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Wed, October 4th, 2023

St. Cloud Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 4
5-7 pm
Where:
Books Revisited
St. Cloud, MN
What:
Join Jessie Chandler and me as we sign copies of our latest books!



Thu, October 5th, 2023

Battle Lake Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 5; 11:30-1
Where:
Lionseed Bookstore & Learning Commons
Battle Lake, MN
What:
Signing and talking about The Taken Ones



Thu, October 5th, 2023

Bemidji Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 5; 6:00 pm
Where:
Four Pines Bookstore
Bemidji, MN
What:
Please join me for the first The Taken Ones signing! This is a ticketed event; purchasing a copy of my book from the store serves as your ticket.



Sun, October 8th, 2023

Duluth Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 8; 12-2 pm
Where:
The Bookstore at Fitgers
Duluth, MN



Tue, October 10th, 2023

The Taken Ones OFFICIAL Launch Party—Minneapolis

When:
October 10; 6:30 pm
Where:
Once Upon a Crime
Minneapolis, MN
What:
THE TAKEN ONES LAUNCH PARTY

Join me for a spectacular mystery night featuring five award-winning authors. I'll be officially launching The Taken Ones, and the first 25 people through the door will receive an '80s-themed gift bag connected to the book.

I'll be joined by Chicago-based, Edgar-nominated author Lori Rader-Day; Minnesota-based author Tony Wirt launching a new thriller; Erica Ruth Neubauer, a Milwaukee-based, Agatha Award-winning author of traditional mysteries; and Tucson-based, two-time Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer of Year author Shannon Baker.

We'll speak briefly about our books and then casually signing and and answering questions. :) Refreshments will be served!



Wed, October 11th, 2023

Comma Bookshop Signing, Minneapolis

When:
October 11; 1:00 pm
Where:
Comma, a bookshop
Minneapolis
What:
MULTI-AUTHOR SIGNING

Join me, plus Chicago-based, Edgar-nominated author Lori Rader-Day; Minnesota-based author Tony Wirt launching a new thriller; Erica Ruth Neubauer, a Milwaukee-based, Agatha Award-winning author of traditional mysteries; and Tucson-based, two-time Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer of Year author Shannon Baker.



Wed, October 11th, 2023

Plymouth Public Library Presentation and Signing

When:
October 11; 6:30 pm
Where:
Plymouth Public Library
Plymouth, MN
What:
MULTI-AUTHOR PRESENTATION AND SIGNING

Join me, plus Chicago-based, Edgar-nominated author Lori Rader-Day; Minnesota-based author Tony Wirt launching a new thriller; Erica Ruth Neubauer, a Milwaukee-based, Agatha Award-winning author of traditional mysteries; and Tucson-based, two-time Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer of Year author Shannon Baker.



Thu, October 12th, 2023

Washburn Public Library Presentation and Signing

When:
October 12; 6:30 pm
Where:
Washburn Public Library
Minneapolis, MN
What:
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PRESENTS A NIGHT OF MYSTERY

Join me for a spectacular mystery night featuring five award-winning authors. I'll be joined by Chicago-based, Edgar-nominated author Lori Rader-Day; Minnesota-based author Tony Wirt launching a new thriller; Erica Ruth Neubauer, a Milwaukee-based, Agatha Award-winning author of traditional mysteries; and Tucson-based, two-time Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer of Year author Shannon Baker.

We'll talk about where we get our story ideas and how we craft our books as well as give you a sneak peek behind the scenes of publishing. This relaxed, engaging panel presentation will be followed by a Q & A, and our books will be available for sale. This event is perfect for readers as well as writers and is free and open to the public.



Fri, October 13th, 2023

Charles City, IA, Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 13
6-8 pm
Where:
Prologue. Books and Wine
Charles City, Iowa
What:
Please join me, Erica Ruth Neubauer, Lori Rader-Day, and Tony Wirt on our magical mystery tour! We'll start out with a brief panel at 6 pm; questions welcome! At around 6:20, we'll switch to a more relaxed signing and social time. Hope to see you there.



Sat, October 14th, 2023

Multi-author Mystery Tour—Iowa

When:
October 14
11:00-12:15 pm
Where:
Dragonfly Books
Waukon’s Robey Memorial Library, Iowa
What:
Please join me, Erica Ruth Neubauer, Lori Rader-Day, and Tony Wirt on our magical mystery tour! We'll start out with a brief panel where we talk about where we get our story ideas and how we craft our books as well as give you a sneak peek behind the scenes of publishing. This relaxed, engaging panel presentation will be followed by a Q & A, and our books will be available for sale. This event is perfect for readers as well as writers and is free and open to the public.



Sat, October 14th, 2023

Chicago Signing for The Taken Ones

When:
October 14; 7:30 pm
Where:
Madison Street Books
Chicago
What:
MULTI-AUTHOR SIGNING

Join me, plus Chicago-based, Edgar-nominated author Lori Rader-Day; Minnesota-based author Tony Wirt launching a new thriller; and Erica Ruth Neubauer, a Milwaukee-based, Agatha Award-winning author of traditional mysteries. Drinks and mingling start at 7:30, panel at 8:00, followed by a traditional signing.



Sun, October 15th, 2023

Chicago Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 15, 2023; 2:00 pm
Where:
Centuries and Sleuths
Chicago, IL
What:
Join Lori Rader-Day, Tony Wirt, and me as we talk about and sign our latest books!



Fri, October 27th, 2023

Victoria, MN Signing—The Taken Ones

When:
October 27; 7 pm
Where:
Chapter One Books
Victoria, MN



Thu, November 2nd, 2023

Buckham Memorial Library, Faribault—Panel

When:
November 2; 6:30 pm
Where:
Buckham Memorial Library
Faribault, MN
What:
Minnesota Book Award Winners Panel



Mon, November 13th, 2023

Women's Writing and Yoga Retreat in Colorado

When:
November 13-18, 2023
Where:
Colorado Springs, CO
What:
Join Jess Lourey, bestselling author and award-winning writing professor, and Erica Ruth Neubauer, writer and certified yoga instructor, on this all-inclusive women’s writing and yoga retreat held in the foothills of the Rockies. This retreat is full.



Sat, March 9th, 2024

Tucson Festival of Books

When:
March 9-10, 2024
Where:
University of Arizona



Mon, March 18th, 2024

Minnesota Mystery Night

When:
March 18, 2024; 7:00 pm
Where:
Axels in Mendota
What:
Join me in conversation with Kristi Belcamino as we talk about our latest books. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A and a signing.



Wed, April 24th, 2024

ApollyCon

When:
April 24-April 28, 2024
Where:
Gaylord National Resort and Event Center
National Harbor, MD
What:
"ApollyCon is an annual multi-day author event owned by #1 New York Times and Internationally Best Selling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout. Established in 2015, ApollyCon features authors (who write Young Adult and Adult fiction), vendors, publishers, sponsors, and hosts over 1,000+ readers each year in Washington, D.C."

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