Media Coverage
Podcast Interview
NW Book Talk
April 22, 2026
A great conversation with Patty about fiction, community, and solving real-world problems.
Podcast Interview
I'm Into This Place
December 2, 2025
Preserving the Past While Building the Future
Temple Lentz doesn't believe in silos. Or in choosing one interest at the expense of another. As the President and CEO of the Historic Trust, a newly elected Vancouver Port Commissioner, and a recently published novelist, she embodies the intersectional approach to community building that defines Vancouver's creative economy, bringing a unique lens to uplifting both the past and the future of Clark County.
Podcast Interview
The Healing Odyssey
October 17, 2025
In this episode of the Healing Odyssey podcast, Emma explores the intricate world of addiction recovery and mental health with her guest, Temple . They delve into Temple's novel 'Not Quite Home,' which tells the story of two women, Claire and Erica, who navigate the challenges of aiding the homeless. The discussion highlights critical issues such as societal stereotypes, the need for comprehensive support beyond housing, and the systemic challenges faced by those trying to help. The conversation provides a refreshing perspective on transforming personal and communal struggles into tales of resilience and healing.
Newspaper Feature
The Columbian
July 15, 2025
Unlikely allies explore homelessness: Local nonprofit leader Temple Lentz releases novel ‘Not Quite Home’
by Scott Hewitt
Review
Booklife
July 2025
"The story stays lively, with Lentz successfully portraying the many problems that can trigger displacement alongside a clear picture of the multi-pronged approach crucial to overcoming it. Both Erica and Claire must learn to compromise and stretch their comfort zones, but the payoff is worth it, and Lentz aptly illustrates 'real people doing incredible work to make things incrementally better, even when better seems impossible.'"
Review
Kirkus Reviews
June 12, 2025
"A powerfully told story of the choices behind changes."
Newspaper Feature
Street Roots
May 21, 2025
"Debut novel, ‘Not Quite Home’ envisions new possibilities for Portland"