Events Archive

When: 01:00 AM
Where: Summerlin Square

South Fort Myers Friday & Sat, Dec. 16/17 When:10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Summerlin Square, Summerlin Rd. at San Carlos Boulevard on the way to Fort Myers beach.Look for the gay tents of the crafters Where unique seasonal gifts are yours.

When: 01:00 AM
Where: Barnes & Noble, East Pole Line Dr.

See the falls and the Snake River Canyon and the Perrine Bridge and stop by the B&N for one of those outrageous coffee drinks and do say hello!

When: 05:00 PM
Where: Hastings Books, 101 E. Best Av

It's Friday. You've made it through the week, it's time to pick up a weekend read so come see me at the store.

When: 02:00 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble, 700 Columbia Center

A Saturday afternoon at the Kennewick B&N is one happening place, let me tell you!

When: 12:00 PM
Where: Hasting's Books, 7706 N. Division

Find a book at Hastings, find a hammock and a pitcher of lemonade and Sunday's made in the shade!

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Orcas Island, American San Juans

The best show in town is right here on the Green! Build your own picnic on the spot!

When: 01:00 AM
Where: Wailea

The Maui Writer's Conference Sept. 1-5 is amazing. Come meet some of the finest writers in the nation, and do squeeze in time for some long walks on Maui's spectacular beaches!

When: 02:00 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center

September's a fine time to visit Hawaii. The pace is relaxed, the weather is perfect and the Aloha Festival events are great fun. Stop by to see me at B&N's newest store and meet my hapahaole charactr John Spyer in The Serenoa Scandal.

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Farmer's Market

Oysters for breakfast? Why not? The Farmers'Market on the Eastsound Green is festooned with flowers, produce, berries, and fresh greens. Come early and often. The market is open Saturdays through Oct. 6, and I'll be there. Stop by and say hi.

When: 01:00 AM
Where: Booth 255, section C, NE 5th Street & NE 2nd Avenue.

This is the perch for a flock of Florida writers you’re sure to enjoy. Come on by! Check out the agenda of events for this finest Of Florida Book fairs at: miami book fair

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Prime Outlets

Sat, Dec 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun, Dec 3 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Great pricing in the stores plus the artistry of fine crafts: Let me match a book to the reader on your holiday shopping list. Exit 101 off I-75. Take S.R. 951 S, for five mi, cross US 41 towards Marco Is. Youpll see Prime Outlets a mile on the left.

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Coralwood Mall

Fri. & Sat. Dec. 9/10 When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday On Del Prado just north of Veteran’s Parkway. It’s no mystery why I love meeting Cape readers at this mall craftfair, especially when I can do dinner afterward at Ariani’s, the great Italian restaurant just up the street.

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Summerlin Square

South Fort Myers Friday & Sat,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summerlin Rd. At San Carlos Boulevard on the way to Fort Myers Beach. Look for the gay tents of the crafters where unique seasonal gifts are yours.

When: 12:00 PM
Where: Village Voices, 1010 10th Ave West

This unique gallery features the works of Florida writers together with culinary and garden art. It's in the famed Village of the Arts, Bradenton, the perfect place for holiday shopping. Meet me for there! http://www.villagevoicesgallery.com/

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade

Wed 10-5; Thursday, 10a.m.to 4p.m. Do lunch at the end of the pier. Watch the yachts sail in. Visit the fine shops and the art fair offerings. Mystery, women's fiction and children's books can be yours at our authors' booth.

When: 01:00 AM
Where: St. Marks, 1101 N. Collier Blvd.

Thurs. 10/5; Fri. 9/3 Follow the Marco main road to the town center and look for the colorful artisans' tents. You'll find great deals on hand-signed titles from the authors under the umbrellas.

When: 01:00 AM
Where: Gulf Coast Methodist, 1000 McCall Rd.

Ten a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. & Saturday. Drive through the countryside of old Florida and visit this country church bar b que and artisans' fair. Stop by and say hello to my writer friends Linda Bilodeau, Diana Donlan and I. Pick up a free copy of Women's Lifestyle, Diana's new Charlotte Harbor Monthly Magazine.

