“The only thing you need to know is the location of the library.” Albert Einstein

One of my favorite parts of the writing life is doing Author Talks, especially at libraries. Join me at Maine’s York Public Library on February 2nd, 2026, 5-6:30 pm.

REGISTER online at the library: http://www.yorkpubliclibrary.org Go to the Calendar page, scroll over to February and you’ll find the listing.

The sound of a voice reading a story fills a quiet need. I love that I sometimes get to be that voice. The actor in me loves that I get to be all of the characters and the teacher in me loves the questions that arise from a group of engaged readers in a library setting.

We will begin by honoring the very idea of a free public library and nod briefly to Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 and its relevance. Then I will read excerpts from my 3 novels, launching us into a discussion of the writing process.

For those new to the series:  Margaret Meader, gifted with second sight, is both an integral part of her Maine community and an outsider. First introduced in Other Wise, Margaret’s story and the stories of those who people her world (not to mention the dogs!) continue in This Other Way of Knowing and Love & Other Matters.

So meet me at the library and bring your love of a good story, your comments and questions, … and a friend.

Come fill yourself with story.

My favorite part of the writing life is connecting with readers. And what better place to connect and engage than a library?

Due to a recent health related pause, I’ve spent some solitary time journaling or watching the backyard birds and the visiting deer. There is something to be said for such withdrawal. Something medicinal. But now I’m ready to step back into the world of all things books and bookish conversations.

On March 20th at 5:30 pm join us as I read and share Margaret’s continuing story with book 3, Love & Other Matters in the series that began with Other Wise.

The library is beautiful and the librarians are so welcoming. So … come fill yourself with story.

Sunday, December 15th, 2024, 1pm — COME FILL YOURSELF WITH STORY at this delicious bookstore in York, Maine.

I will read a bit, chat a bit, and sign some books. You will be surrounded by books, both banned and otherwise, in the warmth of a storybook-like shop for as long or as short as you wish. AND, you will get to meet and support the owners of this local small business–a sweet light in this season of loving and giving. An independent bookstore. RSVP 207-361-4386 INFO@THEBOOKTENDERS.COM

Help spread the word. I have a small footprint in a social media filled with ads and options. If you can’t come, be sure to visit The BookTenders at your first opportunity in person or online at http://www.thebooktenders.com and say hello.

And then there were three.