Heidi Herman Author

Author Fair
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 4th Ave. Southeast, Aberdeen, SD, 57401, United States
Join other avid readers at the Aberdeen SD library for a unique and exciting event where you’ll have the chance to meet and mingle with a variety of local and regional authors – including me!
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the stories behind the stories, ask questions, and discover new writers to love! Each author will have books available for purchase at their booth — so bring your bookish curiosity and get your copies signed and personalized. Don’t miss this lively celebration of books, creativity, and community. We can’t wait to see you there! When: Thursday, October 16th Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Ages: Adult/General Registration: No registration required.

Norse Hostfest
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-27 | North Dakota State Fiar, Minot, United States
I’ll be at the Author’s Pavilion at Norsk Høstfest, North America’s largest Scandinavian festival. I’ll be attending with all of Hekla Publishing’s books, including an exciting new cookbook being released September 1st!
This annual event is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Nordic countries, including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The festival features a variety of traditional activities, including authentic Nordic food, music and dance performances, artisan crafts, and cultural exhibits. Held at the North Dakota State Fair Grounds in Minot, North Dakota, the festival will take place from September 24th to 27th, 2025

Brookings Farmers Market
2025-09-20 08:00 - 22:00 UTC | 300 6th Ave, Brookings, SD 57006, 300 6th Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Come by and see me at Brookings Farmers Market, where you can get your personally autographed copy of The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook: 90 Tasty Recipes for Veggie Averse Adults, available in hardcover, 2 paperback versions: full color or black & white. You’ll receive 20% off the retail cover price PLUS a free reusable produce shopping bag!

Literature & Lattes
2025-09-05 08:00 - 2025-09-06 16:00 UTC | Denny Sanford Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
A South Dakota Book Event September 5th & 6th
I’ll be attending the event for the Author Meet & Greet on Friday and an author table on Saturday, with all my books on hand for purchase, including my new release cookbook going on sale September 1st!
Literature and Lattes is a free, clean-fiction, multi-genre book event featuring writing workshops and book signings by authors from South Dakota and around the country. Weekend events include writing workshops, author panel, meet & greet, book signings, food truck, vendors, silent auction and more
Friday, Sept. 5th
Sheraton Hotel Fontenelle Room
9:00am – 4:00pm
Writing Workshops & Author Panel
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Author Meet & Greet
Saturday, Sept. 6th
Convention Center Grand Ballroom
9:00am – 3:00pm
Book Fair
9:00am – 2:00pm
Silent Auction

Nordic Midsummer Fest
2025-06-14 11:00 - 18:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave North, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Nordic Midsummer Fest is a celebration of Nordic culture and heritage. The festival features traditional Nordic food, music, dance, and crafts. There will also be a variety of activities for children, including face painting, and games. The festival is a great opportunity to learn about Nordic culture and to enjoy a day of fun and festivities.
I’ll be at the event all day! I’ll have a full author’s table with my books and a preview of my new cookbook, set to release on September 1st. You’ll have an opportunity to preorder a signed copy!

Viking Vitality: Life Philosophy from our Heritage
2024-11-16 | Sons of Norway, Mesa, AZ, United States
Saturday, November 16
11:00-1:00
Sons of Norway
Mesa, Arizona
Viking Vitality: Life Philosophy from our Heritage
It’s a mindset that leads to a lifestyle. Take the Friluftsliv from Norway, Lagom from Sweden, Hygge from Denmark, Sisu from Finland and Þetta reddast from Iceland and what do you have? The Scandinavian philosophy that can change your outlook on life. These five Nordic countries rank consistently in the top 10 happiest nations annual surveys and the mindset might be the reason why. An entertaining presentation about these unique concepts to spark the vitality of your inner Viking.

