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Amber James

Aug

24

2012

Meet Amber, Get a Free Book!

We’re pleased to introduce Amber James as a contributing editor to NWBL. James is a freelance all-star and part-time Powell’s cashier who’s been a volunteer for PNBA for several years. Lately, she’s been helping us out with social media. Our Portland readers can meet Amber tomorrow (Saturday the 25th) at Powell’s 41st Anniversary Block Party (music, authors, …

Nov

3

2010

Questions for Gemma Whelan

Gemma Whelan (pronounced jem●ma wee●lan) is an Irish-born theater director and the author of the recently published Fiona: Stolen Child, which she talks about charmingly on this video. Fiona is the story of an Irish-born New Yorker who has written a semi-autobiographical novel, though she denies the story’s relevance to her own life. The portrayal of …