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Launch Day is Here!

Posted on March 31, 2017 by admin

Welcoming the release of Sea Trials! To celebrate Launch Day, Wendy Hinman will be signing books at Magnolia Bookstore. Date: April 1, 2017,  3-5pm Location: Magnolia Bookstore, 3206 West McGraw, Seattle WA 98110 Her first book, Tightwads on the Loose, … Continue reading →

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Bruce Barcott says Sea Trials had him “turning pages at flank speed”

Posted on March 28, 2017 by admin

Bruce Barcott, author of Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw, Measure of a Mountain, and Weed the People and a contributor to Outside and National Geographic magazines, The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Mother Jones, Sports Illustrated, Harper’s Magazine, … Continue reading →

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More great reviews for Sea Trials

Posted on March 25, 2017 by admin

“In a time before cell phones and laptops, the Wilcox family set out to sail around the world, but after a shipwreck, their adventure takes a dramatic detour. Thrilling, poignant, and hilarious moments surface as this family struggles to cope … Continue reading →

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Seattle area author Wendy Hinman set to launch new book with events

Posted on March 21, 2017 by admin

Story on Three Sheets Northwest: For most sailors, a shipwreck might end the dream of circumnavigating the globe. But not for the Wilcox family. In SEA TRIALS, Seattle-area author Wendy Hinman (Tightwads on the Loose) recounts the Wilcox family’s incredible … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Sea Trials at Eagle Harbor Books May 4

Posted on March 20, 2017 by admin

Wendy Hinman is excited to share her new book, Sea Trials, at Eagle Harbor Book Company Thursday May 4, 7pm Veteran voyager Wendy Hinman, the author of laugh-out-loud award-winning memoir Tightwads on the Loose, shares another true story of adventure … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Wendy Hinman’s new book March 16th

Posted on March 11, 2017 by admin

Be one of the first to get your hands on Wendy Hinman’s new book, Sea Trials at a book party at Ravenna Third Place Books Date: Thursday, March 16, 2017, 7pm Event: New book from Award winning author Wendy Hinman: … Continue reading →

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Sea Trials by Wendy Hinman: “A modern, swashbuckling adventure” — Seattle Book Review

Posted on March 7, 2017 by admin

“A modern, swashbuckling adventure, Sea Trials: Around the World with Duct Tape and Bailing Wire will quickly transport readers through a fascinating, light read out to sea aboard the Vela.” — Seattle Book Review

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CYC Seattle Celebration Featuring Wendy Hinman

Posted on March 3, 2017 by admin

Get a Sneak Peek at Wendy Hinman’s new book, Sea Trials, at Seattle’s Corinthian Yacht Club Join fellow members and friends for this exclusive event. Limited copies will be available before the book officially goes on sale. You can be … Continue reading →

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Sea Trials by Wendy Hinman Earns a Kirkus Starred Review!

Posted on March 1, 2017 by admin

“. . . The author’s expressive writing captures the wonder of being at sea in all its glory. . . her engaging narrative succeeds in capturing the thrills and frustrations of this intrepid family. Taking in remarkably far-flung destinations such … Continue reading →

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2017 Seattle Boat Show Special

Posted on January 24, 2017 by admin

Only at the 2017 Seattle Boat Show! January 27-February 4 . . . Wendy Hinman has a surprise for the 2017 Seattle Boat Show! Come visit her at Captains Nautical Supply booth at the top of the concourse steps to … Continue reading →

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