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Mon, February 20th, 2023

Indiana Signing w/Lori Rader-Day & Rebecca McKanna

When:
July 20, 2023; 7:00 pm
Where:
MacArthur Books
Carmel, Indiana
What:
Join Lori Rader-Day, Rebecca McKenna, and me as we talk about our latest books and our paths to publication. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A and a signing.



Thu, March 30th, 2023

Readers Take Denver

When:
March 30-April 2, 2023
Where:
Grand Hyatt
Downtown Denver, CO
What:
Join me and many wonderful authors at this reader-centered event! Learn more here. These are my confirmed events:
Friday, March 31st
—2-5 Signing on 38th floor of 555 building
Saturday, April 1
—9:00-12:00: Signing on 38th floor of 555 building
—3-3:45: Murderous Women & Martinis panel in Colorado Ballroom A
—4-4:45: Think Like A Thriller Writer panel in Crystal Peak B Ballroom in 555 building



Tue, April 4th, 2023

Cara Black "Night Flight to Paris" with Jess

When:
April 4, 2023; 6:00 pm
Where:
Once Upon a Crime
What:
Join me for a conversation with Cara Black, author of the Aimee Le Duc series and Three Hours in Paris, who will be in town promoting a new Kate Rees novel.



Thu, April 20th, 2023

The Quarry Girls Discussion

When:
April 20, 2023; 6:30-7:30 pm
Where:
Excelsior Library
What:
Hear what into writing The Quarry Girls, including research and personal experience. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A and a signing.



Sat, April 29th, 2023

St. Cloud Signing--Books Revisited

When:
April 29, 2023; 10am-noon
Where:
Books Revisited
St. Cloud, MN
What:
Please join Jessie Chandler and me at a fabulous local bookstore to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day! I'll be signing copies of The Quarry Girls, set in St. Cloud.



Thu, May 11th, 2023

St. Cloud Signing--Paramount Gift Shop

When:
May 11, 2023; 5-6:30
Where:
Paramount Gift Shop
St. Cloud, MN
What:
Please join Jessie Chandler, Judy Kerr, and me at the Paramount Gift Shop! We'll all be signing copies of our latest books. I'll be signing copies of The Quarry Girls, set in St. Cloud.



Wed, July 19th, 2023

Midwest Writers Conference

When:
July 19-22, 2023
Where:
Ball State University Alumni Center
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
What:
Join me and many wonderful authors, agents, and business professionals at this wonderful writing conference! Learn more here. Here's where you can find me:
Thursday, 7/20, 9 am: "Kicking Down the Door: The Many Paths to a Publishing Career" panel with Lori Rader-Day
Friday, 7/21, 9 am: Buttonhole the Expert
Friday, 7/21, 2:30 pm: "The 7-Step Pyramid on Point Method for Turning an Idea into a Novel or Memoir" workshop
Friday, 7/21, 3:45-4:45: Office Hour
Saturday, 7/22, 2:15 pm: "How to Choose a Genre for Your Book" workshop



Thu, August 31st, 2023

Bouchercon

When:
August 31-September 2, 2023
Where:
Marriott Marquis at the San Diego Marina
San Diego, CA
What:
Join me and many wonderful authors, agents, and business professionals at this wonderful writing conference! Learn more here. My schedule TBA.



Sat, September 16th, 2023

Women's Writing Retreat in Tuscany

When:
September 16-22, 2023
Where:
The Tuscan region of Italy
What:
Join Jess Lourey, bestselling author and award-winning writing professor, and Allison Quaid, writer and life coach, on this week-long, all-inclusive women’s 2023 writing retreat held in stunning Tuscany. SOLD OUT.



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. Learn more here.



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.

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