Pam Bainbridge-Cowan writes speculative fiction. As P.J. Cowan she also writes mystery and suspense thrillers. Her short fiction has been published in various magazines and read on radio. She has worked as an audio producer, a magazine editor, and in the probation and parole side of criminal justice.

She lives with her husband and a number of four-legged roommates near Portland, Oregon, where she is currently working on her fourth novel, COLD KILL.

Website: http://www.pambainbridgecowan.com

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Latest book: Echoes of Avalon. Published on December 29, 2009.
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Latest book: The Light Warrior. Published on October 17, 2011.
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Latest book: Cozy Bumpkin Stories. Published on March 24, 2012. (5.00 from 1 review)
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• Smashwords Style Guide on June 17, 2011
  
  I think this guide was fantastic. I especially like that the author took the time to differentiate between the versions of Word. This enabled me to use my 2003 version (at my office) and my 2010 version (at home) with very little confusion. I helped a fellow author format his book in just under 1 hour and mine in just under 1 hour using different versions of Word. I would guesstimate that I will format my next 60-80,000 word novel in about half an hour. I also like that the guide can be skimmed through if you just need to find specific sections, thanks to the handy table of contents. Or, if you're a complete newbie, contains simple, step-by-step instructions.
  
• Wizard of Time on Aug. 15, 2011
  
  Back to the Future meets King Arthur in this sweet YA fantasy. Across time, likeable teen characters, at the behest of a mysterious and at first enigmatic time wizard, are brought together. Provided with tools, and with the assistance of animal companions, they are given a task--surely the first of many. They also learn that they share a heritage, to fulfill a prophecy and protect the time line by finding and protecting the lost and stolen objects that can change history. Have you ever wondered what happens to those missing socks? Wizard of Time will explain. I found Wizard of Time a fun read. The characters are enjoyable and the premise interesting. Al though the various elements have been used before, the author combines them in a fresh and compelling way.
  
• Driving to BelAir: A Novella on Sep. 10, 2011
  
  What a terrific read! Driving to BelAir is filled with characters who think and act like real people. I laughed and cried, became frustrated, annoyed and completely and wonderfully engaged. This is the story of a man who left his dysfunctional family behind to strike out on his own and become successful. When his father dies, leaving a request that his children deliver his ashes to the old BelAir resort, his initial reaction is to resist. Inevitably of course he is persuaded to take the journey. Along the way he examines his own role in his family, looks at his mistakes and learns what success really means. I can't share all the funny, stupid, brilliant, and oh so possible events that take place in this book without leaving spoilers. Let me just say that if you don't read Driving to BelAir you are missing one really great road trip.
  
• The Nicest Guy and His Lonely Penis on Oct. 14, 2011
  
  If you lack a sense of humor or are afraid of hearing honest, and often irreverent, comments about women, steer clear. If you love to laugh, you have got to read this. I dare you not to agree with at least some of this author's observations. I don't want to reveal too much of my own history, but let's just say that page 16 brings back memories. Fond memories, that I wouldn't have recalled if it weren't for "The Nicest Guy and His Lonely Penis." 5 stars for honesty. 12 for the number of laugh out loud moments!
  
• Fugitives From Earth on Dec. 18, 2011
  
  I enjoy hard science fiction set in space so I eagerly purchased Fugitives From Earth. Not only did the book fulfill its promise and deliver a good story, filled with extrapolations about what our future will look like it also, surprisingly, introduced women as the primary characters. Furthermore, these women were portrayed realistically with both flaws and virtues. Enmeshed in the political maneuvering of various factions they took me from Earth to the outer planets in search of both a solution to a mystery and revenge. This is a large book, and not a quick read but the pay off was worth it, the end tied it all up neatly and I found myself looking forward to the next novel by this author.
  
• Tales of Marik Hammerhand: Revolution is My Name on March 07, 2012
  
  I love this character. Cross between a hard-boiled detective and a dwarf with a bad attitude. The writing is descriptive and rich and yet also amazingly light and hilarious. The character pulled me in and the stories kept my attention. Highly recommend!
  
• Cozy Bumpkin Stories on May 04, 2012
  
  The stories in this book reminded me of Barbara Kingsolver's novels. The interaction between humans and their communities, layers of meaning exposed through simple but direct language. Beautiful! Writing that flows this smoothly is the result of either hours of intense work and rewriting or the happy accident of an unusual talent. Or possibly, a combination of both? I have to admit I may be less than completely objective. The people and where and how they live are especially interesting to me. My grandfather worked at the Bray Mill near Chiloquin before it burned down. My father was born in a shack somewhere in Chiloquin. My logger relatives migrated to Klamath Falls when my grandmother chopped down the "cat house" in a fit of jealous rage, and Grandpa was urged to move his woman out of town. I grew up knowing a lot of people just like these characters. Watching the dynamic between them, the hate/love/need that exists in that world feeds my own novels. I just wish I did it half as well. Pam, author of Something In The Dark, Cold Kill, Altered Visions and more.