Connecting readers with writers
I had the honor of being part of the inaugural Bookmatch event, which was held Nov. 8 at Central …
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4 reasons to attend Bookmatch Nov. 8 in Minneapolis
From the website: “Looking for a new literary love connection? Bookmatch is a fun, fast-paced reading series that unites passionate …
Thank you, South Dakota!
I attended the South Dakota Festival of Books as a presenter two weeks ago, but only now have I 1) …
The strangest question I’ve been asked at a book event
The South Dakota Festival of Books is rapidly approaching: Sept. 26-28 in Sioux Falls. I’m excited to be presenting a …
Book tour, Rochester
I always like the discussions that occur during my book talks. In Rochester, we talked about the elegiac aspect of …
Q: Where in Minnesota can you find relief from mosquitoes?
A: Lanesboro! Legend has it that the fast-moving Root River and lack of places with standing water keep the mosquito …
Artists not welcome
I’m spoiled. No surprise to people who know me, ha! But here I’m talking about spoiled in the creative sense. …
Connections to my book are everywhere
I was cordially invited by the Franciscan community at Assisi Heights in Rochester, Minn., to visit with the sisters and …
New roads traveled: Grand Rapids, MN
On December 14, my book took me to Grand Rapids. I signed books at Village Bookstore in Central Square Mall …
They love reading in small towns!
One of the best aspects of my continuing book tour is witnessing the immense support small communities give to their …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 