Sharma Shields debut novel, "The Sasquatch Hunter's Almanac" has been called "deeply strange and strangely moving." But it's also one of the most imaginative works of fiction ever written: it's the story of a nine-year-old whose mother walks off with a hairy stranger who appears to be the infamous Sasquatch. The author is here to discuss where she got the idea for her book.

LINKS:

• Seattle Times: The Sasquatch Hunter's Alamanac
• Stories On Stage Sacramento