Events

Penguin Random House Winter Book & Author Festival

Dec. 4, 2025

Register and attend the free and virtual PRH’s Winter Book & Author Festival. I will be there as a moderator of the morning keynote with Tayari Jones, who will discuss her forthcoming book, Kin. More of your favorite authors are participating in the event, too.

Atlanta Writers Conference, Fall 2025

Oct. 24 & Oct. 25, 2025

Register and attend the Atlanta Writers Club (AWC) Fall 2025 conference. It’s for writers who want to meet with literary agents and editors for manuscript critiques and pitches.

In Conversation with Author Katherine Scott Crawford

June 24, 2025

Head to the Duluth branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library system to watch my in-person conversation with Katherine Scott Crawford about her new book, THE MINIATURIST’S ASSISTANT. Then stay to buy her book and get it signed!

Library Journal Day of Dialog, Spring 2025

April 17, 2025

Register and attend the Library Journal’s Spring 2025 Day of Dialog, where I will moderate the afternoon keynote conversation with author Susan Orlean. The free event targets educators and librarians, but avid readers and writers will also benefit from hearing their favorite authors discuss their forthcoming books.

Atlanta Writers Conference, Fall 2024

Nov. 1 & Nov. 2, 2024

Register and attend the Atlanta Writers Club (AWC) Fall 2024 conference. It’s for writers who want to meet with literary agents and editors for manuscript critiques and pitches.

Book Festival of the MJCCA

Oct. 28 – Nov. 18, 2023

Attend one of the Southeast’s most highly regarded literary events. John Stamos and Henry Winkler are among this year’s booked authors.

Low-Residency MFA Program Open House

Tues., July 18, 2023

Wed., July 26, 2023

Calling all writers I know who’ve thought about earning an MFA. Here’s info about the program I graduated from and loved.

Find out about the low-residency programs at Spalding University where you can study fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, writing for children & young adults, or writing for TV, screen & stage.

Mention my name, and when accepted, you’ll receive a $2,000 alumni referral scholarship toward your first semester.

Atlanta Writers Club Monthly Meeting

Saturday, July 15, 2023, 12:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern

Duluth Branch Library

3180 Main Street

Duluth, GA 30096

AWC’s monthly meeting is held this time in Duluth, GA. Kim Conrey and Patrick Scullin discuss marketing for writers.

Poetic People Fighting Racism Presents
A Juneteenth Poetry Slam

Saturday, June 24, 2023, 9:00 p.m. Eastern

Live on the Fireside App

I’m delighted to produce Poetic People Fighting Racism’s inaugural Juneteenth poetry slam. Six contestants compete for prize money up to $100.

An Evening in Conversation with Author Heather Newton

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, 7:00 p.m.eastern

Manuel’s Tavern
602 North Highland Avenue, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30307

I’m delighted to be interviewing Heather Newton about her latest book. Buy the book, read it, and attend this author event, presented by A Cappella Books. This event will include a special presentation by the Center of Puppetry Arts. Free and open to the public.

SPALDING ALUMNI WRITING SPRINTS

Every Tuesday evening in 2022 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern

Spalding alumni are invited to join hour-long writing sprints held every Tuesday evening via Zoom. If interested, email me for more info.