The Library maintains a database of publications by authors who live and write in the Diocese of Olympia or are associated with the diocese.
When possible, each entry includes a small cover image as well as bibliographic information. Further descriptions are usually available from online booksellers. There are always additions to be made, and no doubt omissions to be corrected despite our best efforts.
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| Author | Title | Cover | Link | Year | Publisher | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aroney-Sine, Christine | Celtic Advent: Following an Unfamiliar Path |  | More info | 2024 | Independently published | Book |
| Aroney-Sine, Christine | The Gift of Wonder: Creative Practices for Delighting in God |  | More info | 2019 | IVP Formatio | Book |
| Aroney-Sine, Christine | Older books published under the name Christine Sine | Books | ||||
| Aroney-Sine, Christine | Sacred Rhythms: Finding a Peaceful Pace in a Hectic World |  | More info | 2003 | Baker Pub Group | Book |
| Aroney-Sine, Christine | Digging Deeper: The Art of Contemplative Gardening |  | More info | 2022 | Independently published | Book |
| Ashley, Danae | Chapter 2 in Still A Mother: Journeys Through Perinatal Bereavement |  | More info | 2016 | Judson Press | Chapter |
| Ashley, Danae | Sermons included in “Working Preacher: Craft of Preaching” | Chapter | ||||
| Ashley, Danae and Kester Limner | My Sap is Rising: A Pilgrimage of Holistic Mental Health Healing with Hildegard of Bingen and Alfred Adler |  | More info | 2026 | Tehom Center Publishing | Book |
| Baim, Jo | Tango: Creation of a Cultural Icon |  | More info | 1997 | Indiana University Press | Book |
| Baim, Jo | Articles and papers | Various publications | Other | |||
| Ball, Maggie | Bargello Quilts with a Twist |  | More info | 2008 | Krause Publ | Book |
| Ball, Maggie | Traditional Quilts with a Twist |  | More info | 2006 | Krause Publ | Book |
| Ball, Maggie | Creative Quilting with Kids |  | More info | 2001 | Krause Pubns Inc | Book |
| Ball, Maggie | Patchwork and Quilting with Kids |  | More info | Book | ||
| Ball, Maggie | Contributing author to books published by American Quilters Society; patterns and magazine articles | More info | Chapter, Other | |||
| Barrett, Michael | Foreign language films and the Oscar: The Nominees and Winners, 1948-2017 |  | More info | 2018 | McFarland Publishers Inc. | Book |
| Bennett, Dennis | Foreword in “Nine O’Clock in the Morning” |  | More info | 2011 | Bridge-Logos | Chapter |
| Bennett, Rita | The Lord’s Prayer Heals: God’s Prayer for You |  | More info | 2018 | Bridge-Logos | Book |
| Bennett, Rita | Foreword in “Nine O’Clock in the Morning” | | More info | 2011 | Bridge-Logos | Chapter |
| Bennett, Rita | Heaven Tours: Astonishing Journeys |  | More info | 2009 | Bridge-Logos | Book |
| Bennett, Rita | You Can Be Emotionally Free |  | More info | 1998 | Bridge-Logos | Book |
| Bennett, Rita | To Heaven and Back: True Stories of Those Who Have Made the Journey |  | More info | 1997 | Zondervan Publishing House | Book |
| Berrett, Jason Jay | Breaking Through Gridlock The Power of Conversation In A Polarized World |  | More info | 2017 | Koehler Publishers | Book |
| Bombardier, Michele | Various poems | More info | Poetry | |||
| Bradburn, Pamela | The Visitation and Other Biblical Poetry |  | More info | 2016 | Word Wise | Poetry, Book |
| Broatch, Ronda | Poetry; photographer; author | More info | Poetry, Other | |||
| Brochard, Philip | Vital Christian Community: 12 Characteristics of Healthy Congregations |  | More info | 2022 | Church Publishing | Book |
| Buerk, Debora Ragland | The Book of Dan: A Memoir About Living and Dying |  | More info | 2022 | Self-published | Book |
| Buerk, Debora Ragland | A Celtic Christmas: It Might Have Happened This Way. . . |  | More info | 2023 | Independently published | Book |
