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New!
We are (h-hm) thrilled to announce THE STEPS!
(Think: Stepmother, sister, brother, cousin. Throw in wicked. With a side of chess!)

Appropriate for ages 12 and up.
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And releasing Oct. 6, 2026

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A dual POV romantasy dedicated to fans of FLIPPED
Can a ghost and a girl get their happily-ever-after?
Find out in this sweet teen romance.
PRE-ORDER LINKS HERE


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2026 PUBLIC EVENTS

CALIFORNIA
Thursday & Friday, January 29 & 30 
Santa Barbara County Author-Go-Round
Abel Maldonado Community Center
Santa Maria, CA
Registration required


UTAH
Wednesday, February 25, 5:00pm
The Book Bungalow
Held at the St. George Chamber of Commerce
136 North 100 E, Suite 6
St. George, UT


Friday-Saturday, February 27-28
StoryCon 2026
Salt Palace Convention Center
100 S W Temple St,
Salt Lake City, UT  84101

NEVADA
Sunday, March 1st @ 4:00pm
Barnes & Noble, Crossroads Commons 
8915 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV


ILLINOIS
Tuesday, March 24 @ 6:00pm
Anderson's Bookshop
Ticketed Event

 5112 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL


CALIFORNIA
Sunday, April 19th 
Keynote Speaker
Sacramento Book Festival--10:00am-5:00pm

6151 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95819


Thursday.-Saturday. October 13-17
Humboldt County Children's Author Festival
Eureka, CA 95502
 
More 2026 events listed soon--check back for updates!

  • Home
  • About / Press Kit
  • All Books
    • Picture Books
    • Sammy Keyes Mystery Series
    • Early Middle Grade
    • Stand Alone Novels, MG & YA
  • Movies & More
  • School Visits / Appearances
    • School Visits
    • Corporate / Conferences
  • Contact