Books Signings and Author Events in 2025

The year in review

Sunday, April 6 – Brighton Local Author Showcase

To serve both local authors and library patrons, The Brighton District Library offers twice yearly Local Author Showcase events. Each Showcase features up to 12 authors. I was honored to be a part of the April event.

Saturday, May 17, 10-3 – Garden City Lucky Squirrel

The May Lucky Squirrel was fun but WINDY! It’s one of the largest outdoor flea markets & craft events in the Metro Detroit area with a mixed bag of up to 150 different vendors selling goods such as custom-made jewelry, pallet board creations, homemade bath & candle products, pet products, vintage wares, seasonal jams, honey, baked goods, various kinds of art and crafts, not to mention bric-a-brac of items like books, toys, and tools, as well as outdoor yard art and garage sale finds. See photos.

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Saturday, June 7, 10-3 – Author’s Alley, Brighton

The June Author’s Alley was great fun. The event took place in Hyne Alley during the Farmer’s Market from 10:00-1:00 on Saturday, June 7th. There were twenty authors and lots of shoppers. It was a fantastic event! See more photos here.

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Saturday, August 2, 10-3 and Sunday, August 3, 10-4 – 2025 Buy Michigan Now Festival

I was proud to be a participant in the Michigan Authors Showcase at this year’s Buy Michigan Now Festival in Downtown South Lyon. What a fantastic event! See more photos here.

Saturday, September 20, 10-3 – Garden City Lucky Squirrel

The September Lucky Squirrel was a lot less windy than the one I attended in May! It was a beautiful sun-shiny day and I had a great time seeing old friends and meeting new readers.

Sunday, October 5, 2-4 – Brighton District Library

brighton library Local authors from around southeast Michigan displayed their works, answered questions, and signed books. It was a wonderful event. See more photos.

 

 

Saturday, November 1, 2-4 – Westland Library

author-eventI was one of fifteen local authors at the Westland Local Author Fair where readers could connect with local authors, purchase their books. It was a fun event and I enjoyed talking with so many attendees. See more photos.

Saturday, November 15, 10-1 – Troy Local Author Fairauthor event

This event was a big one! I joined about 50 local authors at the Troy Community Center for the Local Author Fair and met and mingled with lots of readers. It was a fun afternoon. See more photos.

Saturday, November 29, 10-3 – Rochester Hills Public Library

rochester authors Twenty Michigan authors were on hand to discuss their books, share their love of writing, and to sign copies of their latest books. The event included a mix of traditionally published and indie published authors from a variety of genres, including children’s fiction, adult fiction, and nonfiction titles. The popular local literary event took place in the library’s Multipurpose Room from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I made my first sale of the day five minutes into the event and it was uphill from there. See more photos.

Events attended in 2024

Saturday, September 28, 2024 – Westland Library Local Author Fair
Saturday, November 15, 2024 – Troy Library Local Author Fair