Upcoming Events!
Where you can find me in April, May, and June
Well, it’s supposed to snow this week, but spring is still eking along. The daffodil, tulip, hyacinth, and grape hyacinth bulbs I planted last fall have put up their foliage in my yard, even if they aren’t quite ready to bloom just yet. We’ve had lots of rain (3.62 inches in one very rainy day!) so the garden and the trees have plenty to drink. All we really need now is warmth that sticks around to get spring in full swing.
No matter what the weather does, my busy time is already in full swing. I’m frantically busy at work, I have garden chores to attend to, I have multiple musicals to attend, and book events galore.
Here’s what’s coming up, starting this Saturday!
APRIL 12
Rally of Writers Keynote Address & Workshops – Lansing, MI – 8:00am-4:00pm
I’m honored to be delivering the keynote address at the 39th annual Rally of Writers conference in Lansing, Michigan! I’ll also be leading a workshop on Settings to Make Your Novel Unforgettable and the ever popular First Page workshop where participants volunteer to read the first page of their manuscript to get instant feedback on how an agent, editor, or reader might respond. You can get more information, sign up for their newsletter to get updates as other speakers and the schedule is finalized, and register to attend at https://arallyofwriters.com.
APRIL 26
Night for Notables Awards Gala – Lansing, MI – 4:30pm–9:00pm
I’m thrilled to be receiving my third Michigan Notable Book Award at the Library of Michigan on Saturday, April 26th. The public program and keynote start at 6pm, with a reception afterward where you can meet and greet all of the authors who are being honored this year. You must register to attend. See the full list of honorees and register for your spot right here.
MAY 8
Michigan Notable Book Author Tour – Clinton, MI – 1:30pm
I’ll be talking about my Michigan Notable Book winner The Lady with the Dark Hair at the Clinton Middle School Library (100 E Franklin St, Clinton, MI 49236) on Thursday evening, May 8th, starting at 1:30pm. We’ll also explore some women artists of the Impressionist movement who appear in the book! Q&A and booksigning to follow.
MAY 22
Michigan Notable Book Author Tour – Whitehall, MI – 5:30pm
I’ll be talking about my Michigan Notable Book winner The Lady with the Dark Hair at the White Lake Community Library (3900 White Lake Dr. Whitehall, MI 49461) on Thursday evening, May 22nd, starting at 5:30pm. We’ll also explore some women artists of the Impressionist movement who appear in the book! Q&A and booksigning to follow.
JUNE 5
Michigan Notable Book Author Tour – Grand Haven, MI – 6:00pm
I’ll be talking about my Michigan Notable Book winner The Lady with the Dark Hair at the Loutit District Library (407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417) on Thursday evening, June 5th, starting at 6pm. We’ll also explore some women artists of the Impressionist movement who appear in the book! Q&A and booksigning to follow.
JUNE 11
Michigan Notable Book Author Tour – Holton, MI – 5:30pm
I’ll be talking about my Michigan Notable Book winner The Lady with the Dark Hair at the Holton Branch of the Muskegon Area District Library (8776 Holton-Duck Lake Rd. Holton, MI 49425) on Wednesday evening, June 11th, starting at 5:30pm. We’ll also explore some women artists of the Impressionist movement who appear in the book! Q&A and booksigning to follow.
JUNE 13
Michigan Notable Book Author Tour – Midland, MI – 6:30pm
I’ll be talking about my Michigan Notable Book winner The Lady with the Dark Hair at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library (1710 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, MI 48640) on Friday evening, June 13th, starting at 6:30pm. We’ll also explore some women artists of the Impressionist movement who appear in the book! Q&A and booksigning to follow.
Whether you are a writer or a reader (or both!) I hope to see you at one of these events.
In the meantime, I am still working on my next book, tucking in writing time where I can (which is not as often as I would like). I’m planning college visits for our son and a trip to Scotland with my mother and sister. I’m trying to mentally and emotionally prepare to mark a year since my father’s death as that anniversary approaches. I’m trying not to worry about what our tax bill will end up being. I’m finding peace in early morning coffee and reading with my idiot dog on my lap. I’m looking forward to warmer weather when I can resume the front-porch life I so enjoyed last year.
I’m also really enjoying life without social media.