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April 2015
Retreat From Harsh Reality
I'll be attending the Mid-Michigan RWA Chapter's Retreat from Harsh Reality. Rita Clay Estrada, one of the founders of Romance Writers of America, will be the guest speaker/attendee. Great time to mingle with other writers, learn about the business of writing, and get feedback on writing projects.
Find out more »Authors in April–Saranac Library
I'm excited to be returning to the Saranac Library this spring to talk with and answer patrons' questions about my books and writing in general.
Find out more »July 2015
Book Launch Party
Plans are being made for a party to launch 2 books, A KILLER PAST and EAT CROW AND DIE. More information to come in the near future.
Find out more »Authors’ Night
Reverend David G. Knapp and Maris Soule will be giving talks at the Lawrence Memorial Library in Climax, Michigan. Rev. Knapp will be presenting POLE VAULTING IN THE WISDOM OLYMPICS: Elevating to Better Ideas and Outcomes, which examines different approaches to truth taken by math, science, philosophy and religion. This book examines different categories of causation to further the reader's ability to understand, assess, and tackle problems. Maris Soule will be presenting A KILLER PAST and EAT CROW AND DIE,…
Find out more »October 2015
Night at the Bookman
Five (5) mystery writers will be at the Bookman Book Store in Grand Haven on October 16, 2015 from 6 - 8 pm Come and enjoy the fun.
Find out more »Killer Nashville
I'll be attending the Killer Nashville Conference for the first time. In 2012 A KILLER PAST was a top ten finalist in this conference's Claymore Award. My panel, "Writing Romantic Suspense" is scheduled for Saturday at 8:00 a.m. I wonder how many attendees will be up at that hour. (I hope I am.)
Find out more »December 2015
Local Author Hop-Portage Library
Portage Library is hosting a Local Author event on December 12, 2015. Local Michigan authors will be scattered throughout the library to talk about their books, about publishing, and what it's like to be a Michigan author.
Find out more »Author Hop at Kazoo Books
I'll be at the Portage Library from 10 am until 1pm (or just before 1) and then over to Kazoo books. I hope to see you there.
Find out more »February 2016
Sleuthfest
Saturday I will be on a panel talking about mysteries set in a small town. My books will be for sale in the book room.
Find out more »March 2016
5th Annual Venice Book Fair & Writers Festival
I will be at the Gulf Coast Sisters in Crime booth from 10-11:30 a.m. This is an opportunity for writers and readers. Booths will show the work of a variety of writers'. Agents and editors will take pitches. (Register for these at 9 a.m.) Established writers will talk about their writing and the business of writing.
Find out more »April 2016
Retreat From Harsh Reality 2016
I will be at the Mid-Michigan RWA Chapter's RETREAT FROM HARSH REALITY 2016. ( http://www.retreatfromharshreality.com/ ) Retreat will be held at the Bay Pointe Inn on Gun Lake, 11456 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, Michigan. Christie Craig will be the guest speaker during the weekend.
Find out more »May 2016
Mini Workshop: Goal/Motivation/Conflict
Why does your protagonist want what she wants? What is his motivation? What is stopping her from achieving it?
Find out more »September 2016
Meet the Authors
I'll be at the Bookman Bookstore with two other award winning mystery writers. If you're in the area, do stop by.
Find out more »Bios, Books and Brunch
On Saturday, September 17th, I will be at the Tamarack District Library at 11:00 a.m. talking about my books and my characters. I will answer any questions I can about writing and will be selling copies of my books. I will not be the only author at the library. Many will participate in the "Meet the Authors" tea happening from 10 am to 1 pm. Published authors from all over Michigan will be there, so come meet us, share a…
Find out more »“Help A Sister Out”
On Friday, September 30, I will be speaking at 12th Annual Strong Women of Faith Breast Cancer & Health Conference being held at the Doubletree by Hilton in Grand Rapids. I'll be talking from 1:30-2:00 pm on"THE CHALLENGE OF SURVIVING CANCER & HANDLING MY CAREER, BUT I AM A SURVIVOR!"
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