After hanging out at Wolfden Brewing this summer, I officially think books and brews is a winning combination. I can’t wait for my next chance: Sunday, November 9, from 12pm to 5pm at Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia!
There will be over 35 authors there, so my imposter syndrome is flaring up, but it’ll be a wonderful opportunity to make some new friends and maybe find some new readers!
This event is a whopping five hours long, so stop by anytime. If you want your signed copy of Rooted to remain spoiler-free, come early. I imagine after four hours at a brewery, I’ll be playing fast and loose with my elevator pitch. Cheers!
October 5, 2025: Gail Borden Library Local Author Fair
This author fair in Elgin was so great last year, I can’t wait to do it again! I had a blast sharing a table and wandering the room seeing how everyone else was displaying their amazing books.
September 15, 2025: Books & Brews at Wolfden Brewing
So excited to combine two (three?) of my favorite things at my first Books & Brews event! Drop in for a beer or two, pick up a book or three, and maybe you’ll even spot a ghost.
August 23, 2025: Elmhurst Library Author Fair
I’ll be back in Elmhurst for the second time, hoping to catch up with the author friends I made last year and connect with some new readers!
Rehearsing for perfectionist boot camp
August is when I will remind myself that I love this book I’m writing and I want it to exist. The only way I can do that, though, is to tell perfectionism to take a hike.
The softest boot camp: My 31-day plan to write (and drink water)
This month’s writing challenge is more complex than many others I’ve attempted. By the end of the month, I hope to have established a routine that improves my health as well as my creative process. And I’ll have a finished draft.
Is “going wide” with only one book worth it?
After a full year on Kindle Unlimited, I've decided to "go wide" and distribute Rooted to more booksellers than just Amazon. It's a big change and a little bit of a risk, but there are many reasons why this is the right choice to make as Rooted celebrates its first...