| Burton, Joan | Footprints on Snow: Seven Brave Women Who Shaped the History of the Northwest Mountains |  | More info | 2021 | Archway Publishing | Book |
| Burton, Joan | Ella, My Story |  | More info | 2015 | Self-published | Book |
| Burton, Joan | Best Hikes with Kids |  | More info | 2006 | Mountaineers | Editor |
| Burton, Joan | Urban Walks: 23 Walks Through Seattle’s Parks and Neighborhoods |  | More info | 2001 | Thistle Press | Editor |
| Burton, Joan | Best hikes with children in western Washington & the Cascades |  | More info | 1988 | Mountaineers | Editor |
| Campbell, Janet | Through the Window of the Ordinary: Experiences of Holy Week |  | More info | 2001 | Church Publishing, Inc. | Book |
| Cashman, Tom | The Book of Dan: A Memoir About Living and Dying | | More info | 2022 | Self-published | Book |
| Cashman, Tom | A Celtic Christmas: It Might Have Happened This Way. . . | | More info | 2023 | Independently published | Book |
| Conlkin, Dan | Brochures; articles | Other, Article | ||||
| Davidson, Dent | Gathered for God: Church’s Teaching for a Changing World, Vol. 8 |  | More info | 2018 | Church Publishing, Inc. | Chapter |
| deLacy, Josh | the post calvin: Essays 2016–2019 |  | More info | 2019 | IngramSpark | Editor |
| deLacy, Josh | the post calvin: Essays 2013–2016 |  | More info | 2016 | IngramSpark | Editor |
| Deviny, Kathie | Death in the Memorial Garden (Grace Church Mystery) |  | More info | 2012 | Camel Press | Book |
| Deviny, Kathie | Death in the Old Rectory (Grace Church Mystery) |  | More info | 2015 | Camel Press | Book |
| Deviny, Kathie | Death on Sacred Ground (Grace Church Mystery) |  | More info | 2020 | Camel Press | Book |
| Di Biase, Teresa | The Second Mother |  | More info | 2026 | Blue Forge Press | Book |
| di Blasé, L. Theresa | Various articles | Other | ||||
| Dunlap, Laurie | And I Francis: The Life of Francis of Assisi in Word and Image |  | More info | 2000 | Continuum Publishing Company | Book |
| Dunlap, Laurie | Stories; essays; reviews | Other | ||||
| Endicott, Rachel | Contributor to “Women’s Uncommon Prayers: Our Lives Revealed, Nurtured, Celebrated” | More info | Chapter | |||
| Fergueson, John | Contribution to Out of the Night: The Spiritual Journey of Vietnam Vets |  | More info | 2005 | Greyhound Books | Chapter |
| Fischer, Sara | Open: Adventures in Radical Hospitality |  | More info | 2022 | Resource Publications | Book |
| Forman, John | Implementing Service and Support Management Process: A Practical Guide |  | More info | 2015 | Van Haren Publishing | Chapter |
| Forman, John | Integral Leadership: The Next Half-Step |  | More info | 2013 | SUNY Press | Book |
| Forman, John | Articles and papers | More info | Other | |||
| Frank, Paula | Editor of “Scripture” for Synthesis, a weekly resource for preaching and worship following the Revised Common Lectionary | More info | Editor | |||
| Garman, Sherry | Article on history of linens, vessels and elements used for the Eucharist | More info | Diocesan Altar Guild | Article | ||
| Gilman, James | How to Resolve Conflict: A Practical Meditation Manual |  | More info | 2017 | Rowman and Littlefield | Book |
| Gilman, James | Christian Faith, Justice, and the Politics of Mercy: the Benevolent Community |  | More info | 2014 | Rowman and Littlefield | Book |
| Gilman, James | Faith, Reason, and Compassion: a Philosophy of the Christian Faith |  | More info | 2007 | Rowman and Littlefield | Book |
| Gilman, James | Fidelity of Heart: An Ethic of Christian Virtue |  | More info | 2001 | Oxford University Press | Book |
| Glassburn, Kathleen | Where Do Stories Come From: A Collection |  | 2018 | Self-published | Book | |
| Glassburn, Kathleen | Santa Fe Trilogy: New Plateau, Ridin’ High, and Going Back Home |  | More info | 2017 | Self-published | Book |
| Glassburn, Kathleen | Making It Work: A Novel |  | More info | 2017 | Archway Publishing | Book |
