sterncastle writers
collective
Sterncastle Writers Collective is a unique partnership between an ever-evolving society of authors and a publishing house on the edge of the Earth. Our membership runs the gamut from hobbyist writers who do it for the love of the art to seasoned professional authors who have published multiple books. The Collective meets monthly to learn and grow as authors through lessons, workshops, and writing challenges. Our primary strength is in providing each other with much needed feedback on our projects through our regular read and critique sessions. Since 2023, the Sterncastle Writers Collective has published an annual themed anthology. Learn more about them below.
books
tide & timber
An Anthology of Sensory Prose and Poetry
Tide & Timber is a vibrant literary anthology of stories and poems rooted in the textures, colors, sights, and sounds of the Pacific Northwest. Through vivid sensory storytelling, this collection transports the reader to this stunning region on the edge of the earth to behold all that makes it magnificent—salt wind and cedar, low clouds and bright tide pools, the rough grain of driftwood, the echo of waves against stone, and the quiet pulse of the human experience carried within every inch of this impressive landscape.
Featuring a diverse range of emerging and established voices, this anthology celebrates writing that you can feel: prose alive with detail, poetry rich with mood, narratives shaped by what the eye beholds, the ear catches, the body feels, and the mind remembers. Each work invites readers into a world where place and perception intertwine, offering immersive scenes that linger long after the final line.
Perfect for fans of image-driven fiction, literary story collections, and poetry anchored in a strong sense of place and purpose.
Fog & Shadows
Tales of Mystery from the Pacific Northwest
Transport yourself to the misty reaches of the Pacific Northwest with Fog & Shadows, an anthology of captivating mysteries that unfold in the region’s most iconic settings. From the lonely depths of the endless evergreen forests to the rugged coastline where sea and storm collide, each story immerses you in the untamed beauty of the place while unraveling secrets as thick as the coastal fog.
This collection features works from a diverse group of talented authors, each weaving narratives of suspense and intrigue with deft twists, which take place across the cities, small towns, and wild terrains of this majestic region. Whether it’s a cold case solved by a curious young boy, a panicked self-assurance of one’s own innocence, or increasing encounters with a certain type of standoffish drifter, these stories are steeped in the lore of a place where nature itself guards its own engimas.
Fog & Shadows delivers an unforgettable journey through one of the most mysterious corners of the world. Let the fog roll in and the suspense build—because in the Pacific Northwest, every shadow hides a secret.
whispers amongst the trees
An Introspective Look at Life on the Oregon Coast
The wild, remote, and sparsely populated shores of the Oregon Coast are shrouded in beauty and mystery. Replete with natural wonders, it's a land on the edge. One where the seas meet the trees, and anything is possible. In this volume the authors of Sterncastle Writer's Collective take you on a literary journey along the hiking trails and coastal headlands, out to sea and back, as they explore not only this majestic place they call home but also themselves, their neighbors, and the millions of visitors the Oregon Coast welcomes every year. Whispers Amongst the Trees is a witty, wholesome, complex, and at times terrifying window into a place and a people which are well worth a deeper look.
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This volume is perfect for nature lovers, fans of contemporary literary fiction, regional travel literature, and those with an insatiable curiosity about the world and its people.