Join us for Word Craft with Alexandra Oliva, hosted by Brick & Mortar Books. This month, we will be joined by Matt Ruff for a discussion on the topic “Make it Scary: Writing Thrillers and Horror”.

About Word Craft

Curious about the writing process and publishing industry? Join local novelist Alexandra Oliva as she explores questions of craft and delves into the mysteries of the publishing world with a series of guest authors. We invite you to bring in your questions and participate in the discussion!

About the speakers

Alexandra Oliva is the author of Forget Me Not and The Last One, a Seattle Times Best Book of 2016. She has a BA in history from Yale University and an MFA in creative writing from The New School. She lives on the Eastside with her husband, son, and high-strung dog.

Matt Ruff is the author of the novels 88 Names, Lovecraft Country, Bad Monkeys, The Mirage, Set This House in Order, Fool on the Hill, and Sewer, Gas & Electric: The Public Works Trilogy. He lives in Seattle, Washington.