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!

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

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!

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

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.

Book Signing
2025-11-03 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Fry’s Marketplace 25401 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy Peoria AZ 85383
Book Sales and Author Signing
November 3rd & 6th
Fry’s Marketplace
25401 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria AZ 85383

Book Signing
2025-11-06 10:00 - 14:00 UTC

Book Signing
2025-11-13 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-14 14:00 - 18:00 UTC
Book Sales and Author Signing
November 13-14
Fry’s Marketplace
15510 W. Bell Rd.
Surprise AZ 85374

Book Signing
2025-11-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-19 11:00 - 15:00 UTC
Book Sales and Author Signing
November 18-19
Fry’s Marketplace
16388 W Pat Tillman Blvd
Surprise AZ 85387

Overtro Fjell Scandinavian Fest
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 612 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa, AZ, United States
An annual tradition! Whether you’re doing some early holiday gift shopping or just coming for the food, don’t miss this event in Mesa.

Book Signing
2025-11-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Book Sales and Author Signing
November 28-29
Fry’s Marketplace
13730 W. Camelback Rd
Litchfield Park AZ 85340

Tales & Tumbleweed Book Festival
2025-11-30 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | La Famiglia & The Silver Lounge, 1859 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85202
🎉📚 Tales & Tumbleweed Holiday Book Festival 📚🎉
Get ready for a full day of literary magic, local flair, and holiday cheer! Join us for the Tales & Tumbleweed Holiday Book Festival — a FREE, family-friendly event celebrating local authors, unique vendors, and the vibrant creative community of the East Valley. Hosted by your very own East Valley book club Books & Banter.
✨ What to Expect: • Meet and mingle with local authors • Shop handcrafted gifts and goods from local vendors • Enjoy great food, drinks & vibes at La Famiglia and Silver Key Lounge • Take part in raffles, giveaways, and more!
🎟 Admission: General Admission: FREE – open to all! VIP Tickets: $35 – includes: ✔ Exclusive swag bag (valued at over $60) ✔ Access to a VIP-only raffle (worth $200+)
🎁 Raffles: • VIP-Only Raffle – included with VIP ticket purchase • Public Raffle – tickets available for anyone to purchase at the event
Whether you’re a book lover, a holiday shopper, or just looking for a fun local event — Tales & Tumbleweed is the perfect way to kick off the season. 📚✨ Support local. Discover new stories. Celebrate community. ✨📚

Readers of the Valley Holiday Market
2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Bellair Gold Park, 17233 N. 45th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85308, United States
I’ll be joining an amazing line up of authors and local businesses participating in the Readers of the Valley Holiday Market Friday, December 12th!

Crafting activities including painting and bookmark decorating. Come check out the event, enjoy some hot cocoa, meet Santa, and get a photos, then leave with goodies provided by local businesses.

Friday, December 12, 2025
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bellair Golf Park — 17233 N 45th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308

Tucson Festival of Books
2026-03-14 09:00 - 2026-03-15 17:00 UTC | University of Arizona Mall, Tucson, AZ
The Tucson Festival of Books is a community-wide celebration of literature. Festival activities include both large and small author panels and workshops on various literary and book-centered topics. Additionally, the festival features hundreds of local and national exhibitors with literacy-focused booths and activities. Attendees can meet their favorite authors, purchase books and book-themed merch, learn about local nonprofits, interact with indie authors, publishers, and much more.
The Festival is offered free of charge to the public. Parking at the University of Arizona is complimentary in many surface lots. Event parking charges of $10 per day will be in effect in all available garages and certain surface lots. See map for details. Parking at University of Arizona is cashless and cash will not be accepted.
The Tucson Festival of Books (TFoB) is a registered non-profit organization that made its debut in 2009 on the campus of The University of Arizona. The inaugural festival featured 450 authors and presenters and welcomed 50,000 regional visitors, all made possible with generous support from sponsors and the energetic goodwill of 800 volunteers. The Tucson Festival of Books is fortunate to have the support of two of the city’s leading institutions among its co-founders, The University of Arizona and The Arizona Daily Star: community-focused organizations who help to further the mission of TFoB. Fifteen years after its founding, the festival is now a community-wide celebration of literature and one of the largest book festivals in the United States.

2026 AZ AUTHOR BOOK FESTIVAL
2026-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Arizona Author Book Festival
Downtown Phoenix
Warehouse 215
215 E Grant Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Free Books: The first 1,500 kids (17 years and younger) will receive a book!
Raffles: First 500 attendees get a stamp card for a FREE Raffle Ticket.
Arizona Authors: More than 40 authors from throughout Arizona, published in a variety of genres for all ages.
Children’s Corner: Free book-themed make-and-take crafts, story time , and more!
Author Talks: Inspiring presentations and book signings with best-selling authors.
Shopping: Books! And book- and writing-themed souvenirs, gifts and more.
Food trucks, live music, and more throughout the day!
The Arizona Author Book Festival is a fundraising event for SEEDs for Autism in Phoenix; 100 percent of sponsorship funds, vendor fees, and author application fees will support SEEDs programs.
The mission is to provide a fun, family-friendly event that will build community, champion literacy, boost local authors and businesses, and foster autism acceptance.

