The year is winding down but my schedule is wound up! Check your calendar against my upcoming event schedule below for a chance to meet & greet, and get some holiday shopping done. Plus, check out these 2 new holiday anthologies that are releasing in November. I have a new story, set in a fictional small Midwest town pop-up Christmas village, in each anthology. And proceeds from each book go to a different charity. Scroll for details.

Meet Me For Books At:

Nov. 1-3 – Faith & Fellowship Book Festival, a virtual festival with author panels throughout the evenings. I will be participating in the Matters of the Heart panel on Thursday, but stop in throughout the event to catch so many authors and lots of good conversations. Register here.

Nov. 4 – Indie Author Book Expo at the Elwell Family Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. We’ll be there 10a-5p with books! Find more details here.

Nov 7 – A Merry Heart release day! This anthology is up for pre-order now. Experience the magic of Christmas in this heartwarming anthology featuring ten talented authors, as they weave enchanting tales of clean and Christian romance. Delight in the spirit of the season, where love, faith, and miracles come together to create unforgettable holiday moments. All proceeds benefit True Care Women’s Resource Center in Wyoming. Click here for more details.

Nov. 11 – Northland Cathedral Holiday Bazaar, 101 NW 99th St Kansas City, MO 64155. 9:00a-3:00p. A multi-vendor event, including books. Grab your people and come get some holiday shopping started. And support local! Click here for more details.

Nov. 24 – Snowflakes & Sleigh Bells release day! This anthology is up for pre-order now. Sleigh away this holiday season with 17 amazing authors. This snowball packed anthology will ring all your bells this merry season. So snuggle up, buttercup! Grab your hot chocolate, a fuzzy blankie, and sidle up in front of a toasty fire. Prepare for all the drama the holidays can bring as these unique characters attempt to come home for Christmas. Fa-la-la-fall in love with this holly jolly book! All proceeds go to Children’s Mercy Research. Click here for more details.

Nov. 24-27 – Black Friday Book Sale You can start perusing some of the listed books now, in preparation for this massive sale by clicking here. There will be hundreds of books on sale Black Friday – Cyber Monday weekend. Start making your list now.

December – My friend Debra Parmley’s elf party in her facebook reader group. Go join now and be watching for some elf-loving fun.

Dec. 9 – Heritage Holiday Mart, Heritage Middle School, Liberty. 9:00a-4:00p. The annual multi-vendor event filled with all things Christmas, including books by local authors. This will cap off my year of events. I usually have something special for this event, so keep your eyes open for details. Mark your calendar now and plan to stop by. Share with and grab your people! Follow the event here.