| Glassburn, Kathleen | Managing editor of “Writer’s Workshop Review” | More info | Editor | |||
| Glassburn, Kathleen | Various short stories | More info | Short Story | |||
| Glassburn, Kathleen | Hummingbirds: A Collection |  | More info | 2025 | Independently published | Book |
| Grant, Gabriel | Breaking Through Gridlock The Power of Conversation In A Polarized World | | More info | 2017 | Koehler Publishers | Book |
| Grant, Gabriel | Navigating the Paradoxes of Sustainability” in Oxford Handbook of Organizational Paradox |  | More info | 2017 | Oxford University Press | Chapter |
| Grant, Gabriel | Youth Purpose Around the World | 2017 | Palgrave Macmillan | Book | ||
| Gregory, Brian | Chapter in “Wesleyan Theological Journal” | More info | Chapter | |||
| Hampton, Sandford | Various articles | Article | ||||
| Hemp, Christine | Wild Ride Home: Love, Loss, And Little White Horse Arcade |  | More info | 2020 | Skyline Publications | Book |
| Hemp, Christine | That Fall |  | More info | 2011 | Finishing Line Press | Book |
| Hemp, Christine | Various poems | More info | Poetry | |||
| Himes, Andrew | The Sword of the Lord: The Roots of Fundamentalism in an American Family |  | More info | 2010 | Chiaira Press | Book |
| Himes, Andrew | Voices in Wartime: The Anthology |  | More info | 2005 | Whit Press | Editor |
| Jessett, Fred | Getting Past Point No Point: Nine Short Stories with Meaning |  | More info | 2018 | Self-published | Book |
| Jessett, Fred | Drummer Loves Dancer: She Has Secrets. He Has Hope. |  | More info | 2017 | Self-published | Book |
| Jessett, Fred | My Name Is Tamar: A Tale from Ancient Caanan |  | More info | 2013 | Self-published | Book |
| Jessett, Fred | Remembering Grace |  | More info | 2006 | Forward Movement | Book |
| Jessett, Fred | Short stories; essays; columns appearing in a variety of newspapers; book reviews | More info | Short Story, Article, Other | |||
| Knowles, Walter | Articles; reviews | More info | Article, Other | |||
| Knowles, Walter | Drenched in Grace: Essays in Baptismal Ecclesiology Inspired by the Work and Ministry of Louis Weil |  | More info | 2013 | Wipf and Stock | Editor |
| Kundtz, Anne | Various poems | More info | Poetry | |||
| Larive, Armand | After Sunday: A Theology of Work |  | More info | 2004 | Bloomsbury Academic | Book |
| Lee, Jeffrey | Gathered for God: Church’s Teaching for a Changing World, Vol. 8 | | More info | 2018 | Church Publishing, Inc. | Chapter |
| Lee, Jeffrey | Opening the Prayer Book (New Church’s Teaching Series) (Volume 7) |  | More info | 1999 | Cowley Publications | Book |
| Limner, Kester and Ashley, Danae | My Sap is Rising: A Pilgrimage of Holistic Mental Health Healing with Hildegard of Bingen and Alfred Adler | | More info | 2026 | Tehom Center Publishing | Book |
| Mahedy, William P. | Contribution to Out of the Night: The Spiritual Journey of Vietnam Vets | | More info | 2005 | Greyhound Books | Chapter |
| Mann, Jennifer K. | Children’s book author and illustrator; blog posts | Other | ||||
| Mann, Jennifer K. | Children’s book author and illustrator; blog posts | More info | Book, Other | |||
| Martin, Irene | Sea Fire: Tales of Jesus and Fishing |  | More info | 2003 | Crossroad Publishing Co. | Book |
| Martin, Irene | Beach of Heaven: A History of Wahkiakum County |  | More info | 1997 | Washington State University Press | Book |
| Martin, Irene | Legacy and Testament: The Story of Columbia River Gillnetters |  | More info | 1994 | Washington State University Press | Book |
| Martin, Irene | Books with older copyright dates | More info | Book | |||
| Martin, Irene | Various articles on ecww.org | More info | Other | |||
| Maynard, Jane | Pastoral Bearings: Lived Religion and Pastoral Theology |  | More info | 2011 | Lexington Books | Book |
| Maynard, Jane | Transfiguring Loss |  | More info | 2006 | Pilgrim Press | Book |
