Join my email list for updates
Northwest Tales
Mysteries and Thrillers
Science Fiction Books
Other Books
Author Archives: Tom Hopp
Things that slow a mystery writer down
I foresee a few days open in the next week or so to finish off writing this book and push the “Publish” button. Wish me luck. Continue reading
Salmon Homecoming, Seattle
If you have never experienced the pageantry, pomp, and celebration of a Native American pow wow, maybe you should join me today on Seattle’s waterfront. It’s always quite a show. Continue reading
Posted in Indian Country
Tagged canoe, Native American, Salmon Homecoming, Seattle
Comments Off on Salmon Homecoming, Seattle
Diamonds Discovered on the Moon and Mars!
There may be a dark side to diamonds in space. Continue reading
Northwest Native Canoe Culture
Every year, dozens of tribes around the Northwest launch canoes carrying canoe families participating in an annual Canoe Journey, all converging on one or another of the region’s coastal villages for a festive gathering of song, dance, feasting, and camping. Continue reading
Hangin’ with the Thomas & Mercer crowd
Maybe there’s something particularly good about the deals Amazon’s Thomas & Mercer imprint is handing out to mystery and thriller writers. Continue reading
Mystery Writers University
The Mystery Writers of America, of which I am a card-carrying member, are convening a thing they call MWA University today at the W Hotel in Seattle. I’ll be there at 8 AM, coffeed up and ready to learn from the masters and mistresses of the art. Continue reading
Posted in Author
Tagged mystery, Mystery Writers of America, novel, Peyton McKean, Seattle
Comments Off on Mystery Writers University
In the Land of the Chinook
Just back from a visit to heaven. The Chinook Indians once inhabited one of the most wonderful places on earth, on the banks of the mighty Columbia river. Continue reading
Posted in Indian Country
Tagged Chinook, Indian, Native American
Comments Off on In the Land of the Chinook
Dinosaur Wars is back in paperback
Now that Dinosaur Wars: Earthfall can be had in paperback form for under $10, I’ve got a good feeling about its prospects. In the past, big-name authors had it over me pricewise–but no more. Continue reading
Posted in Author
Tagged Dinosaur Country, Dinosaur Wars, new, science fiction, young adult
Comments Off on Dinosaur Wars is back in paperback
Return to Lost Falls
The picture doesn’t give the full sense of how awesome these falls are. To try to get a sense of scale, notice my foot hanging off the precipice so I could get the shot. Continue reading
