Events
Find me at these upcoming events!
If you’d like to book me for a workshop on writing, independent publishing, book marketing & promotions OR an author talk—please click here for more information. I love working with writers of all ages and talking books with readers!
If you’d like to have me join your book club discussion as you read one of my titles, don’t hesitate to reach out!!
October 29, November 19, and December 10 -- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
WriMo Mojo Creative Writing Month
Did you know November has traditionally been National Novel Writing Month? Do you want to take part in a Junior version of this event just for students and find your WRIting MOnth MOJO? What better time to start (or continue!) working on your book-length story! I'll guide students from initial idea through a completed story. We’ll work on building a good plot, character creation, choosing your setting, dialogue that doesn’t drag, and everything else that goes into making your story awesome! For participants from previous writing workshops, we’ll review some topics and add in more advanced writing craft tools. This class is open to students in 4th – 11th grade.
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LOCATION: Columbus Public Library LOWER LEVEL MEETING ROOM, 223 W. James St., Columbus WI
October 29, 2026 ~ 7-8:30 pm
Books & Beer with Author Maggie Ginsberg
Please join me as I host a discussion with author Maggie Ginsberg about her award-winning novel "Still True." This event is in-person and online via Zoom. Learn more here.
LOCATION: Columbus Public Library Annex -- the historic house adjacent to the library at 251 W. James Street. Please feel free to BYOB to this event ... we'll have some beer, wine, soft drinks & snacks available for attendees.
November 19, 2026 ~ 7-8:30 pm
Books & Beer with Author Alex Bledsoe
Please join me as I host a discussion with author Alex Bledsoe about his fantasy novel "The Hum and the Shiver." This event is in-person and online via Zoom. Learn more here.
LOCATION: Columbus Public Library Annex -- the historic house adjacent to the library at 251 W. James Street. Please feel free to BYOB to this event ... we'll have some beer, wine, soft drinks & snacks available for attendees.
December 10, 2026 ~ 7-8:30 pm
Books & Beer with Author Anne Davidson Keller
Please join me as I host a discussion with author Anne Davidson Keller about her humorous women's fiction novel, Mama's Still Dead. This event is in-person and online via Zoom. Learn more here(opens in new tab).(opens in new tab)
LOCATION: Columbus Public Library Annex -- the historic house adjacent to the library at 251 W. James Street. Please feel free to BYOB to this event ... we'll have some beer, wine, soft drinks & snacks available for attendees.
April 1 - 4, 2027
Left Coast Crime - The Big Chile Rides Again
I'm so pleased to be heading back to the Left Coast Crime conference. Looking forward to meeting up with my mystery, suspense, thriller writing friends and fans!
LOCATION: Eldorado Hotel, Santa Fe, NM
June 4-6, 2027
The Best Dam Book Fair
Meet authors from a variety of genres.
Get your books personally signed.
Shop unique bookish merchandise, handmade gifts, art, candles, apparel and more.LOCATION: Downtown Beaver Dam, WI
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