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Category Archives: Reading events

Connecting readers with writers

November 16, 2014

  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

October 31, 2014

From the website: “Looking for a new literary love connection? Bookmatch is a fun, fast-paced reading series that unites passionate …

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Thank you, South Dakota!

October 10, 2014

I attended the South Dakota Festival of Books as a presenter two weeks ago, but only now have I 1) …

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The strangest question I’ve been asked at a book event

September 18, 2014

The South Dakota Festival of Books is rapidly approaching: Sept. 26-28 in Sioux Falls. I’m excited to be presenting a …

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Book tour, Rochester

July 11, 2014

I always like the discussions that occur during my book talks. In Rochester, we talked about the elegiac aspect of …

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Q: Where in Minnesota can you find relief from mosquitoes?

July 7, 2014

A: Lanesboro! Legend has it that the fast-moving Root River and lack of places with standing water keep the mosquito …

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Artists not welcome

July 2, 2014

I’m spoiled. No surprise to people who know me, ha! But here I’m talking about spoiled in the creative sense. …

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Connections to my book are everywhere

May 16, 2014

I was cordially invited by the Franciscan community at Assisi Heights in Rochester, Minn., to visit with the sisters and …

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New roads traveled: Grand Rapids, MN

December 16, 2013

On December 14, my book took me to Grand Rapids. I signed books at Village Bookstore in Central Square Mall …

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They love reading in small towns!

November 27, 2013

One of the best aspects of my continuing book tour is witnessing the immense support small communities give to their …

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