Unbelievably Good Conversations
with PDX Writers
Curated by Two-Time Moth GrandSLAM Champion Sarah Bunger
Third Wednesdays at
Sellwood Community House
1436 SE Spokane St. Portland, Oregon
Wednesday
October 21
Liz Prato, Purgatoire
Based on Prato’s ancestors, Purgatoire paints a grippling portrait of Italian immigrants in rural America, and how the shame and secrecy of one man’s abandonment haunts a family for generations.
Wednesday
November 18
Emma Pattee, Tilt
Set over the course of a single day, Tilt is an electrifying debut novel following one woman's journey across a transformed city, carrying the weight of her past and a fervent hope for the future.
Wednesday
January 20
Dr. Michelle Chappel, The Power of Authenticity
Rather than treating purpose as one perfect career or a single grand talent, The Power of Authenticity introduces the idea of a “Constellation Calling,” where several gifts and passions combine to form a life that feels genuinely yours.
Meet the Authors
Willy Vlautin
Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Willy started writing stories and songs at the age of eleven after receiving his first guitar. He lives near Portland, Oregon with his wife, dog, and horses.
Liz Prato
Emma is a journalist who has written about climate change for The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and more. She lives in Oregon with her two children.
Emma Pattee
Liz grew up in Denver, and now lives with her furry feline friends and her best friend/husband in Portland, Oregon. She lives for small presses, literary community, and palm trees.
