I'd lived in Portland on and off for a decade before I'd even heard of Vanport. It was this town of 20,000 people that washed away from north Portland. Chelsea Cain 000decadehear Change image and share on social
I have traveled a fair amount, and I have visited some great cities. I love architecture and museums and castles and ruins and central markets and even double-decker bus tours. But, I am a sucker for a tropical beach. Chelsea Cain amountarchitecturebeach share on social
I am a control freak, but not when I travel. For some reason when I travel, I am able to surrender more than in my real life. I am able to let go. I think it's why I like it so much. Chelsea Cain controlfreaklife Change image and share on social
As a seven-year-old, I remember when Etan Patz disappeared and was immortalized as the first missing-child face on a milk carton. Chelsea Cain cartonchilddisappear Change image and share on social
There's something about the Pacific Northwest, the scale of it, and the fact that not so long ago people came here and died getting here, and then died the first winter they were here. There's this breathtaking beauty, just a little bit of moss on the tree, just this little thread of danger, and the sinister. And I really like that. Chelsea Cain agobeautybite share on social
Writing tips are like mini skirts. Sometimes they fit perfectly, sometimes they make you cry, and sometimes you can reuse the material and sew yourself a pillow or something. Chelsea Cain cryfitmake Change image and share on social
I love the fact that we are surrounded by this spectacular natural beauty that routinely strikes us dead. Hikers walk off into the woods and are never seen again. And still we tug on our fleece and skip off into the wilderness, not a care in the world. Chelsea Cain beautycaredead share on social
I finished 'Heartsick' with my daughter asleep in her bassinet by my desk, a feat that any new mother will tell you cannot be sufficiently praised. Chelsea Cain asleepbassinetdaughter Change image and share on social
I guess people might be surprised to know I read comic books. I'm a Marvel girl, as opposed to DC. Chelsea Cain bookcomicgirl Change image and share on social
Every year, I give my dad an advance copy of my latest book. He reads it over the next several nights and says something incredibly supportive. Then he clears his throat nervously and changes the subject. Chelsea Cain advancebookclear share on social