When: 05:30 PM
Where: Bell Tower Mall, U.S. 41 at Daniels Rd.

The Bell Tower fountains and shops are among the finest in town. Meet the authors at the Literacy Volunteers Book Fair.

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Indian Mound Park

I happened to be in this lovely country park when a mockingbird held forth in a wonderful song; I wrote the scene right into The Serenoa Scandal. Maya takes the bird's amazing song as a sign from David, the husband she's just buried. Saturday's the Cane Grinding Festival. See you there!

When: 10:00 AM
Where: The Bell Tower

Wed. & Thurs Feb 7 & 8, It's Community Affair showtime in this meandering mall, corner of Daniels and U.S. 41. Look for our writers' umbrellas near the fountain.

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Jaycee Park

Wed/Thurs:It's Valentine's Day in a romantic waterfront setting. Take in the Snowbirds' Fine Arts & Crafts show, where you'll have a chance to meet Diana Donlan, children's author; Linda Bilodeau, author of contemporary women's fiction and I'm the designated mystery writer for this fine fair.

When: 09:00 AM
Where: Pine Island, FL

Say MAT-la-SHAY or you'll be considered a yankee for sure. If you love to write and have project going on or are simply thinking about it, here's my best advice about how to promote it, "Pitch to the Pros." Pine Is. Art Center, Matlacha Park. Call 283-4476 for details.

When: 05:00 PM
Where: 1711 Periwinkle Way

Unwind Friday evening with a wine and cheese party and book signing. The Sanibel Island Book Shop is one of the classiest places around! Call (239)472-5223

When: 01:00 AM
Where: Fisherman

The Community Affair boardwalk art & craft show is so much fun that you'll find me among the authors. Drop by for a free copy of my take on this shopping Mecca in the March Issue of the new Women's Lifestyle Magazine.

When: 11:00 AM
Where: The Village Bookshop

1006 11th Avenue. Call 750-9141.Join me on artwalk weekend in the Village of the Arts. I'll be around for most of the day so that you can drop by, say hello and tour the charming studios crammed with lovely things.

When: 02:00 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble

4010 S. Tamiami Trail, two blocks south of Bee Ridge. Call 388-2850. Latte' time?Browse through the magazines? Looking for Florida mysteries? Want to talk writing? See you there. Call 388-2850.

When: 01:00 PM
Where: Circle Books

478 John Ringling Blvd, St. Armands' Circle, Lido Key. Call 923-2007. Come see me at this lively book Mecca on Lido Key. I love being right in the Sarasota territory of one of my favorite characters, Nettie French in The Don Juan Con.

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Historical Museum

I'll around from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum right in the center of town. Arcadia is a wonderful old railroad town in the Peace River Valley, where antique and curio shops abound. This is Serenoa Country, for sure.

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Lido Beach

Wed: 10 to 5 Thurs: 10 to 4 Enjoy the salty air, the impromptu lunch, and come visit me at the Arts & Crafts show for a great deal on hand-signed novels.

When: 10:00 AM
Where: SleuthFest

South Florida sun and South Beach cool. That's an unbeatable combination, especially if it's SleuthFest, one of the nation's leading mystery dos. I'll be hobnobbing with mystery greats such as NyT best-selling author Linda Fairstein and Rene'Balcer, producer & writer for the Law & Order crime show. I'll also be a panelist and signing my books.

When: 11:00 AM
Where: Sanibel Island Bookshop

Meet me out on the verandah at this charming bookshop crammed with books, cards and gifts.1711 Periwinkle Way. 239-472-5223.

When: 07:00 PM
Where: King's Books, 218 St. Helens

What a thrill to be opening the Distinguished Writer Series sponsored by The Poetry Connection and The City of Tacoma and hosted by one of the most gracious and colorful independent bookstores in the Pacific Northwest, including two resident cats. Do join me for a purrrfect evening. For details call 253-272-8801. Be sure to check out King's other events at www.kingsbookstore.com. Meet you there!

