Category Archives: Northwest Tales

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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Know of a good asteroid impact site?

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Tom Hopp

Where would you like to see an asteroid or comet impact the earth? Win a free ebook if your idea is the best! Continue reading →

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Songs of Joy

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Tom Hopp

The parijee songs are awesome soaring flute concertos in the forest canopy. The Douglas squirrels chirp and chitter in counterpoint, often timing their calls to those of the parijees. Enchanting. Continue reading →

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The Duwamish In Me

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Tom Hopp

Like Duwamish Tribe members of ancient times, I am one of those people whose earliest childhood memories are of playing beside their river. Continue reading →

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What if Mount Rainier Erupts?

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Tom Hopp

I promise — the horror and heroism I describe in detail will shock and amaze you. Continue reading →

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News Flash! Hydroplane Outraces Volcanic Eruption!

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Tom Hopp

What’s that, you say? No one has ever outraced a volcanic eruption in a hydroplane? Continue reading →

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