Upcoming Events
Find out where to meet me, or find my books at events across the Pacific Northwest!
Friends of the Lebanon Public Library Local Author Fair
The Friends of the Library's Second Annual Oregon Author Fair features 40+ authors and 12 speakers! Buy books and merch; attend workshops, readings, and talks; connect with writers and readers; and celebrate the literary talent in Oregon! A wide variety of genres represented including children's and YA, historical fiction, romance, mystery/thriller, sci-fi and fantasy, memoir, Oregon history, and more! Something for everyone. Support teen programs at the library with tasty baked goods and snacks from the TAG Bake Sale and get lunch at local food truck, 3 Potato More. Free admission. Please bring cash; some authors and the bake sale do not accept card payments.
FalCon25
FalCon is hosted by the Liberty High School Strategy Games Club as a fundraiser for the club.
Words & Wine Book Fair Hosted by Hip Chicks Do Wine
Join us on Saturday March 15th 12pm - 5pm for a Book Fair Pop Up!
Meet local Authors and have the chance to purchase books right on site! Get a flight or a glass of wine paired specially with your favorite genre of books!
Food and Wine available for purchase. Free admission to the Book Fair Pop Up.
Spring into Reading
First annual author fair featuring local independent authors. Free admission. Free raffle. Free refreshments.
Beaver State Comic Con
Beaver State Comic Con is a pop culture and comic convention in the Bend, Oregon area.
Celebration of all things pop culture from comics and anime to movies and TV, and beyond! Featuring celebrity guests, artists, vendors, comics, toys, collectibles, games, cosplay, and more.
Portland Pride
My books will be at the Portland Pride! Be sure to stop by the blue and orange NIWA booth.
C3 GameCon
Now an all-weekend event! Get ready for two days of gaming fun! Join us for C3 GameCon on February 15-16, 2025. There will be cosplay contests, live tabletop RPGs, local vendors, fanart displays, and much more. Whether you're a gaming fan or just looking for a fun weekend, this event is for everyone! General admission is open to all ages, but attendees under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ai Kirai Fest hosted by Umi Events
An exciting new Valentine's Day themed anime/geeky event!
Located at Tamarack Elementary School in Hillsboro, OR.
Admission is free!
Here are some things to look forward to:
* Cosplay Contest
* Lip-Sync Contest
* Anime Bingo
* Artist Alley & Vendors
* Food and Drinks
Orcacon
We are a cozy inclusive tabletop games convention with a focus in diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We highlight marginalized voices in tabletop games, including people of color, the LGBTQ+ community & people with disabilities. We strive to create a welcome and inclusive environment for new and seasoned players. Join us for a weekend of your favorite board games, card games, role playing games, miniatures games, and more!
Oregon Historical Society Holiday Cheer
55th Annual Celebration of Oregon Authors
Join us on Sunday, December 8, 2024, as we kick off the holiday season with our annual celebration of Oregon’s literary talents. Chat with local authors and make a dent in your holiday shopping by picking up the perfect, personally signed book for every reader on your list. Get into the spirit of the season while you sip on hot cocoa, listen to holiday tunes from The Dickens Carolers, and enjoy being a part of this festive community tradition at the Oregon Historical Society!
Due to the date of the Thanksgiving holiday, please note that Holiday Cheer will take place on the second Sunday in December!
Meri Kuri Christmas Market hosted by UmiEventsPNW
Meri Kuri Market is a free Christmas market in Hillsboro, OR. We will have 30+ artists from the pnw selling their wares. For your enjoyment there will also be live music by @underthedt and a photobooth run by @mahouphotopnw to take photos of your cosplay. Cosplayer @faeliae will be there at our photobooth as Holiday Miku to take pictures with! There will be so much fun to be had at the market and we hope to see you there~
Donations are highly encouraged, all donations gathered from Meri Kuri will be donated to @mealsonus.pdx
Words & Wine Book Fair Hosted by Hip Chicks Do Wine
Join us on Saturday November 30th 12pm - 5pm for a Book Fair Pop Up!
Meet local Authors and have the chance to purchase books right on site! Get a flight or a glass of wine paired specially with your favorite genre of books!
Food and Wine available for purchase. Free admission to the Book Fair Pop Up.
Geek the Halls 2024
Find us at Geek the Halls this year! Geek the Halls is the original Portland nerdy craft fair, created in 2010.
60 amazing crafter artists to find the perfect gift for the nerds in your life (or yourself).
Come support local artists for Small Business Saturday & Sunday! FREE Admission!
Written in the Northwest Book Fair
I’ll be at the first Written in the Northwest Book Fair in Lynnwood, WA!
NIWA Indie Book Fair
Save the date!
Join us on October 5th, 2024 for the 1st NIWA Indie Book Fair!
Meet local indie authors, and pick up some great books. Stay tuned for participating authors and ways to support NIWA and the book fair.
Saturday, October 5th 2024
10am - 4pm
Hidden Creek Community Center
5100 NE Hidden Creek Dr,
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Free Admission & Free Parking
https://www.niwawriters.com/niwa-indie-book-fair
Market for the Strange: Legends & Lore
I’ll be at Market for the Strange: Legends and Lore at the Lane Events Center in Eugene!
Oregon City Pride
I'll be at Oregon City Pride at Clackamas Community College on Saturday, September 7th!
Market for the Strange: Neptune’s Bounty
I’ll be at Market for the Strange: Neptune's Bounty at the Holiday Inn in Salem!
Queer Windows: Volume 2 Summer Pre-Release Event
Summer isn't over and Queer Windows: Volume 2 Summer is here!
Join us at Spoke & Word Books for the pre-release of the next volume of Queer Windows. With four new, fantastical queer love stories, the second volume in the Queer Windows series brings you short stories led by queer characters from across the spectrum.
Be one of the first to get your hands on this collection, meet the author, and hear a reading from one of the short stories.
2pm-4pm
Reading at 2pm
Be sure to check out the other awesome activities happening at Spoke & Word Books for Bookstore Romance Day!
Washougal Festival of Arts
My books will be at the NIWA booth at the Washougal Festival of Arts!
Wizarding Weekend
I’ll be at Wizarding Weekend, presented by McMenamins and PDXpelliarmus! Find my magical bookshop in Hogsmeade.
And remember, Wizards for Trans Rights!
Portland Pride
My books will be at the Portland Pride! Be sure to stop by the blue and orange NIWA booth.
Sherwood Robinhood Festival
My books will be at the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival. Be sure to stop by the blue and orange NIWA booth.
Ye Olde Renn Faire at Wonderwood Springs
I’ll be at Wonderwood’s Ye Olde Renn Faire Saturday, July 6th from 10am-4pm!
Pride Beaverton
I’ll be at Pride Beaverton this year with the Northwest Independent Writer’s Association booth!
Sunday June 30th, 11am-5pm
Oak Grove Festival
I’ll be at the Oak Grove Festival on June 29th with the NIWA booth! I’ll have copies of Queer Windows & the Chronicle Diaries.
NIWA Workshop
I’ll be presenting at the NIWA Workshop on Sunday, 23rd alongside fellow author, Ann Ornie!
Summer Story Fest
I’ll be at Summer Story Fest, Saturday June 22nd, from 12pm-5pm! Come by Outlet PDX to meet local authors, zinesters, and artists!
Geek Craft Expo PDX
Find my books at the NIWA booth at Geek Craft Expo. I’ll also be staffing!