NW Book Talk – LJ Dix 2-11-2026

On this episode of Northwest Book Talk, host Patty Grasher welcomes science fiction and fantasy author L J Dix, whose books are known for blending adventure, warmth, and what she calls “cozy sci-fi.”

L J Dix is the author of several beloved series, including Starship Cat, Star Trader Independence, Diplomat’s Apprentice, and her newest series, Minstrel’s Luck. In this conversation, she shares how storytelling began with tales created for her children, how her background in global supply chains influences her fictional worlds, and why readers are drawn to stories centered on found family and connection.

L J also discusses her upcoming workshop at the Northwest Book Fair, “A Writing Career at Any Stage of Life,” offering encouragement to writers wherever they are on their creative journey.