Upcoming Events

The Four Ms. Bradwells paperback hit bookstore shelves December 20th!
Book clubs and other friend groups, please take a look at the
Santa Barbara Getaway Giveaway!

San Jose Library, Cambrian Branch, San Jose, CA
Wednesday, February 22 6:30 p.m.
1780 Hillsdale Ave, San José, CA 95124

Kepler's Books, Menlo Park, Ca
Thursday, February 24 at 7 p.m.
Join me to help applaud the participants and winners of the Palo Alto
Weekly Short Story Contest, which I'm judging this year

Women's National Book Association, San Francisco, CA
Saturday, March 24, 12 p.m.
I'll be the keynote speaker at a luncheon hosted by
the San Francisco chapter of the WNBA

The Atlanta Writers Club, Atlanta, GA
Saturday, September 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Please check back for details

California Writer's Club, Tri-Valley Branch, Pleasanton, CA
Saturday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Please check back for details

Guy and Gals in Pearls



Past Events

The Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend, Jefferson, TX
Friday, January 13, 3:15 p.m. "Circus of the Stars" panel
I'll be chatting with Karen Harrington, Kathleen Kaska, and Sarah Bird at the fabulous Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend

Books Inc., Palo Alto, CA
Thursday, January 5 at 7
Join us for wine and light eats to celebration the Four Ms. Bradwells paperback release!

Walter Haye's Book Fair, Palo Alto, CA
Wednesday, November 30, 8:30 a.m.
Walter Hays Elementary School - Library
I'll be chatting about the books I'm loving this fall, and signing my own books, to help stock a neighborhood school library

Mysterious Galaxy, Redondo Beach, CA
Monday, October 10, 7:30 p.m.
2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
I'll be helping fellow novelists Laura Dave and Janelle Brown kick off the
events at this wonderful store's second Redondo Beach location

Murders, Mayhem and Moxie: Litquake's Women's Night 2011, San Francisco, CA
Friday, October 14, 5:30-7 p.m.
The Bubble Lounge Champagne Bar, 714 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
This annual Litquake event is always a blast!

Women & Words, Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
UCLA Covel Commons Grand Horizon Ballroom
330 De Neve Drive, Los Angeles, CA
This is a fundraiser for women and literacy causes, with Aimee Bender,
Anne Cherian, Susan Straight, and Mona Simpson

This event is sold out! Thanks to everyone helping support this great cause.

Peninsula Pastries and Prose, at my home in Palo Alto, CA
Sunday, August 28, 1-3 p.m.
(THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT)

Coastwalk 2011: Mystery in the Moonlight ,
the San Mateo Coast, CA

August 10-12
a Coastwalk Girlfriends' Getaway fundraiser for the protection of the California Coastal Trail,
for women who like to be outdoors, but enjoy conveniences, too
This is a two-day hike at which I'll be chatting on the evening of Aug. 10

Peninsula JCC, Foster City, CA
Mon, July 25, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA

Los Altos Library, Los Altos, CA
Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.
13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA

The Language of Light and the Photographs of Adrienne Defendi at Books Inc.,
Palo Alto, CA

Tuesday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m.
No reading, just light eats and wine among the gorgeous photographs of Adrienne Defendi to celebrate the paperback release of The Language of Light!

Copperfields Books, Petaluma, CA
Saturday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m.
140 Kentucky St., Petaluma CA

California Writers Club Gathering at Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA
Sunday, June 26, 2:00 p.m.
Corte Madera, CA
The Writer as Marathoner: author panel on the importance of patience and persistence

Just the Bookstore, Glen Ellyn, IL
Thursday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m.
475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

The Chicago Tribune Printer's Row Lit Fest, Chicago, IL
Sunday, June 5 at 1:30 p.m

A Great Good Place for Books, Oakland, CA
June 16 at 7:00 p.m.
6120 LaSalle Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

