how he develops and writes his books. Plus, Pearl gets him to share some of his favorite books from his childhood. Watch it now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3031107. To watch past episodes of Book Lust with Nancy Pearl visit http://www.seattlechannel.org/BookLust. While you’re there, be sure to check out the web extra’s of extended interviews with past authors. And sign up for the Book Lust podcast.

Author & Musician Wesley Stace aka John Wesley Harding on Book Lust

george — Thu, 19 May 2011 23:01:35 +0000

In this episode, Wesley Stace talks with Book Lust host Nancy Pearl about his twin careers: he is an accomplished novelist and, using the name, John Wesley Harding, a successful singer/songwriter. His newest novel, Charles Jessold, Considered as a Murderer, combines music and literature: it’s the story of murder and mayhem among classical musicians in 1920s Britain. Stace is also the author of the international bestseller Misfortune and by George. He has released fifteen albums under the name John Wesley Harding, and he lives in Philadelphia. Here’s the link to the show: http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3031105. Lusting for more episodes? http://www.seattlechannel.org/BookLust/.

Alternative Comics on CityStream

george — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:16:28 +0000

It’s no secret Seattle is a leader in many fields thanks to Amazon, Boeing and Microsoft. But the Emerald City is also a leader in the world of comics; specifically alternative comics. On this week’s CityStream, take a colorful and creative tour of how several Seattle area artists shaped the alternative comic genre and what it means to this growing industry.

Also on this week’s show, learn about the women who rock Seattle: How they are making sure their voices and harmonies are heard. Plus, Robert Horton focuses on locations famous and forgotten in Northwest movie history. Join host Nicole Sanchez from Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery in Georgetown for these stories and more.

Tune in, Thursday, March 3, 7:00 p.m. on the SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21 or watch the show online right now by visiting http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3071109.