Author talk with Ethel Steinmetz Marmont

Join Ethel Steinmetz Marmont for an afternoon reading and talk about her new book, The Roses of Port Townsend. 

In The Roses of Port Townsend, Mandy Rose, a determined single mother, embarks on a thrilling journey to the haunted Victorian seaport of Port Townsend. Fleeing job loss and a mysterious family disappearance, she and her two sons, Max and Oscar, along with their loyal dogs, Josie and Bone, uncover dark secrets lurking within the quaint city. As they navigate a world filled with supernatural beings, dangerous tomatoes, and a centuries-old pirate’s revenge, the Rose family faces a race against time to solve the mystery of Mandy’s missing husband and survive the paranormal forces threatening their new home.

With a captivating blend of mystery, magical realism, and science fiction, The Roses of Port Townsend weaves an enchanting and suspenseful narrative about family, courage, and the unseen wonders of the world. Readers will be transported into a vibrant world where the past and present collide, and the Roses must band together to confront the city’s chilling secrets.

Ethel Steinmetz Marmont is a seasoned author renowned for her unique blend of political commentary and supernatural storytelling. Her distinguished career in public service culminated in a master’s degree in public administration from The Evergreen State College. Since retiring, she’s contributed numerous political opinion articles to local publications. Her love for fantasy storytelling shines in her children’s book, The Adventures of Vicant the Venomous. Ethel resides in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, with her husband Jim, and their dachshund, Charlie. A woman of many talents, Ethel continues to captivate a broad audience, from science fiction and fantasy lovers to political enthusiasts.

Ethel, the daughter of public school educators, grew up in the great Northwest. She was born in Montana and spent her childhood in eastern Washington, specifically in Omak. Ethel frequently traveled to North Idaho to visit her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. As an adult, she became familiar with western Washington while working for many years in Olympia. Later, she settled along the coast of Washington State, living on Camano Island near Port Susan and at the edge of the Salish Sea in Ferndale, WA. Over the years, Ethel and her husband, Jim, visited Port Townsend, WA, numerous times. It was during a wedding anniversary trip that she began to form the plot for her book, The Roses of Port Townsend.

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