Capitola Book Cafe, Capitola, CA
Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m.
1475 41st Avenue Capitola, CA 95010

The Gaithersburg Book Festival, Gaithersburg, MD
Saturday, May 21 at 1:40
F. Scott Fitzgerald Pavilion, Gaithersburg City Hall Grounds, Gaithersburg, MD
I'm delighted to be sharing the stage with Caroline Leavitt

Thirty Years after Sandra Day O'Connor: A Celebration of
Women in the Law
, Chicago, IL

Thursday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m., at the offices of Vedder Price P.C., 222 North LaSalle Street
An evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and discussion about the evolving role of women in the law and the unique challenges professional women face
Members of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois and invited guests only, please.

Why There Are Words, Sausalito, CA
Thursday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Studio 333, 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito
Please note a $5 donation is requested by the hosts of this event.

{pages}, Manhattan Beach, CA
Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.
904 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA

Palo Alto Public Library, Palo Alto, CA
Wednesday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m.
1276 Harriet Street, Palo Alto, CA
Please note that although this is an adult event, it will be held in
the lovely Tree Top Room at the children's library

M is for Mystery, San Mateo, CA
Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m.
86 East Third Avenue, San Mateo, CA

Sonoma County Public Library Foundation
3rd Annual "Chew On This" Dinner,
Santa Rosa, CA

Saturday, April 23: 5:15 p.m. Authors' Reception;
6:15 Wine & hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and book signing;
7:45 Dinner with Authors
Central Santa Rosa Library, 211 East St., Santa Rosa, CA
This is a fundraiser to support Sonoma County Public Libraries

The Four Ms. Bradwells Kick-Off Celebration at Keplers Books,
Menlo Park, CA

Tuesday, March 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA
Come lift a glass with me at one of my favorite Bay Area stores on the
day The Four Ms. Bradwells hits bookstore shelves!

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Thursday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI
A celebration at the alma mater of the four Ms. Bradwells - and Meg

Borders Books, Baileys Crossroads, VA (Washington D.C. area)
March 28 at 7:30 p.m.
5871 Cross Roads Ctr. Way, Baileys Crossroads, VA

Books & Company, Dayton, OH
Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m.
4453 Walnut Street, Dayton, OH

Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Cincinnati, OH
Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m.
2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH

Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, NC
Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m.
3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh, NC

Brandeis University Lunch With The Authors, Campbell, CA
Tuesday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Villa Ragusa, 35 South 2nd Street, Campbell, CA
This is a fundraiser with authors Larry Gerston, David Schwartz,
and one of my favorites, Gail Tsukiyami; Victoria Zackheim will moderate

Books Inc., Berkeley, CA
Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.
1460 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA
I'll be reading with Tatjana Soli, author of The Lotus Eaters,
and this reading will benefit the Women's Cancer Resource Center of Oakland

Christamore House Guild Author Benefit, Indianapolis, IN
Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15
Indianapolis, IN
This is a fundraiser to support the Christamore House Coburn Scholarship
Fund to assist inner-city youth with college scholarships

Radio

TV 2 News at Noon, Dayton, Ohio

Reading with Robin, WHJJ Providence, RI

A Novel Idea on NPR Affiliate KRCB, the California Wine Country

Walking on Air with Betsy and Sal, Chicago, IL

Cover to Cover, WRRS, Cincinatti, Ohio

Amy's Table on WKRQ, Cincinnati, Ohio*
Not your typical author interview; this one is mostly about pearls.

Bill Thompson's Eye on Books, Washington, D.C.*

Alvin Jones Show, WCBQ-AM 1340 WHNC-AM 890, Raleigh, North Carolina

KAXE-FM Real Good Words with Heidi Holtan, Grand Rapids, MN NPR*

WGVU-AM Morning Show with Shelley Irwin, Grand Rapids, MI NPR

Starstyle Radio (on World Talk Radio)

*links to archived interview






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