News and Events

Montgomery County Book Festival 2013

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
Let the countdown begin... The Montgomery County Book Festival 2013 is this coming Saturday, February 2nd. Woo hoo! I'll be... Read More

Events January and February 2013

Sunday, December 23rd, 2012
Following shoulder surgery, I've been on an extended hiatus from any and all writing-related activities. Too painful to type even.... Read More

Upcoming Events: Sep-Oct 2012

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
To promote FLOCK, releasing September 25th, I'll be doing a few events in Iowa, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Omaha.  ... Read More

LITERACY SIGNING RWA 2012

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
. COME ON OUT TO ANAHEIM AND SUPPORT LITERACY! I'll be signing at the following event: 2012 “Readers for Life”... Read More

Iowa City Book Festival, July 13-15

Friday, June 29th, 2012
The Iowa City Book Festival is fast approaching. I'm looking forward to 3 fun events in Iowa City. Friday, July... Read More

BEA signing Wed. 6/6, 1:30-2:30 at Candlewick’s Booth

Friday, June 1st, 2012
BEA 2012 Signing ARCs of FLOCK Wednesday, June 6—1:30-2:30 pm Candlewick Press Booth (#2758) That’s Book Expo America—the publishing industry’s... Read More

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