The Historical Novel Society North American Conference
June 26-29, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada
I’m speaking on a panel with three other talented authors on Friday, June 26, 2025, at 1:30pm Presenting the Past Through the Lens of the Present: “Presentism” and Writing Historical Fiction for Modern Readers
Author Event with Deb Miller
on July 12, 2025, 6pm
18881 D Front Street, Poulsbo, Washington 98370
History:
Poulsbo, Washington is known as “Little Norway” because of its Scandinavian heritage and Norwegian immigrant population.
- Norwegian immigrant Jørgen Eliason founded Poulsbo in the 1880s.
- The town was named after a Norwegian village called “Paulsbo”.
- The U.S. government misspelled “Paulsbo” as “Poulsbo” when processing the town’s post office application.
- The town was settled by many Norwegian and Scandinavian immigrants who were drawn to the area’s similarities to their home countries.
- The town’s economy was based on farming, logging, and water transportation.
- The town’s community celebrates its Scandinavian roots through cultural events, Norwegian-inspired cuisine, and Scandi-style architecture.
Today, Poulsbo is a coastal city with a thriving community proud of its Viking heritage.
INTERVIEWS WITH LESLIE
Interview with Author’s Answers about imposter syndrome and more.
My Podcast interview on DIY MFA and Gabriela Pereira
Mira Costa L.I.F.E Program Talk About Marion Davies and The Blue Butterfly
Authority Magazine Interview and my video of the 5 Things I Need To Be A Successful Writer and Author
Novel Past Times Interview – Meet Marion Davies
Photos from Past Events
