I’m headed to Seattle soon, where I’m jazzed to check out lots of readings and panels, buy lots of books, and sign a few books and talk about landscape myself. Here’s the official schedule:
| Thursday, February 27, 2014 |
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1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
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| Spot: 502 | Author Signing: Wilkins, Joe Organization Name: Fugue Literary Journal / Idaho MFA |
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
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| Spot: 1201 | Author Signing: Wilkins, Joe Organization Name: Michigan State University Press |
| Friday, February 28, 2014 |
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11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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| Spot: Q21 | Author Signing: Wilkins, Joe Organization Name: Terrain Publishing |
| Saturday, March 1, 2014 |
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12:00 pm to 1:15 pm |
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| Willow Room, Sheraton Seattle, 2nd Floor | S169. Pacific Northwest Authors Speak About Their Landscape . (Kim Barnes, Bharti Kirchner, Joe Wilkins, William Dietrich, Claire Davis) How important is geography when pursuing literary work, be it poetry, fiction, or nonfiction? Accomplished Pacific Northwest authors who are known to derive inspiration from their scenic land will answer that question. This diverse group will read short selections to illustrate how the setting, combined with imagination, memory, and personal interpretation, plays a large role in their stories. To be followed by a moderated discussion detailing tips and techniques that can make the landscape come alive on your pages.
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joewilkins.org 
Hi Joe, I truly wish I could be there this year. This looks like a strong panel. Setting in Story is always critical. I send you all the best. Scott