Wyoming Writers 2026 Conference Bookstore
2026-06-05 00:30 - 19:00 UTC | Ramkota Hotel Casper Wyoming, 800 N Poplar, Casper, WY
📚 Browse, Connect, Celebrate Books!
Discover a wide selection of books at the Wyoming Writers 2026 Conference Bookstore, located in the Ramkota Hotel, Casper, Wyoming. I’m pleased to share that my three Women’s Fiction titles will be available in the bookstore. Whether you’re a reader, writer, or book lover, explore works by local and visiting authors—there’s something for everyone!
🗓️ Bookstore Hours:

Friday, June 5: 12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 6: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

✨ Don’t Miss:
Meet your favorite writers—including me!—and get your books autographed, including my Women’s Fiction titles, during our special Author Meet & Greet, Book Signing & Cocktail Hour:

Friday, June 5: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Join us for an inspiring weekend of stories, signings, and community. See you at the bookstore!

Deep Valley Book Festival
2026-10-03 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Courtyard Mariott Hotel and Events Center, 901 Raintree, Mancato, MN, United States
Mark your calendars for Southern Minnesota’s largest literary festival!
The Deep Valley Book Festival is a FREE annual family event that brings together readers and writers in a vibrant celebration of literature and literacy. This beloved community gathering features dozens of authors, illustrators, publishers, and literary organizations—plus hundreds of books to discover and explore.
What to Expect:

Meet your favorite authors and discover new ones
Get your books signed
Hear authors discuss their works
Enjoy engaging programs, workshops, and panel discussions
Participate in book giveaways
Connect with fellow book lovers in our thriving literary community

I’m excited to be joining this year’s festival, and I hope to see you there! I will have children’s books, new YA released (the entire Ambassadors of Orealis series!) as well as new Women’s fiction titles.
About the Festival: Named after the beloved Betsy-Tacy children’s book series by Mankato-born author Maud Hart Lovelace, the Deep Valley Book Festival is organized entirely by an all-volunteer committee of passionate local writers, publishers, and book lovers dedicated to celebrating our region’s rich literary culture.
Come celebrate the joy of reading with us—admission is completely free!

K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library’s Annual Author Fair
2026-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 4th Ave. Southeast, Aberdeen, SD, 57401, United States
An evening of books, conversation, and community. Local and invited authors will be on-site, with books for sale and available to autograph. There’s something for everyone – contemporary fiction, young adult, science fiction, children’s books, even non-fiction!
Refreshments will be provided. Come out and enjoy this great annual event!

Novel Lattes
2026-10-17 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Denny Sanford Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
Join me at Novel Lattes (formerly known as Literature & Lattes),the largest clean book festival in the U.S., featuring authors from South Dakota and around the country. Whether you’re a reader, writer, coffee connoisseur, or all of the above—if you like the idea of snuggling in with a good book while the aroma of coffee wafts through the air – this event is for you!

Book Fair 9:00am – 3:00pm
The Book Fair will have over 75 authors and craft vendors and I’ll have new titles available. Books available include fantasy, romance, children’s, devotionals, non-fiction, suspense, paranormal, and more. An indoor coffee truck with a delicious variety of coffees will be available along with a concession stand. The first 25 attendees get a free swag bag filled with goodies! (No tickets or registration needed.)
Silent Auction 9:00am – 2:00pm
During the Book Fair you’ll find several tables filled with baskets. These baskets are part of our Silent Auction where 50% of the proceeds go to support a local non-profit. To find out more about who we support, or to donate a basket, click link below. (No tickets or registration needed.)

Scandinavian Fest
2026-11-21 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 612 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa, AZ, United States
One of my favorite events of the year and I’m happy to be joining again this year!
🎉 Experience the sights, tastes, and treasures of Scandinavia at our annual Scandinavian Festival! Enjoy this fun, family-friendly event packed with authentic experiences—all for free.
🗓️ Event Details:

Date: Saturday, Nov. 21
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 612 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, Arizona

✨ Festival Highlights:

I’ll have Icelandic-inspired titles from Hekla Publishing in genres including Cookbooks, Non-Fiction, Women’s Fiction and YA/Children’s books. This year, the full YA ‘Ambassadors of Orealis’ trilogy is available!
I’ll be on hand to personally sign your book for you or that special someone’s gift.
Bake sale with delicious Scandinavian treats
Vendors offering Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Icelandic, and more products
Unique crafts, gifts, and specialty foods for purchase
Savor fresh waffles, Rommegrot, Polse, Norwegian cookies, coffee, and more!

🛍️ Plenty of parking and easy access. Bring cash and cross off your Christmas “baking” and shopping in one festive stop!