| McClain, Rebecca | Graceful Nurture: Using Godly Play with Adults |  | More info | 2017 | Church Publishing | Book |
| McLean, Duse | Urban Walks: 23 Walks Through Seattle’s Parks and Neighborhoods | | More info | 2001 | Thistle Press | Editor |
| Megee, Margaret | Sacred Attention: A Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment |  | More info | 2012 | Skylight Paths Publishing | Book |
| Megee, Margaret | Haiku: The Sacred Art (A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines) |  | More info | 2009 | Skylight Paths Publishing | Book |
| Megee, Margaret | Stumbling Toward God: A Prodigal’s Return |  | More info | 2002 | Innisfree books | Book |
| Meredith, Cara | Color of Life: A Journey Toward Love and Racial Justice |  | More info | 2019 | Zondervan Publishers | Book |
| Meredith, Carra | The Color of Life: A Journey toward Love and Racial Justice |  | More info | 2019 | Zondervan | Book |
| Mesenbring, David | Published articles; book in progress | Other | ||||
| Mix, Lucas | Life Concepts from Aristotle to Darwin: On Vegetable Souls |  | More info | 2018 | Palgrave Macmillan | Book |
| Mix, Lucas | Live Like You Give a Damn! Join the Changemaking Celebration |  | More info | 2016 | Cascade Books | Book |
| Mix, Lucas | Thinking Fair: Rules for Reason in Science and Religion |  | More info | 2016 | Self-published | Book |
| Mix, Lucas | Species of Love |  | More info | 2015 | Self-published | Book |
| Mix, Lucas | La Vida en Espacio: La Nueva Ciencia de la Astrobiologia |  | More info | 2010 | Editorial Critica | Book |
| Mix, Lucas | Life in Space: Astrobiology for Everyone |  | More info | 2009 | Harvard University Press | Book |
| Mix, Lucas | Mustard Seed vs McWorld: Reinventing Life and Faith, for the Future |  | More info | 1999 | Baker Books | Book |
| Mix, Lucas | The Mustard Seed Conspiracy |  | More info | 1981 | Word Books | Book |
| Mix, Lucas | Blog posts | More info | Other | |||
| Moore, Paul | Fruits of the Spirit in Practical Life |  | More info | 2008 | Stillpoint by the Sea | Book |
| Moore, Paul | Blog posts | Other | ||||
| Moore, Stephen | Church Words: Origins and Meanings |  | More info | 1996 | Forward Movement | Book |
| Moore, Stephen E. | Church Words: Origins and Meanings |  | More info | 1996 | Forward Movement | Book |
| Munat, Florrie | Be Brave: A Wife’s Journey Through Caregiving |  | More info | 2017 | Fantail Pub Llc | Book |
| Newton, Alissa | Vital Christian Community: 12 Characteristics of Healthy Congregations | | More info | 2022 | Church Publishing | Book |
| Parry-Moore, Joyce | Fill the Room: An Invitation to Take Up Space |  | More info | 2026 | Tehom Center Publishing | Book |
| Parry-Moore, Joyce | Breast Dancer: One Alaskan Soprano’s Journey from Cancer to Priesthood |  | More info | 2015 | Self-published | Book |
| Reid, Penny | Bridging: Languages, Cultures, and My Life |  | More info | 2015 | Self-published | Book |
| Rickert, Kathryn | Curriculum on “Doctrine of Discovery”; articles; blogs | More info | Other | |||
| Rietmann, Paul | Jesus and the Buddha Meet in Stillness: A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness Meditation and Contemplative Prayer |  | More info | 2020 | Self-published | Book |
| Riley, Elizabeth Ashman | Rage Prayers |  | More info | 2024 | Morehouse Publishing | Book |
| Sellers-Petersen, Brian | Harvesting Abundance: Local Initiatives of Food and Faith |  | More info | 2017 | Church Publishing | Book |
| Shaver, Stephen R. | Metaphors of Eucharistic Presence: Language, Cognition, and the Body and Blood of Christ |  | More info | 2021 | Oxford University Press | Book |
| Sine, Tom | 2020s Foresight: Three Vital Practices for Thriving in a Decade of Accelerating Change |  | More info | 2020 | Fortress Press | Book |
| Sine, Tom | New Conspirators: Creating the Future One Mustard Seed at a Time |  | More info | 2008 | IVP Books | Book |
| Sine, Tom | Numerous other books | |||||
