Sequim Gazette staff

Writers on the Spit features John Norgord and Lynnette Baughman at the Fourth Friday Readings on Nov. 27.

The free readings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the media room at The Lodge, 660 Evergreen Farm Way, Sequim.

Baughman and Norgord enjoyed careers around the country and both returned to their Washington roots.

Baughman was born in Bremerton. She now calls Sequim home after a writing career in the Southwest. She has been a newspaper and magazine editor, and is now a fiction writer. Baughman has published eight novels, thriller to romance, and won an Eppie Award for Best Contemporary Romance in 2007. She is experienced in both traditional publishing and in digital self-publishing.

Norgord was born and raised in Seattle. A gifted climber, he completed the first winter ascent of Mount Olympus. He has served as president of the University of Washington climbing club. Norgord is working on his first novel, the harrowing journey of an elderly kidnapped woman. This story, based on true events, tracks the effect of crime on victims and families.

About Fourth Friday

Arrive early to purchase your coffee or tea at the Bistro when you enter The Lodge. The event is accessible to everyone. There are an elevator and stairs to the media room on the second floor. Plenty of parking is available.

Following the featured speakers, there will be an hour of 5-minute open mic readings. Interested writers may submit their names before the event begins. For open mic guidelines, e-mail rmarcus@olypen.com.

The event is sponsored by Writers on the Spit.