Mary Rosenblum (1952-2018)


A Fantasy Romance Tea Party Meet authors L. Penelope and Melissa Marr as they discuss the fantasy romance genre, their own fantasy worlds, and what writing romance has taught them! Grab a steaming cup of tea provided by Friday Afternoon Tea and some delicious treats prepared by Arista Catering. No need to glamour your fairy…
“I’m always happiest when I’m killing things.” That’s how Bob Brown captioned the accompanying photo when he gave it to me. I don’t think this self-appraisal of his was completely accurate. At least, it wasn’t just killing things—fish, to be specific—that made him happy. Bob adored fishing, yes, and he went on at least two…
Dear Clarion West family and friends, I am so pleased to share the Clarion West 2020-2021 Combined Annual Report, a testament to our collective community power. There’s been a lot to do and think about over the past two years, but I’m forever grateful to everyone who has stepped forward to focus on the speculative…
It’s book birthday time! On February 9, we celebrated the release of the Pocket Workshop, a collection of more than two dozen essays by Clarion West instructors and alumni that delves into the art and craft of writing as a way of life. Order your copy from Hydra House today. Proceeds of the sales benefit Clarion…
Clarion West graduate and instructor Kathleen Alcalá (CW ’87) remembers Bruce Taylor, a fixture in the Clarion West community since the first workshop, held in Seattle in 1971. Bruce Taylor, who liked to be known as “Mr. Magic Realism,” was born May 28, 1947 in Seattle, Washington and passed away on August 31, 2022 at…
It’s Week 4 of the Clarion West Write-a-thon, and we’re proud to partner with FIYAHCON! On Monday, workshop administrator Rashida J. Smith moderated the live panel, Uncovering Cover Art, which was recorded and is now viewable at this link. We’re running writing and critique workshops for teens, led by K. Tempest Bradford, Alethea Kontis, and…