| Sine, Tom | Taking Discipleship Seriously: A Radical Biblical Approach |  | More info | 2020 | Wipf and Stock | Book |
| Snow, Peter | Book of Sam: Putting Together a Spiritual Life Without a lot of Belief |  | More info | 2018 | Self-published | Book |
| Snow, Peter | Jesus: The God App |  | More info | 2014 | Xlibris | Book |
| Snow, Peter | Jesus: Man, Not Myth |  | More info | 2011 | Self-published | Book |
| Snow, Peter D. | Jesus of Nazareth Part Two: Poking the Hornets’ Nest: Arrested, Condemned and Executed -That Was the Plan? |  | More info | 2025 | Olympus Story House | Book |
| Snow, Peter D. | Jesus of Nazareth Part One: Poking the Hornets’ Nest: Jesus Develops His Mission Statement |  | More info | 2025 | Olympus Story House | Book |
| Spring, Ira | Best hikes with children in western Washington & the Cascades | | More info | 1988 | Mountaineers | Editor |
| Taylor, Mark Lloyd | So Fill Our Imaginations: The Work and Play of a Year of Preaching |  | More info | 2022 | Wipf & Stock | Book |
| Taylor, Mark Lloyd | Loving Yourself As Your Neighbor: A Recovery Guide for Christians Escaping Burnout and Codependency |  | More info | 1990 | HarperCollins | Book |
| Taylor, Mark Lloyd | God is Love: A study in the Theology of Karl Rahner |  | More info | 1986 | Oxford University Press | Book |
| Taylor, Mark Lloyd | God is Love: A study in the Theology of Karl Rahner | | More info | 1986 | Oxford University Press | Book |
| Thorpe, Doug | Wisdom Sings the World: Poetry, Creation and the Way of Dwelling |  | More info | 2010 | Codhill Press | Book |
| Thorpe, Doug | Rapture of the Deep |  | More info | 2007 | Red Hen Press | Book |
| Torvend, Samuel | In Spirit and Truth: A New Vision of Episcopal Worship |  | More info | 2020 | Church Publishing | Editor |
| Torvend, Samuel | Still Hungry at the Feast: Eucharistic Justice in the Midst of Affliction |  | More info | 2019 | Liturgical Press | Book |
| Torvend, Samuel | Flowing Water, Uncommon Birth: Christian Baptism in a Post-Christian Culture |  | More info | 2011 | Augsburg Fortress | Book |
| Torvend, Samuel | Daily Bread, Holy Meal: Opening the Gifts of Holy Communion |  | More info | 2004 | Augsburg Fortress | Book |
| Torvend, Samuel | Older books; articles | More info | Book, Article | |||
| Torvend, Samuel | Monastic Ecological Wisdom: A Living Tradition |  | More info | 2023 | Liturgical Press | Book |
| Torvend, Samuel | Jesus in Nature: A Monastic Christology Paperback |  | More info | 2025 | Liturgical Press | Book |
| Torvend, Samuel | For the Life of the World: The Essentials of Episcopal Worship (Little Books on Liturgy) |  | More info | 2021 | Church Publishing | Book |
| Vandersluis, Cynthia (Cindy) | Various poems | More info | Poetry | |||
| Waschke, Marvin | Cloud Standards: Agreements That Hold Together Clouds |  | More info | 2012 | Apress | Book |
| Waschke, Marvin | Vine Maple Farm: A Whatcom County Idyl |  | More info | 2025 | Vine Maple Press | Book |
| Weyls, Richard | Ch. 13 in the “Palliative Care” section of Spiritual Care in Practice |  | More info | 2015 | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Chapter |
| Wilkerson, Mike | “The Ministry of the Holy Spirit” in Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling |  | More info | 2013 | Harvest House Publishers | Chapter |
| Wilkerson, Mike | Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry |  | More info | 2011 | Crossway | Book |
| Wilkerson, Mike | Contributions to other publications; Blog posts; podcasts | More info | Other | |||
| Williams, Hollis | Tipper Chronicles: A Memoir of Our Beloved Corgi |  | More info | 2019 | AuthorHouse | Book |
| Wilson, Shirley | Healing Hearts and Souls: Short Stories to Encourage and Inspire |  | More info | 2010 | Martin’s Muses | Short Story, Book |
| Wynen, Nancy | Journey through Advent: Devotional Stations of the Nativity |  | More info | 2012 | Church Publishing (epublication) | Book |