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NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT WRITERS ASSOCIATION
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Our mission: Assisting independent writers from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Nevada, and Alaska who are working to achieve professional standards in independent writing, publishing, and marketing.

​Our Members


April Aasheim
J. M. M. Adams
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Heather Ames
Shari Lyn Anderson
​Ellen Archer
​Judith Ashley
Stephen Atkins
Pam Bainbridge-Cowan
Barry L. Becker
Michael Bershay
Kerry Blaisdell
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Lynn Bohart
Byrum K. Bolerjack
D. Dean Boom
Anna Brentwood
Andy R. Bunch​
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Kira Burch
Janine Carranza
R. Lindsay Carter
Baer Charlton
Mike Chinakos
James Cheskey
Demetri Clason
Kate Cody
William J Cook
Adam Copeland
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Kelly Coston
Pamela Cowan
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J. M. Crist
Steven Cristol
Disa Dawn
Sheila Deeth
Raven J. Demers
Tiffany Dickinson
Liam R. W. Doyle
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Chris Duke
Patrick Dwyer
Adam Eason
Jonathan Eaton
Jonathan Michael Erickson
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Veronica Esagui DC
Robert L. Fincham
Barritt Firth
Cay Fletcher
Johanna Flynn
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David Freedman
James L. Gillaspy
​​Judy Glenney
Angela D. Goldsmith
Thomas Gondolfi
J. C. Graves
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Joel Curtis Graves
TAG Gregory 
Suzanne Hagelin
​Jim Hardison
B. B. Hartwich
​Nelle Heran
Angela Highland
M. P. Hopcroft
A. M. Huff
Mollie Hunt
Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito
Maquel A. Jacob
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Paty Jager
Maggie Jaimeson
Connie J. Jasperson
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F. L. Journey
​Kimila Kay
​Joann Keder
​James W. Kitson
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James Knight
Angela Korra'ti
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Sarah Kraft
Michael R. Lane
Tom Larsen
Rachel Julia Levy
Cyn Ley
Robert Liebertz
Eric Little
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Tristram Lowe
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KD Lumsden
Pat Luther 
Maggie Lynch
Tonya Macalino
James D. Macon
Ben Mariner ​
Amy Marsh
Edward Martin, III
David Martyn
tom r. mcconnell
Nikki McCormack
James M. McCracken
Donald McEwing
Roslyn McFarland
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Agathon McGeachy
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Minnette Meador
Russell Mickler
K. Z. Miller
Rory Miller
Jeff Monday
Sonja S. Mongar
Barbara J. Moritsch
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Marcie Murray
Linda B. Myers
Ann Ornie
Tammy Owen
Jocelynn Pearl
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Raine Reiter
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Joyce Reynolds-Ward
S. B. Roozenboom
P. K. Ross
R. Roderick Rowe
E. J. Russell
Ann Schaefer
Andretta Schellinger
DJ Schneider
Steven C. Schneider
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B. J. Scott
James Scott
Lea Diane Sevey
Ann Simas
Susie Slanina
​D. L. Solum
​Jon Spoelstra 
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Thomas Stimson
Brian Tashima
Charles Thomas
Patrick Timm
Contessa Timmerman
Clay Vermulm
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Christina Weaver
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March's Featured Author:
EDWARD MARTIN, III
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Edward Martin III is a writer and filmmaker scrabbling together a semblance of home in the Pacific Northwest. He's currently working on his fourth book, fifth feature film, sixth web series, and (checks notes) 49th short film. Find him at HellbenderMedia.com​​

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GUESTS
2022 NIWA ANTHOLOGY

​Featuring a foreword by author Maggie Lynch
and 12 short stories by members of the 
Northwest Independent Writers Association:

A. M. Huff, Joel Curtis Graves, Thomas Stimson, 
 Cyn Ley,  Sheila Deeth, Jonathan Eaton, 
 L. Wade Powers, William J. Cook,   
Kimila Kay, 
 Patrick Dwyer, Tom Larsen,   Pamela Cowan. 
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A SAVOR OF CLOVE
by tom r mcconnell

Reviewed by 
Samantha Waltz
​Rated: 5 Star
A fabulous book. It is historical fiction, and the research is thorough and accurate. The dialogue reflects the time without being slow which is a real feat. The plot is believable, and the pacing superb. The author deftly paints scenes ranging from markets to sword fights. I can see and hear and smell them. It's a big book, but it's tight. The issues dealt with are still important today, and I'm fascinated to see them discussed in the setting of knights and monks, when manuscripts were being illuminated at monasteries, and brother was pitted against brother hoping to inherit a fiefdom Thank you, Tom McConnell, for giving us this extraordinary book.
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THE CHOICE OF MEN
by Samantha Waltz

Reviewed by 
Kimila Setzer
​Rated: 5 Star
Life is full of struggles, some many of us will never know or experience, which is why I so loved The Choice of Men. Heber’s journey as he navigates between the world he was born into and the world he desires to be part of, is told elegantly by Ms. Waltz. As I joined Heber on his journey and came to know the important people in his life, I became more aware of challenges I hadn’t previously understood. These wonderful, fictional characters represent many people who today are still trying to be accepted for who they are. Still seeking understanding. Still … like all of us … looking for love. I feel blessed to have read this timely, informative, book.
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YETZIRAH
by Pamela Cowan

Reviewed by Amazon Customer
Rated: 5 Star
The author provides stellar imagery and character development all throughout the story. The imaginative world she has created offers a unique and intriguing experience for the reader. The struggles of a troubled childhood following the protagonist into young adulthood is paired with a journey of healing and strengthening friendships with those important to us. It easily draws the reader in. ​
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        • Steven Cristol
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        • Chris Duke
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        • Cay Fletcher
        • Johanna Flynn
        • James L. Gillaspy
        • Judy Glenney
        • Angela D. Goldsmith
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        • J C Graves
        • Tag Gregory
      • H >
        • Stephen Hagelin
        • Suzanne Hagelin
        • B B Hartwich
        • Nelle Heran
        • Angela Highland
        • M. P. Hopcroft
        • A. M. Huff
        • Mollie Hunt
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        • Russell Mickler
        • K Z Miller
        • Rory Miller
        • Jeff Monday
        • Sonja S Mongar
        • Barbara J Moritsch
        • Marcie Murray
        • Linda B Myers
      • N - O - P >
        • Ann Ornie
        • Tammy Owen
        • Jocelynn Pearl
        • Nicole Phoenix
        • L. Wade Powers
        • E M Prazeman
        • Shelly Pulse
      • Q - R >
        • Cordelia Rains
        • Raine Reiter
        • Shawna Reppert
        • Joyce Reynolds-Ward
        • S. B. Roozenboom
        • P. K. Ross
        • R Roderick Rowe
        • E. J. Russell
      • S - T - U >
        • Ann Schaefer
        • Andretta Schellinger
        • DJ Schneider
        • Steven C Schneider
        • B. J. Scott
        • James Scott
        • Lea Diane Harwood Sevey
        • Ann Simas
        • Susie Slanina
        • D. L. Solum
        • Jon Spoelstra
        • Deni Starr
        • Thomas Stimson
        • Brian Tashima
        • Charles Thomas
        • Patrick Timm
        • Contessa Timmerman
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        • Cody Voeller
        • Samantha Waltz
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        • Christina Weaver
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        • Steve Zell
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        • 03 Odd Fellows Bazaar 2023
        • 05 UFO Festival 2023
        • 06 Troutdale Arts Festival '23
        • 06 GeekCraft 2023
        • 06 LaPine Rhubarb Festival '23
        • 07 Robin Hood Festival 2023
        • 07 Oak Grove Festival 2023
        • 08 OC Arts Festival '23
        • 08 Multnomah Days 2023
        • 08 Celtic Fantasy Faire 2023
        • 09 Oktoberfest '23
        • 11 Portland Holiday Market 2023
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      • Pinterest - 1-10-23
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