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 | 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 | 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!
