Category Archives: Northwest Tales

EARTHQUAKE!

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Tom Hopp

The Great Seattle Earthquake has come–to my doorstep, delivered by overnight express. And it’s a fine and handsome book. Continue reading →

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Shaken before I stirred

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Tom Hopp

While the other night’s temblor caused some excitement, it pales in comparison to the magnitude 7.8 terror I dreamed up for my story The Great Seattle Earthquake! Continue reading →

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The Great Seattle Earthquake is on its way

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Tom Hopp

I expect The Great Seattle Earthquake to be released in early 2019. Let’s hope the Seattle Fault doesn’t release its pent-up power anytime soon. Continue reading →

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The Fireboat Leschi

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Tom Hopp

Sometimes being a writer of thriller novels causes you to go places and do things you might otherwise never think of. Like the other day when background research for my novel about an earthquake and tsunami in Seattle led me … Continue reading →

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A Ride In My Uncle’s Warplane!

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Tom Hopp

I hadn’t guessed that I would not only see, but fly in the aircraft that’s central to my novel about Uncle Herb’s exploits, heroism, and tragic crash-landing on a jungle island. Continue reading →

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Moving and Shaking

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Tom Hopp

The more I research my story, “Earthquake—Seattle!” the more I realize we could have a pretty nasty shakeup around here. Continue reading →

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Earthquake Warning

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Tom Hopp

I’d like to tell you all about my Seattle Earthquake story, but I haven’t written the final details yet. So, who falls from a crumbling building, or who gets swallowed up by a giant crack in the ground, hasn’t quite been figured out yet. Continue reading →

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2017—Pressing The Reset Button

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Tom Hopp

I have put my home state through some major changes that actually COULD happen. But Nature has the power to heal the land and restore the world-renowned beauty of the place. Conveniently, as an author I can just hit the Reset Button. Continue reading →

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My Appearance at the Burien Library Saturday

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Tom Hopp

Come on down to the Burien Library and grab a copy or two of my thriller novels, personally autographed by me. And maybe a couple of spares as holiday gifts? Continue reading →

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Trump Blames Hillary For Volcanic Eruption

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Tom Hopp

Now might be a good time to grab a copy of RAINIER ERUPTS! and escape the debates, name calling, and blather, and immerse yourself in a great big natural disaster story. Continue reading →

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