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At a Glance

  • Name: F. Michael Sheehan
  • Location: Eugene, Oregon (Pacific Time)
  • Topics: Self-publishing, Irish family history, memoir & travel writing, lifelong hockey
  • Formats: Live/recorded radio, podcasts, print features, panels

Bio

Short (≈65 words)

F. Michael Sheehan is an author, publisher, and lifelong hockey player based in Eugene, Oregon. He writes about personal history, Irish roots, and the communities that shape us—most recently in Rink: Stories from an Oregon Ice Arena. Michael speaks on self-publishing, family history research, and the craft of memoir, bringing a warm, practical perspective and decades of storytelling experience.

Expanded (≈130–150 words)

F. Michael Sheehan is an author and the founder of Crescent Ridge Publishers. His writing blends travel, genealogy, and personal narrative, drawing on years of journals kept across Europe, North Africa, and the Americas. His debut, Rink: Stories from an Oregon Ice Arena, captures the people and culture of a beloved local rink. Michael also advises first-time authors on their self-publishing journey, from concept to launch. He frequently discusses topics such as: turning family history into story, practical self-publishing steps, and the camaraderie of playing competitive hockey in his seventies. Michael has been featured by OPB, KLCC, Lookout Eugene-Springfield, and the New York Times. He lives in Eugene, Oregon, where he continues to write, research his Irish ancestry, and play hockey.

Suggested Topics

  • From family lore to book: turning genealogy into readable stories
  • Self-publishing without overwhelm: practical steps, tools, and timelines
  • Memoir that resonates: balancing personal narrative with research
  • Community on ice: what adult hockey teaches about belonging and grit
  • Research in Ireland: parish registers, Griffith’s Valuation, and local sources

Sample Interview Questions

  • What sparked your interest in documenting family history, and how do you turn facts into story?
  • What are the first three steps you recommend to anyone self-publishing a book?
  • How did adult hockey become such an anchor for community in your life?
  • What’s uniquely challenging (and rewarding) about Irish genealogy research?
  • What surprised you most while writing Rink—and what did you leave out?

Selected Media Coverage

  • OPB: Think Out Loud — Interview on the Snoopy Senior Hockey Tournament
    Listen here
  • KLCC — Interview on Rink: Stories from an Oregon Ice Arena
    Listen here
  • Lookout Eugene-Springfield — Feature on Oregon Old Growth
    Read here
  • The New York Times — Senior Hockey at the Snoopy Tournament
    Read here

Contact

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Email: crcpublisher@gmail.com