Rustic Mamas’ Market

One of my new favorite venues Please join me and more than 100 other vendors and thousands of customers at the Rustic Mamas’ Market this Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 am-3 pm. All vendors are local. All goods are handmade Continue reading Rustic Mamas’ Market

Bouchercon or Bust

It’s Bouchercon or Bust for me this weekend as I head up to Minneapolis for the huge convergence of mystery authors and fans, the World Mystery Convention, aka Bouchercon. Thursday through Sunday, September 8-11, I’ll immerse myself into the world Continue reading Bouchercon or Bust

Reminder

Just a reminder about this weekend’s events and a few others down the road. Upcoming Events FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Beagle and Wolf Books & Bindery, Park Rapids MN. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 9 am – 3 pm. Continue reading Reminder

On The Road Again

I’ll be on the road again next weekend for two of my favorite events. First, I’ll be selling and signing books at the wonderfully charming Beagle & Wolf Books & Bindery in Park Rapids, MN on Friday, Aug. 12, from Continue reading On The Road Again

Final Outdoor Event

It’s been a great outdoor bookselling season. My final outdoor event of 2022 is one I’m the most excited about: Downtown Thursday on North Cedar Ave. in Owatonna. When? Thursday, August 4, 5-8:30 pm. Why am I excited? Because our Continue reading Final Outdoor Event

GEM Days

I’ll Have a Booth at GEM Days but ONLY on SATURDAY. GEM Days is the three-day celebration/street fair/activities galore event that used to be Crazy Days. It’s a fun small-town social/cultural event I’ve participated in several times. This year, I’ll Continue reading GEM Days

Another Milestone

THANKS TO ALL MY CUSTOMERS I blew through another milestone in my book sales this past Saturday at the Hopkins Raspberry Festival Marketplace Craft Fair. I’ve now sold 2,000 copies of my books!  😛 Thanks to each and every one Continue reading Another Milestone

Berries and Downtowns and GEMS Oh My

I’m not quite “off to see the Wizard” “Berries and Downtowns and GEMS, Oh My” doesn’t hold a candle to “Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!”, that iconic chant uttered by Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.” But I’ll Continue reading Berries and Downtowns and GEMS Oh My

How Do You Choose a Book?

I Value Your Opinion I’m researching the most popular reasons people buy books. How do you choose a book? There are only two questions in this short survey. HERE’S THE LINK: Book Buying Survey The reason I ask is to Continue reading How Do You Choose a Book?

Thank You Books & Beer

Event Recap I had a delightful evening in Columbus, WI talking about Dangerous Straits to the lively Books & Beer Book Club. Thank you Books and Beer for being so attentive and asking such good questions. And host/organizer Valerie Biel Continue reading Thank You Books & Beer