I am always happy to engage with my readers. If you’d like me to speak at your school, library, or organization, please contact me here (contact). Below is a list of upcoming events:
(2025)
IOWA/MINNESOTA/SOUTH DAKOTA/NEVADA/WISCONSIN:
— Thurs-Sat, June 26-28, Historical Novel Society of North American, Caesars, Las Vegas, NV
— Thurs., May 15, 6:30 pm (author talk), “Meet The Author: Betty Brandt Passick,” RAAC / Rosemount Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN
— Sat., May 3, 10-4 (booksigning), Waverly Art Crawl, Kohlmann Park, 101 1st St. NW, Waverly, IA
— Mon, Apr. 21, 7 pm (in conversation), MN Mystery Night, “Authors Frank Weber, a forensic psychologist, in conversation with Betty Brandt Passick, a historical crime junky, on writing about death and dying,” Lucky’s 13 Pub, 1352 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota Heights, MN
— Sat., Apr. 17, 6:30 pm (reading w/2 other authors), Nakomis Library, 5100 34th Avenue S, Mpls, MN
— Sat., Apr. 12, 10-2 pm, (booksigning) Mystery and Crime Book Fair, St. Michael City Hall Council Chamber, 1800 Town Center Dr, St. Michael, MN
— Wed, Apr. 9, 2 pm (author talk), “Gangster in our Midst: The Untold Story,” Parkview Assisted Living, 114 Forest St., Fairbank, IA
— Tues, Apr. 8, 6-7:30 pm (workshop), “Writing a Crime Novel,” Jesup Public Library, 721 6th St., Jesup, IA
— Tues, Apr. 8, 10:30-noon (workshop), “Writing a Crime Novel,” Denver Public Library (65th anniversary), 100 Washington St., Denver, IA
— Mon., Apr. 1, 6:30 pm, “Author Spotlight,” Twin Sisters in Crime, St. Peder’s Lutheran Church, 4600 E 42nd St., Mpls, MN
— Mar. 26, 8 am (9 am Eastern), Dragon’s Den PODCAST w/Glenda Dawson, “Why I chose to write crime novels” (LINK)
— (TO BE RESCHEDULED) Tues., Mar. 25, 1 pm (11 am California time), International Talk Show: Briggs on Books w/Mike Briggs, “Gangster(s) in Our Midst, The Untold Story”
— Sat., Mar 22, 12-6 (Booksigning), 1st Annual Literary Libations—a Local Festival of Authors, Lift Bridge Brewing, 1900 Tower Drive W., Stillwater, MN
— CANCELLED Sat., Mar 15, 10-3 (Booksigning), Perfectly Mayer Craft & Gift Market, Mayer Lutheran High School, 305 5th St NE, Mayer, MN
— Wed., Mar 7, 3 sessions (Author Talk), “Prohibition/Al Capone/Booze-running,” Mr. Davie’s Social Studies Classes (3), Wapsie Valley Community School District, Fairbank, IA
Magazine: Reader’s House Magazine, “Acclaimed Author Betty Brandt Passick Featured in R, Winner of Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence” (link), Feb. 21, 2025
Newspaper: Oelwein Daily Register, “Annual Wapsie Writing Contest,” Jan. 2, 2025 (link)
Magazine: Uncaged Book Reviews, Jan/Feb 2025, “Author Spotlight – Betty Brandt Passick,” Jan/Feb, 2025 (link)
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