Literature & Lattes
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-26 | Brandon Golf Course, 2100 E Aspen Blvd, Brandon, SD, 57005, United States
Literature & Lattes, a South Dakota Book Event. I’m so excited for this event next week! (I’ve honestly been looking forward to it for a couple of months now)
Join me at @SD_Literatureandlattes for two days of book-lover events great for readers and authors alike. I’ll be on the Friday Author Panel and at the Friday night Meet & Greet so stop by and say hi. Saturday I’ll have a table at the Book Fair to answer questions, sign books, and connect with you. You can bid on my awesome book-lover gift basket at the silent auction to benefit Bread Break ministry in Sioux Falls.
Workshops are free, but Literature & Lattes requests registration to ensure they have enough materials.
Friday October 25th
10:00-10:45 Writer Workshop
11:00-11:45 Writer Workshop
1:00- 1:45 Writer Workshop
2:00- 2:45 Writer Workshop
3:00- 4:00 Author Panel on Publishing: Traditional, Indie, & More; I’ll be joining Laurie Lucking and Millie Copper on this panel for discussion
6:00pm – 8:30pm Author Meet & Greet ($5 tickets business casual/formal event)
Saturday October 26th
9:00am – 3:00pm – Literature & Lattes Book Fair. Stop by my table for special give-aways!
9:00am – 2:00pm – Silent Auction (you’re gonna LOVE the basket I’m donating!)

Norsk Høstfest
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-30 | North Dakota State Fiar, Minot, United States
I will be at this year’s Norsk Hostfest for all four days of the festival in the author’s room. I’ll have all my books and will be happy to personally autograph copies for you. I’ll have a selection of Yule Lad holiday ornaments as well.
The website https://hostfest.com/festival/ says it all!

It’s a Scandinavian experience!

Norsk Høstfest, North America’s largest Scandinavian Festival, has Scandinavian tradition on full display. From Nordic entertainment to culinary options, guests will truly have a cultural experience. Visit with artisans showcasing ancient traditions or take a walk back in time at Viking Village. No matter where you may roam during Høstfest, one thing is for sure – it will be a Nordic adventure!
2023 Norsk Høstfest takes place from September 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th at The North Dakota State Fair Grounds in Minot, North Dakota. Festival doors open at 9 am every day. Dining and shopping vendors are open until 8 pm daily.

Scandinavian Hjemkomst & Midwest Viking Festival
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-24 | Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
Family-friendly! An authentic Scandinavian event featuring dancing, entertainment, food, Viking-Age crafts, demonstrations, seminars, and other activities.
Heidi will be presenting several programs including a virtual vacation of Iceland, folklore for children, and an Icelandic cooking demonstration. Times for each program will be posted soon! Presentations subject to change
Legendary Iceland – Land of Fire & Ice, Legacy of Legend
A journey through Iceland, a land where legends come alive, led by an Icelandic-American author. This presentation is a virtual vacation of Iceland, blending the breathtaking landscapes and fascinating history with the unique mythology of this Nordic culture. Using my own photography and video, this tour takes attendees along the famous ring road through the entire country, where they learn about the landscape, the country’s history and folklore and the culture of today. A fascinating and entertaining presentation on one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations.
Iceland Folk Tales – Trolls & Legends of Iceland
The Hidden Folk, Monster Worm, Yule Lads, Gryla, and more! This story-based presentation provides an entertaining look at Icelandic folklore from trolls to wiggle-waggle monsters and everything in between. The mythology is a blend of Viking legends, stories from the Sagas, and folklore brought from other countries. How the Icelandic people have incorporated it into daily life is both fascinating and refreshing. The warnings, lessons, and instruction presented in the stories reflect wisdom, tolerance, and common-sense approach to life. Children will hear 3-5 stories from my folklore book, The Guardians of Iceland and Other Icelandic Folk Tales, and learn the lessons from each.
Icelandic Cooking Demonstration
The food and cultural history of Iceland is unique to Scandinavia and dates back to the time of the Vikings. Presentation, including taste-testing, developed from the award-winning cookbook, Homestyle Icelandic Cooking for American Kitchens.
Jólasveinar Poem Reading & Crafts
English Recitation of Jóhannes úr Kötlum’s 1932 poem “Jólasveinarnir,” introducing the Icelandic Yule Lads with local costumed volunteers, approximately 15-20 minutes. An interactive craft activity will follow where children will receive a take-home item.

Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) Annual Conference
2023-04-26 - 2023-04-28
Breakout Session Speaker – “Passionate Aging – Midlife Mind Reset”
Association membership event.

Living Well at Every Age
2023-03-06 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Broadway Mesa Village, Mesa, AZ
Íeda Jónasdóttir Herman lived a full and active life into her nineties, fueled by a philosophy that it’s never too late to try new things. In this live virtual program, Íeda’s daughter, author Heidi Herman, will talk about her mom’s year of 93 new things and Ieda’s photo journal book, “Never Too Late,” which chronicles of those experiences.
Heidi will also discuss her own book, “On With the Butter!,” a motivational book inspired by her mother’s example. It’s a book about active aging that’s been hailed by US Review of Books as a ‘fresh perspective on living well at any age’ and called ‘an upbeat and sincere primer on living one’s best life’ by Kirkus Review. Both books are available to patrons in the library’s collection.

Read Across America
2023-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
“Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2 to 6 — it begins on the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March, in fact, is dedicated to reading. The National Education Association (N.E.A.) aims to encourage reading and educate people about its benefits, especially among children and young adults. Events are organized across the nation by schools and organizations to promote the same.”
Heidi will be a local Arizona school reading from her folklore collection “The Guardians of Iceland and other Icelandic Folk Tales”
Use the contact button to schedule a presentation or reading for your school or organization!

2023 Arizona Symposium with Women Authors
2023-02-04 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Desert Breeze Community Church, 17600 North Black Canyon Highway, East Phoenix, AZ, 85053, United States
Keynote speaker Barb Solberg will kick the symposium off at 1:00pm. Come join this meet and greet event with approximately 15 Women Authors. Local librarians will help you with online book searches. All authors will provide their latest publication for purchase. Fabulous book basket to raffle! This is a fundraiser sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter AH to provide funding for women’s secondary educational dreams through grants, loans and scholarships. This is a charitable event; however, the ticket cost is not tax deductible. (We are a 501c-4 organization.)

7th Annual WinterFest/BookFest
2023-01-28 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Black Canyon Heritage Park, 33955 Old Black Canyon Hwy, Black Canyon City, AZ, 85324, United States
FREE event. Fun and family friendly. Click HERE for current list of exhibitors.
WinterFest offers our curious participants of all ages and physical abilities a variety of discovery experiences to instill respect, responsibility, and stewardship for the surrounding area’s outstanding cultural, historical, recreational, and environmental offerings.
BookFest offers history buffs, authors, potential authors, and supporting experts a chance to meet authors selling and signing their books as well as interact with authors, booksellers, illustrators, and other supporting experts of Arizona History.
The Old Cañon School Museum will be open for tours. There will also be some local crafts and refreshments for sale.

Scandinavian Jul Festival
2022-11-05 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Church of the Beatitudes, 555 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 10118, United States
The Nordic countries of Finland, Norway and Sweden invite you to their annual Jul Bazaar! Antiques and vintage treasures, collectibles, rosemaling, handcrafted arts, books, music and movies are among your shopping choices.
And while you shop, enjoy many Scandinavian booths offering pea soup and rye bread, homemade lapskaus, lefse, norske pannekaker, waffles, cookies, pastries and more.

Living Well at Every Age
2022-10-06 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Waunakee Public Library, 201 N Madison St, Waunakee, WI, 53597, United States
Íeda Jónasdóttir Herman lived a full and active life into her nineties, fueled by a philosophy that it’s never too late to try new things. In this live virtual program, Íeda’s daughter, author Heidi Herman, will talk about her mom’s year of 93 new things and Ieda’s photo journal book, Never Too Late, which chronicles of those experiences.
Heidi will also discuss her own book, On With the Butter!, a motivational book inspired by her mother’s example. It’s a book about active aging that’s been hailed by US Review of Books as a “fresh perspective on living well at any age” and called “an upbeat and sincere primer on living one’s best life” by Kirkus Review. Both books are available to patrons in the library’s collection.
After a thirty-year career in telecommunications, Heidi retired to pursue her love of storytelling and writing. She has been inspired by Icelandic culture and has published six books in four genres, including an American/Icelandic cookbook, children’s folklore, and women’s fiction. She is a member of the Arizona Author’s Association, the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, Women Fiction Writers Association, Arizona Authors Association, and the Non-Fiction Authors Association.

