Join us for Word Craft with Alexandra Oliva, hosted by Brick & Mortar Books. This month we will be joined by author Elaine U. Cho for a discussion on the topic "From First Draft to Finished Novel"
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. Originally from upstate New York, she now lives on the Eastside with her family. Her next novel, The Radiant Dark, will be released in 2026
Elaine U. Cho is the author of Ocean’s Godori and Teo's Durumi. She has an MFA in flute performance from CalArts and is a former film critic, former bookseller at Elliott Bay Book Company, and current associate editor for Shelf Awareness.
