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Events
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Boozy Book Festival
WHEN
September 13, 2026
1-4 pm (I'll be in conversation with Josh Moehling from 2-2:20, followed by a signing)
WHERE
Big Wood Brewery in Vadnais Heights, MN
WHAT
Think an adult book fair with several authors speaking and bookish items for sale. Details to come!
Moving Words: Writers across Minnesota
WHEN
September 24, 2026
6-8 pm
WHERE
Park Rapids Area Library
Park Rapids, MN
WHAT
Enjoy a lively discussion with three Minnesota authors: David Hage, Jess Lourey, and Okwudili Nebeolisa. Moving Words is an opportunity for writers and readers to explore various themes together: the impact of literature in their lives, their connection as fellow Minnesotans, and the lens through which we read. Fabulous local independent bookstore Beagle and Wolf Books and Bindery will be on hand to sell books.
Scout & Morgan Signing
WHEN
September 25, 2026
11 am-12:30 pm
WHERE
Scout & Morgan
Cambridge, MN
WHAT
I'll be signing copies of The Crying Killer and answering reader questions. :) If you'd like to get any other of my books signed, just reach out to this fabulous bookstore in advance to have them order it.
MSP Signing
WHEN
October 15, 2026
11 am-1 pm
WHERE
Open Book
Minneapolis Airport
WHAT
I'll be signing copies of The Crying Killer and answering reader questions, if you happen to be passing through the airport. :)
Bouchercon
WHEN
October 21-25, 2026
WHERE
Calgary, CA
WHAT
Bouchercon, the international mystery conference. My appearances:
- Thursday, 8 pm, I'll be participating in the Anthology launch
- Friday, 3-3:45 pm, I'll be moderating the Bouchercon Anthology #2 panel followed by a signing.
Once Upon a Crime
WHEN
November 8, 2026
3-5 pm
WHERE
Once Upon a Crime
Minneapolis, MN
WHAT
Please join Kristi Belcamino, Erica Ruth Neubauer, and me as we sign copies of our latest books.
Anoka Public Library Author Fair
WHEN
February 27, 2027
WHERE
Anoka, MN
WHAT
I'm thrilled to announce I'll be the keynote speaker at the 2027 Anoka Public Library Author Fair. Details to come!
Teen Lit Con 2027
WHEN
April 24, 2027
WHERE
Two Rivers High School
Mendota Heights, MN
WHAT
Details to come!
Lourey's Literati
You can always catch me in my reader's group on Facebook, Lourey's Literati. 
p.s. If that link doesn't work, simply head over to Facebook and search for "Lourey's Literati."
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