De Smet Craft & Gift Fair
2022-07-16 10:00 - 2022-07-18 15:00 UTC | De Smet Events & Wellness Center, 705 Wilder Ln SW, De Smet, SD, 57106, United States

Nordic Midsummer Fest
2022-06-18 10:00 - 2022-06-20 15:00 UTC | Buck Hill Ski Resort, 15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, 55306, United States
Norway Day was held from the mid 1950’s up until 2015 at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Nordic Midsummer Fest will be picking up on the old traditional aspects of the Norway Day celebration and adding new interesting takes on our Nordic heritage in 2022. We will have all the Nordic food traditions, new Nordic Brews, Nordic music/entertainment, a Midsummer bonfire, Minnesota authors writing about the Nordic ways, children’s activities, and local vendors creating new Nordic traditions including clothing, jewelry and Viking items. This is a family friendly event, so please stop by to be a part of this new Nordic event at Buck Hill Ski Resort in Burnsville!

Barnes & Noble Booksigning
2022-01-29 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Arrowhead Palms, W Bell Rd, Peoria, AZ, 85382, United States
Come and meet Heidi Herman Author & Speaker will be signing her latest book ‘On with the Butter’.

New Year New You Market
2022-01-09 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Valley Vista High School, 15550 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ, 85374, United States
I’ll have all our books available and I’m happy to sign any of my titles. Icelandic-inspired titles by Hekla Publishing: Folklore, cookbook, women’s fiction, and children’s holiday books. Stop by to buy a book or just say hi as you shop the other great vendors.

Arizona Author's Association
2021-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Arizona Authors Association, 7700 W Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, 85308, United States
Book Sale & Signing

Local Author Day
2021-09-23 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Huron Public Library, 521 Dakota Ave S, South Dakota, 57350, United States
Session Talk by Heidi Herman Author & Speaker on How my Culture and Heritage Inspires my Writing.

Living your Best Life at any Age
2021-09-04 10:30 - 14:30 UTC | South Dakota State Fair, 1060 3rd St SW, Huron, 57350, United States
Vitality of a Heartland Viking: Scandinavian Philosophy for Living Your Best Life at any Age. We’ll be talking about Scandinavian philosophy and how to use the Viking mindset to live your best life here in the Heartland of America. Live fully, gain vitality, and have fun in all you do at any age! On With the Butter! 2 Sessions at the Arts building. 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Heidi Herman was born and raised in Central Illinois, but her passion and a common theme in her writing is her Icelandic heritage. After a 30-year career in business, Heidi began writing fiction. She was inspired by her mother, Íeda Jónasdóttir Herman, after she published a childhood memoir about growing up in Iceland. Heidi wrote several children’s books based on Icelandic folklore, an Icelandic-American cookbook, and a novel with Icelandic themes. Her newest work, “On With The Butter: Spread More Living Onto Everyday Life” was inspired while Heidi completed her mother’s final work, “Never Too Late.” Íeda Jónasdóttir Herman (1925-2019) was 94 years old and had finished a year of new experiences to prove one is never too old to enjoy life. That message, along with her mother’s example, led Heidi to write her recent motivational book.
Heidi has lived in South Dakota for three years, and in addition to writing, she loves Scandinavian festivals, cooking, photography, travel, and exploring the outdoors. Heidi considers herself a second-generation life adventurer and is always open to the next challenge.

Annual Women's Fellowship Dinner: REJOICE in the Day
2021-06-16 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Destmet, South Dakota

LEGENDARY ICELAND – LAND OF FIRE & ICE
2021-03-12 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Online
