News and Events

Upcoming Events: May-July 2012

Friday, May 11th, 2012
The next few months are shaping up to be very busy. Look for me at the following events: Wednesday, May... Read More

IOWA READ TO LEAD EVENT, Saturday 4/21, 7 pm Salisbury House Des Moines

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Announcing my participation in a great event this Saturday, April 21st. Like a treasured picture book, this Saturday's Read to... Read More

OUT LOUD! Author Series event: Thursday, June 21 at 7 pm

Friday, March 2nd, 2012
It’s shaking out to be a great summer. I have another exciting event to announce: I’m one of the featured... Read More

I’m moderating Meg Cabot’s July 10 AVID event.

Friday, February 17th, 2012
I’m a huge fan of the Des Moines Public Library’s AVID (Authors Visiting in Des Moines) series. I also have... Read More

WRITING SEMINAR

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
May 23, 2012 1-3 pm I'll be teaching a writing seminar at the Urbandale Public Library, registration will be available via Senior... Read More

RECAP OF WINTER EVENTS 2011-2012

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Monday, November 7th, 6-8 pm Des Moines Public Library Writers Workshop: published authors Wendy Delsol, Kali VanBaale, Kimberly Stuart, Wini... Read More

PAGES A BOOKSTORE, October 20th at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
I'm looking forward to another super event at Pages A Bookstore in Manhattan Beach (904 Manhattan Avenue). I'll be there... Read More

DMPL APPEARANCE-Tuesday, October 18, 6:30-includes a pizza-party raffle

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
My Des Moines Public Library event—Tuesday, October 18th, 6:30 pm—includes a contest for teen book groups. For every member of... Read More

Events Fall 2011

Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Announcing my fall events: Midwest Booksellers Association Annual Tradeshow Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23 Moveable Feast Authors Lunch... Read More

Schuler Books—Lansing, Michigan—Thursday, August 18

Thursday, July 21st, 2011
I'll be at Schuler Books in Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, August 18—7 pm. The event is part of their Girls'... Read More