EVENTS

Where I'll Be and Where I've Been!

Come See Me at These Upcoming Events

Iowa Christian Author Fair
21 September 2024 - Des Moines, Iowa

Blood Meal Launch!
Meet me at the Iowa Christian Author Fair on 21 September at The Church at Union Park to be one of the first to get an autographed copy of Blood Meal.  And while you're there, browse books from thirteen other authors who tell their stories from a Christian and family-friendly worldview.
 

Windsor Heights Book Fair
6 October 2024 - Windsor Heights, Iowa

I'm Returning--with a New Book!
If you weren't able to get to the Iowa Christian Author Fair to get a copy of my newest book, Blood Meal, here's your chance!  I look forward to seeing old friends at the Windsor Heights Book Fair and meeting new ones. 
 

Where I've Been

Red Acre Barn Summer Fest
5 & 6 July 2024 - Prole, Iowa

I returned to the Red Acre Barn on the 5th and 6th of July to give people a chance to get autographed copies of Blood Stained to add to their summer reading.  I was pleased to once again share my table with a fellow author and member of my Word Weavers writers' group, Susan Lawrence.

Ankeny Authors Fair
20 April 2024 - Ankeny, Iowa

What better place to have a book fair than at a library!  I was very impressed with library itself, and this well-run event that attracted a good number of people--authors and readers alike!   My illustrator, Kristina Helfert, shared the table with me along with the newest addition to her family, Louis.

Clive's Craft, Vendor & Boutique Spring Shopping Event
9 March 2024 - Clive, Iowa

I shared my table with Susan Lawrence, another local author, and we were pleasantly surprised at how many people were interested in our books in spite of this event not being author-oriented.  I had good sales and great conversations with many people.

Johnston Read Local Author Fair
2 & 3 December 2023 - Johnston, Iowa

Although this book fair was only two hours long, my illustrator, Kristina Helfert, and I met many enthusiastic readers.

Red Acre Barn Holiday Market
2 & 3 December 2023 - Prole, Iowa

Although this popular event was mainly a crafts fair for Christmas shoppers, many people were interested in crafted words!  I shared a table with another author under the title "Iowa Authors" and many people purchased books for themselves or as gifts.  What greater present is there for an avid reader than a book?

 

The setting was beautiful and the people a joy to talk with.

8th Annual Indie Author Book Expo
4 November 2023 - Des Moines, Iowa

The Elwell Family Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds was a great location to meet wonderful readers and to share my love of writing and encourage other authors.  

Windsor Heights Book Fair
1 October 2023 - Windsor Heights, Iowa

My illustrator, Kristina Helfert, and I joined a host of authors and enthusiastic readers at the Windsor Heights Book Fair.  Check out my guest post at their WHBF Facebook page and at Medium.

 

 

 

Confessional Lutheran Homeschool League 2nd Annual Conference
20 May 2023 - Carlisle, Iowa

I gave a presentation entitled Worldview Windows: Teaching the Classics in Your Homeschool. The conference was well attended and it was exciting to talk to so many homeschooling families about teaching literature and enjoying reading with their children. The conference was hosted by Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Carlisle, Iowa.

Des Moines Book Festival

23 March 2023 - Des Moines, Iowa

At the Festival, I represented Word Weavers as a member of the Des Moines chapter.  Word Weavers, International is a Christian Writers' Support Group. The Des Moines Book Festival was a great venue for meeting other authors and readers .

Johnston Read Local Author Fair

25 Feb 2023 - Johnston, Iowa

My First Book Fair!

On Saturday, 25 February, I was at the Johnston Library Read Local Author Fair along with my illustrator, Kristina Helfert. I connected with readers and other authors and had a great time talking about my writing.

Author and Illustrator

Kristina made the cover and interior illustrations for Blood Stained, and her beautiful work will be prominently displayed in my upcoming book, I Know Who I Am.

Pleasant Hill Holiday Craft Fair

22 October 2022 - Pleasant Hill, Iowa

One of the joys of going to events like the Pleasant Hill Craft Fair is the opportunity to meet great people and make their books more special by autographing them. 

Issues, Etc. Podcast

19 October 2022

I talked with the host, Rev. Todd Wilken about Christian fiction.  You can listen to the interview here.

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