Tag: Seattle
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COVID-19: How to write about climate change in a time of coronavirus and racism

In the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, a scenario came to pass straight from a science fiction writing prompt. The air above the industrial city of Wuhan, China, the first epicenter of the global outbreak, emptied of pollution.
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‘Bet: Stowaway Daughter’ now at Seattle Public Library

(Author’s note: Bet: Stowaway Daughter was published in a second edition on 10/1/2025 titled The Stowaway’s Secret.) Getting into the local library is one of the biggest challenges for the self-published author. I’ve leapt that hurdle with my one self-published novel, Bet: Stowaway Daughter, which I released as an e-book in 2009. It’s now available…
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Is Seattle the ‘New Space’ Capital of the USA?

Cape Canaveral’s dominance in space exploration is challenged by Seattle, home to a growing “new space” sector with 80,000 workers, aiming to capture the commercialization of space amid infrastructure challenges.
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Why is it so hard to save our maritime heritage?

The Kalakala ferry, an iconic art-deco vessel, is set for demolition after years of neglect and failed restoration dreams, highlighting the ongoing struggle to preserve historic maritime heritage.
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Review: Has Game of Thrones reached its sell-by date?

The review critiques George R.R. Martin’s A Dance With Dragons, pointing out its excessive length, lack of discipline, and repetitive storytelling while acknowledging some strong characters and vivid scenes.
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Wawona: Remembering the last man of a ship’s final crew

Dave Wright, the last fisherman of the schooner Wawona, passed away, marking a significant loss in Pacific Northwest history.
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Review: Seattle sea captain’s memoir offers a unique perspective

Sea Travels recounts Captain J. Holger Christensen’s adventurous life and captivating tales as a mariner, told through his nephew’s narrative.

