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Ooligan Press
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Student-run, not-for-profit trade press at Portland State University 📚 Prioritizing literary equity and inclusion.

PO Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207
https://linktr.ee/ooliganpress
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He usually had something to go on: a body, a name, a weapon . . . What did he have now? Coming May 2026 from Ooligan Press, Cindy Brown's ECHOES OF THE LOST follows retired detective Ster McAffrey as he investigates a murder whose victim has no name.

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#ECHOESOFTHELOST #Thriller
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Once you get a hang of how things are organized and how to best search within the guide, you can quickly begin finding all the information you need to help bolster your editing skills.

Check out the latest blog post: www.ooliganpress.com/cmos-how-to/
#TheChicagoManualofStyle #CMOS #copyediting
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February 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Taking a closer look at some of Circana Bookscan's hidden features.

Check out the latest blog post by Tate Sears: www.ooliganpress.com/bookscan-adv...
#CompTitles #SearchTips #tricks #publishing #digitalskills,
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February 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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David G. Lewis, author of TRIBAL HISTORIES OF THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY, discusses the history of the Kalapuya people at the Many Nations Longhouse in Eugene, Oregon on January 30, 2026 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

#tribalhistories #authorevent #cityclubofeugene
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January 28, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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See Portland through retired detective Ster McCaffrey's eyes. As he travels the city in search of a missing mother, everyone and everything is suspect. Next stop: ECHOES OF THE LOST by Cindy Brown.

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#Portland #PDX #pnwbooks #crimefiction #newmystery
An urban bus stop is cut off by an angled dark gray square. In the center is the Echoes of the Lost book cover.
January 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Author Leah Altman shares more about her new book, CEKPA, with Foreword Reviews. Click on the link to learn more about CEKPA and Leah's journey.

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#Cekpa #IndigenousStories #Memoir #ForewordReviews #NewRelease
A quote pulled from Rebecca Foster's book review of Cekpa on Foreword Reviews.
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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While a lot of marketing work happens on the publisher's side, there's plenty that authors can do early on to set a title up for success.

Check out the latest blog post at www.ooliganpress.com/marketing-fo...

#author #marketing #publisher #book
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January 26, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Psst . . . want to know a secret? Your favorite book of the summer is going to drop May 12, 2026! Make sure to preorder Cindy Brown’s newest crime thriller ECHOES OF THE LOST today.

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#ooliganpress #crimefiction #mysterybooks #PDX #bookpreorder #pnwreads
The ECHOES OF THE LOST book cover sits in front of a foggy gray background. Above the book, "Preorder Now" is written in red across a semi-opaque paint smear.
January 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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David G. Lewis presents on Chemawa Indian Boarding School and its former superintendent Harwood Hall at Multnomah County Library.

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David Lewis is giving a talk at Multnomah county library from 2-3:30p.m. January 25.
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Coming to stores May 12, 2026, ECHOES OF THE LOST by Cindy Brown is a crime fiction novel you don't want to miss. Join retired detective Ster McCaffrey as he seeks to solve the mystery of a missing mother.

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#upcomingnovel #preordernow #mysterythriller
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January 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Can a fan's drawing really sell a book? Here's the surprising answer.

Check out the latest blog post at: www.ooliganpress.com/monsters-mar...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Ooligan Press is excited to announce the upcoming mystery novel, ECHOES OF THE LOST by Cindy Brown, coming May 12, 2026! Follow Ster as he cares for a child who suddenly shows up on his doorstep and searches for their missing mother. Without his usual resources, can he find her?

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January 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Ooligan Press is excited to present its newest mystery masterpiece, ECHOES OF THE LOST by Cindy Brown! You have until May 12, 2026 to clear a spot on your bookshelf for this thrilling tale of love, loss, and discovery.
Preorder today!

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#ooliganpress #crimefiction #mysterybooks #PDX
January 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Straight vs. Curly: Why are they so confusing?

