#PortlandAuthors #MultnomahCountyLibrary #FirstTimeAuthors #AuthorAdvice

The image is a flyer which reads: "The Library Writers Project: Submitting your First Manuscript. Ooligan Press representatives will be available at participating locations to explain: the traditional submission and acquisition processes, the basics of self-publishing, submitting your work to agents, and how to submit to the Library Writers Project. Hollywood Library, Wednesday April 8, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Central Library, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Hillsdale Library, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m."

Interested in becoming a published author? Learn more with our program: Submitting Your Manuscript for First Time Authors. Learn about acquisitions, submitting to agents, self-publishing, and more!

Our second session is happening at 6:00–7:30 p.m. on April 22 at the Central Library!

#BookTrailer #IndieBook #LauraStanfill #HistoricalFiction #HistoricalLitFic #LiteraryFiction #WomenMainCharacters #OoliganPress #IndiePress #BookLaunch #ProhibitionEra

Book cover for The Neighborhood Dames by Laura Stanfill with text that reads: Releasing November 10, 2026. Set against apple tree background.

Trailer and author interview for Ooligan's upcoming novel, THE NEIGHBORHOOD DAMES, by Laura Stanfill. Coming November 10, 2026.
youtu.be/vvKyDj1ep8E

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Less than 3 percent of books published are translations from foreign markets. What trends can we see by taking a closer look at these selected titles?

Check out the latest blog post: www.ooliganpress.com/works-in-tra...

#translations, #CulturalExchange, #globalization, #PublishingTrends,

Cartoon girl sitting at a desk studying while she’s thinking about reading webtoons.

Webtoons have become a global phenomenon that has transformed the landscape of digital storytelling. But what exactly makes them so captivating?

Check out the latest blog post at www.ooliganpress.com/webtoons-mul...

#multimodal #webtoons #anime #manga #webcomics #blogs #ooliganpress

Public libraries are not only the local heartbeat of communities across the country, but they also play a huge role in Cindy Brown's ECHOES OF THE LOST. Preorder your copy today, and be sure to check out your local library this week!
#cindybrown #pnw

A copy of Echoes of the Lost rests in front of a split background that has a solid green panel and a panel full of books on shelves. The text on the post reads "National Library Week" and has a callout that reads "April 19-25."

National Library Week starts today! Libraries provide so much more than books: they also organize local events, offer workshops, provide a space to gather, and more.

#nationallibraryweek #libraryweek #locallibrary #newmystery #mysterybooks #newrelease #newfiction #crimebooks #echoesofthelost

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Some silly but helpful vocal warm-ups to make you the best audiobook narrator ever!

Check out the latest blog post from Cameron Grow: www.ooliganpress.com/audiobooks-n...

#IndieAwards #IndiePress #Portland #PublicTransportation
@steven_christianson_writer @multnomahcountylibrary @trimet

This delightful novel follows 17-year-old Ty as he rides the Portland MAX to and from a summer job. As he writes letters to his English teacher, he also gains a deep understanding of human behavior, community, and the inner workings of his own heart.

On a bright blue and white gradient background, the cover of THE BLUE LINE LETTERS appears on the left. Above it, a gold banner says "Award Finalist!" On the right of the cover, two circular laurel leaf frames appear, one on top of the other. The top one says "2025 INDIES" and the bottom says "Young Adult Fiction (Children's)"

Congratulations to Stephen Christiansen, whose book THE BLUE LINE LETTERS is now a finalist for the INDIE Awards in the Young Adult Fiction (Children's) Category from FORWARD REVIEWS!

A black image with fireworks. Over it is an image of Echoes of the Lost book cover. Above the cover reads "COME TO THE LAUNCH PARTY!" and below it reads "TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026", "FROM 7–8 p.m. BUT STAY UNTIL CLOSE (9 p.m.) IF YOU'D LIKE," and "Annie Bloom's Books 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219".

Cindy Brown is back with a new mystery/crime novel ECHOES OF THE LOST! Come celebrate the release at Annie Bloom's Books on May 12 from 7–8 p.m.! Stick around until closing if you'd like!
#PNW #books #cindybrown #portland #oregon #novel #annieblooms #ooliganpress
@friendlybrown @anniebloomsbooks

#mysterybooks #mysteryreads #newrelease #indiepress #pnw #pnwbooks #crimebooks #detectivebooks #echoesofthelost #cindybrown #tbr

To enter the giveaway, you must follow both @ooliganpress and @friendlybrown, like this post, and leave a comment below tagging three of your mystery read sleuth friends. The giveaway is open from April 12, 2026 to April 26, 2026. Good luck, detectives!

@friendlybrown
#bookgiveaway #giveaway

Against a gray background floats a white pedestal that displays three books: Echoes of the Lost by Cindy Brown (largest, central book), Thorn City by Pamela Statz (smaller book, to the left of center), and Finding the Vein by Jennifer Hanlon Wilde (same size as Thorn city, to the right of center). Text on the post reads "Enter to win a mystery bundle giveaway!" with golden streamers framing the main content.

Giveaway alert! We are one month away from the launch of Cindy Brown's newest mystery, ECHOES OF THE LOST! To celebrate, we are giving away THREE mystery books. One lucky winner will receive a copy of ECHOES OF THE LOST before anyone else, as well as books from two other Ooligan authors.

#Oregon #Crime #Fiction #Novel #Mystery #Homeless #Houseless

Image of black and white underpass with red text that reads "Echoes of the Lost is a rattling good page turner . . . an absorbing character study and a brilliant depiction of a setting and community not often--if ever--found in crime fiction . . . Cindy Brown brings Portland's unhoused citizens sizzling onto the page . . . I was as charmed by the background to this excellent novel as I was by the twists and zings of the story itself." and picture of ECHOES OF THE LOST book below text.

Keep your street smarts sharp! Watch for Cindy Brown's newest crime novel, ECHOES OF THE LOST, highlighting Portland's often overlooked houseless community, and bringing a new perspective of the city and those who call it home . . . Preorder your copy now! Coming May 12, 2026
#PNWbooks #Portland

A grayscale image of the Hawthorne Bridge. Over it are the words "Launch Party," "Annie Bloom's Books," and "May 12, 2026," as well as the Echoes of the Lost cover.

ECHOES OF THE LOST launches on May 12, 2026! We're celebrating in style with our friends at Annie Bloom's Books. Join us on May 12 between 7–8 p.m. to get a copy of your own and meet author Cindy Brown.
#annieblooms #ooliganpress #PDX #shoplocal #booklaunch #crimefiction #mystery

"The Library Writers Project: Submitting your First Manuscript. Ooligan Press representatives will be available at participating locations to explain: the traditional submission and acquisition processes, the basics of self-publishing, submitting your work to agents, and how to submit to the Library Writers Project. Hollywood Library, Wednesday April 8, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Central Library, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Hillsdale Library, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Learn how to get published and try our program: Submitting Your Manuscript for First Time Authors. Learn about acquisitions, submitting to agents, self-publishing, and more!

Our first of three sessions is happening 6:00–7:30 p.m. on April 8 at the Hollywood Library! #libraryevents #portlandauthors

Cream background with Ooligan Press logo, and a flourish with the words"Celebrating 25 years of Pacific Northwest independent publushing". To the right is a black sidebar with recent book covers and titles: Echoes of the Lost, Cepka, and "The Blue Line Letters".

For twenty-five years, Ooligan Press has been a respected book publisher in the PNW and Portland city proper. Our newest books display our wide range of authors and interests, often boosting the voices of PNW authors and experiences.

#pnwpublishing #indiepublishing #ooliganpress

Cekpa — Multnomah County Library Cekpa — Altman, Leah, — "Born "Baby Girl Blackfeather," Leah Altman was separated from her birth family through placement by the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) to be adopted and raised by a family in...

For our patron who requested "Non fiction written by an Indigenous author, preferably PNW or SW USA (AZ)", we suggest Leah Altman's Cekpa: a Memoir in Beaded Essays. #AskALibrarian

#PNW #PnwBooks #CrimeBooks #DetectiveBooks #EchoesoftheLost #CindyBrown #TBR #IndieBookstore #LocalBookstore #BookLaunch #ReleaseParty #BookSigning #Portland #PortlandBooks #LocalAuthors

Cindy Brown's ECHOES OF THE LOST is almost here! Join us at Annie Bloom's Books on May 12 to celebrate its launch day. Grab your copy, meet Cindy, and browse the bookstore from 7–8 p.m. We hope to see you there!
@friendlybrown @anniebloomsbooks

#MysteryBooks #MysteryReads #NewRelease #IndiePress

"How to Make Your Title and Cover Stand Out in a Crowded Book Market" written on a blue sticky note.

What’s in a name? Everything—when it comes to standing out in a crowded book market.

Check out the latest blog post by Annie Egghart: www.ooliganpress.com/mystery-titl...

Cindy Brown's newest novel brings to life the underbelly of Portland and its forgotten inhabitants in this engaging mystery! Available everywhere May 12, 2026.

Black and white photo of Portland and Mt. Hood with 'PREORDER NOW' at top and image of ECHOES OF THE LOST book cover at bottom

ECHOES OF THE LOST AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER. Follow retired Detective Ster McCaffrey as he navigates through Portland in the hope of finding the mother of a boy left on his front porch.

@friendlybrown
#PNW #Portland #Oregon #mystery #crime #novel #houselessness

Retro-inspired earth tone colors overall. A slanted wavey image is behind text that reads "Ooligan" over the top of the fish hook logo, then "Press" found at the bottom of the hook, curved to follow the shape of the hook itself. Below, stylized letters state "Celebrating 25 Years".

Ooligan Press is turning twenty-five years old! From working with new writers as well as seasoned writers, we are celebrating over two decades of PNW-focused books.

#portlandstateuniversity #pnwbooks #portlandpublishers #bookpublishing #pnw

blank cover book with flare light and confetti.

A book’s cover is more than a design—it’s a branded experience.

Check out the latest blog post by @plumbcreativeco at www.ooliganpress.com/branding-boo...

#Cover #bookdesign #bookcovers #visualstorytelling #authorbranding #branding

#crimefiction #mystery