UPCOMING EVENTS
SPECIAL PRE-GAME EVENT
with Jillian Meadows and the Grand Rapids Rise
Hosted by Schuler Books
5:30 pm, March 18, 2026
Van Andel Arena
130 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Join us for a pre-game celebration of Jillian Meadows’ newest novel, NO PLACE LIKE YOU. We'll talk about stories and sports, and answer questions right before the game, where the Rise will play the Dallas Pulse.
Tickets are required to attend this event. Click here to purchase. The ticket includes entry to the pre-game author event, which takes place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The game will start at 7 pm
Every attendee is guaranteed a signed copy of NO PLACE LIKE YOU with their ticket purchase. Participants will receive a signed copy at the event. Schuler Books will also have a number of our other titles available for purchase. For more information from Schuler Books, click here.
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A CUTE LITTLE MURDER Launch Event
6:30 pm, April 21, 2026
Grand Rapids, MI
The Obstinate Headstrong Girls are back at Schuler Books! Join me and Tirzah Price for a discussion of mystery writing and why it's perfectly normal to have a shelf full of suspicious research titles. We'll sign books and give away bookmarks, stickers, buttons and other goodies!
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INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY​
April 25, 2026
5915 6th Ave A,
Kenosha, WI 53140
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It's going to be an all-day affair, celebrating independent bookstores. I'll announce details soon!
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BOOKSTORE SIGNING​
7 pm, May 8, 2026
12330 James St
Holland, MI 49424
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We're going to do a fun event with Prohibition-era cocktails to celebrate the release of A CUTE LITTLE MURDER! And it will coincide with Holland's famous Tulip Time Festival, which is the best time to visit!
Click here for more information.
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BOOKSTORE SIGNING
1-3 pm, May 23, 2026
1760 44th St SW, Suite 6
Wyoming MI 49519
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Come visit me at a store celebrating Wine and Romance! Click here for more information.
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BIG OHIO BOOK CON
June 5-7, 2026
735 Lafayette Road
Medina, OH 44256
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I'll be moderating a panel called "Spells & Small Towns: The Ultimate Cozy Fiction Panel" at 10 am, on June 6 on the Main Stage at Williams on the Lake. " We'll discuss intimate settings, magical whimsy and the need for comfort in fiction. This panel features Sarah Beth Durst, author of THE SPELLSHOP, and Erin Sterling, author of THE EX HEX, plus Ashley Poston and Breanne Randall! We will be signing books after the discussion!
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Click here for more information.
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FANS OF FICTION FEST
12-5 pm, Oct. 17, 2026
3195 28th St. SE Suite B116
Grand Rapids, MI 49512​
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Join us for the second-ever gathering of dozens of Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy, Mystery, Horror, Young adult, and Children's authors at the largest Barnes & Noble location in Michigan. We'll enjoy raffles, cosplay, book signings, and so much reader-friendly fun!
Click here for more information.