Check out Ooligan's newest blog post by Elle Edwards: www.ooliganpress.com/why-curly-qu...

#writing #quotations #quotes #editing #books #publishing #bookpublishing #debate #right #wrong #history #typewriter #style #text #textenvironments,
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January 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Ooligan Press is excited to present its newest mystery masterpiece, ECHOES OF THE LOST by Cindy Brown! You have until May 12, 2026 to clear a spot on your bookshelf for this thrilling tale of love, loss, and discovery.
Preorder today!

@friendlybrown
#ooliganpress #crimefiction #mysterybooks #PDX
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January 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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"He usually had something to go on: a body, a name, a weapon . . . what did he have now?" Ooligan is preparing for the release of our new crime thriller, featuring retired detective Ster McCaffrey. ECHOES OF THE LOST launches on May 12, 2026.

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#newmystery #upcomingnovel #pnwreads
The Echoes of the Lost book cover and red text over a rainy window background. The red text reads "Coming Soon . . ." The book cover features a gray-scale image of a bridge, red text that reads Echoes of the Lost: A Mystery, and white text that reads Cindy Brown.
January 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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A body found in the Willamette. A boy abandoned on a porch. A twist you won’t see coming. Follow retired detective Ster McCaffrey as he discovers friends and enemies alike on the streets of Portland.

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#ooliganpress #crimefiction #mysterybooks #PDX #bookpreorder #pnwreads
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January 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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One retired detective. One frightened boy. One daring librarian. The case that will unravel everything. A tense, emotional mystery perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and Liz Moore. Preorder ECHOES OF THE LOST today!
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Preorder Here: www.ooliganpress.com/product/echo...
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January 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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The illustrated cover trend driven by social media has created a disconnect between books and their intended audience.

Check out the latest Ooligan press blog post by Araliya Dooldeniya: www.ooliganpress.com/love-at-firs...

#cover-trends, #romance, #young-adult, #adult
Eight cover photos on a black background. Top row left to right: Bride by Ali Hazelwood, Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver, Heartstopper by Alice Oseman, and Betting on You by Lynn Painter; bottom row left to right: Funny Story by Emily Henry, If Only I Had Told Her by laura nowlin, Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez, and Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter.
January 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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And that's a wrap! CEKPA: A MEMOIR IN BEADED ESSAYS is officially out and available for order! You can purchase your copy today directly through Ooligan's site or get a signed copy at Powell's Books. Don't forget to leave a review!

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#NewBook #NewRelease
Author Leah Altman with Ooligan staff, speaking on her new book at Literary Arts.
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Attention crime fiction fans! Ooligan Press' upcoming thriller, ECHOES OF THE LOST by Cindy Brown, is available for preorder by May 12, 2026. Follow retired detective Ster McCaffrey around Portland as he seeks answers to a mystery very close to home: Who abandoned a toddler on his doorstep, and why?
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January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Do you love cozy reads with a touch of whimsy? Are you a cat lover? Practice some much needed self-care and find comfort in healing fiction.

Check out the latest blog post here: www.ooliganpress.com/whimsical-he...

#cozy, #whimsical, #healingfiction, #magicalcats, #magicalrealism, #self-care
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January 6, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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And that's a wrap! CEKPA: A MEMOIR IN BEADED ESSAYS is officially out and available for order! You can purchase your copy today directly through Ooligan's site or get a signed copy at Powell's Books. Don't forget to leave a review!

@literaryarts
#NewBook #NewRelease #CekpaBook #NativeStories
Author Leah Altman with Ooligan staff, speaking on her new book at Literary Arts.
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Fiction and nonfiction editing require different approaches—discover how developmental edits differ between the two genres!

Check out the latest Ooligan Press blog post by Rin Kane: www.ooliganpress.com/editing-fict...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Get your signed copy of CEKPA at Powell's Books while it's available!

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#booklaunch #NativeStories #NewBook #NewRelease
Cekpa Book with a signed authograph from author Leah Altman.
December 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM