Emma Pattee

Emma Pattee, author of the novel 'Tilt,' shares her gripping narrative about a pregnant woman navigating the chaos of a major earthquake in the Pacific Northwest. She reflects on the millennial experience of disappointment and the challenges of balancing personal aspirations with impending motherhood. Pattee also discusses the importance of scientific accuracy in her storytelling, drawing parallels to classic epics, and explores how natural disasters force deep self-discovery and reflection in the characters’ lives.