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Cape Coral Social Club

The Social club is nothing, if not social. A friend of mine is a friend of theirs, so feel free to drop in. Meetings are held at the Yacht Club off Coronado!

When: 02:00 PM
Where: 1601 NE 164th St

Find the Perfect Pitch: Got a manuscript hiding in the closet? Have an idea you can't put to words? Find that catchy phrase that will help you focus your work, attract the attention of an agent or editor, and above all, hook a reader on your work.

When: 02:00 PM
Where: MacIntosh Books & Paper

The Serenoa Scandal, full of the lore of the Okeechobee Ranch Country is the perfect gift for the snowbird reader, and MacIntosh, with its clock tower is a Sanibel landmark,crammed with thoughtful gifts for every taste. Do come by. See you there! 2365 Periwinkle Way. Florida. (239)472-1447

When: 01:00 AM
Where: Cypress Cove

Is it a Mystery? What makes this enduring genre so popular with readers? And why is there an element of mystery in almost any genre you can name? Cypress Cove Library, Edison Hall 10100 Cypress Cove Drive. For details call 433-7754

When: 02:00 PM
Where: One for the Books

If you haven't yet visited this book and music store with its vast assortment and knowledgeable staff, here's your excuse. 3819 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, 33904.

When: 01:00 PM
Where: Cultural Center of Port Charlotte

Don Juan Your Money's All Gone. I'll be speaking at 1:00 p.m. at the Women's Lifestyle Expo. I'll be around all day at the author booths at this special day dedicated to empowering women. 9 a.m. to 4:30 P.M. 22 Aaron St. For details go to www.womenslifestylefl.com

When: 02:00 PM
Where: Sanibel Library, 770 Dunlop Road

Is it any Mystery, just what you'll want to read when you hit one of Sanibel's magnificent stretches of perfect sand? What is it readers search for when they troll the mystery stacks? And why is it that the mystery is an element in almost any work of fiction you can name? Let's talk.

When: 11:00 AM
Where: Sanibel Island Book Shop

The Serenoa Scandal, a tale of political corruption and scandal set in the lush tropical wild west of Florida's Okeechobee country. Here's a compelling election year read. If you can't come to the signing, you can order a hand signed copy online at www.sanibelbookshop.com. 1571 Periwinkle, across from the Dixie Beach Boulevard turnoff. To order by phone, call (239)947-5223.

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Hilton Deerfield Beach

It's SleuthFest 2008 headlined by famous novelist Lee Child. Agents, editors, and mystery writers and fans flock to Florida for work sessions and inspirational talks. I'm on the sleuth's journey panel Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and signing books with Mystery on the Beach just before 11 a.m. Check out the details at www.Sleuthfest2008.

When: 10:00 AM
Where: Harborside Hall, 1375 Monroe St.

Every year the Southwest Florida Reading Festival gets bigger and better. Famous novelist Stuart Woods and some of my favorite mystery and thriller writers will be there including James O.Born, Bob Morris and Tim Dorsey. When I'm not at one of their events you'll find me in Exhibit Hall B.

When: 09:00 AM
Where: von Liebig Arts Center

The Sixth Annual Naples Press Club Authors and Books Festival promises to be bigger than ever! There's much to be learned from authors such as Bob Morris, Jim Born, M.B. Weston and ArcheBooks publisher Robert Gelinas. Meet me Saturday! 585 Park St. Naples. For details call (239)593-1488 or e-mail pjason@aol.com.

When: 10:00 AM
Where: 501 Shreve St.

The Peace River Center for Writers couldn't be a more charming gathering place for writers. It's located in a historic land sales office in the Punta Gorda History Park. It's my very great pleasure to be doing a workshop, Marketing Your Work from 10 to noon. To sign up call (941)575-1976. For a complete list of events go to (www.peaceriverwriters.org/)

When: 07:00 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble 5377 Tamiami Trail N.

There's something special about a Friday evening at B&N. The parents and their kids; the students and their homework, the readers stopping by to schmooze about elections, media coverage, politics and all that, which is why The Serenoa Scandal, set in Florida's Okeechobee Country is such a timely read. See you there!