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 (contact). Below is a list of upcoming events:
(2025)
IOWA/MINNESOTA/SOUTH DAKOTA/TENNESEE/WISCONSIN:
— (pending) Sat., June 14 (Booksigning), 8th Annual Wild Deadwood Reads Book Fair, Lodge at Deadwood, Deadwood, SD
— Thurs., May 15, 6:30 pm (Author talk), “Meet The Author: Betty Brandt Passick,” RAAC / Rosemount Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN
— (pending) Sat., Apr. 26, 11-1 (Booksigning),“Meet & Greet Author Fair,” Jesup Public Library, 721 6th St., Jesup, IA
— Mon., Apr. 25, 7 pm (rescheduled from Oct. 21), MN Mystery Writers (recorded for later radio broadcast),“ Authors Frank Weber and Betty Brandt Passick in conversation—a forensic psychologist and a historical crime junky, “Anticipation, Mystery and Hope,” Lucky’s 13 Pub, 1352 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota, MN
— (pending) Sat., April 19, 10-3 (Booksigning), Mystery and Crime Book Fair, St. Michael City Hall, 1800 Town Center Dr, St., Michaels, MN (Press & News, “St. Michael Event Hosts 35 Crime/Thriller Authors,” link)
— (pending) Apr. 8-12, Time (Author talk), Denver Library—65th Anniversary Celebration,” 100 Washington St., Denver, IA
— (pending) Sat., Mar. 16, 9-4:30 (Booksigning), 9th Annual Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair, Rosemount Steeples Ctr, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN
(2024)
— Sat., Dec. 7, 1-4 pm (Booksigning), “Holiday Spirits Bazaar,” 10,000 Drops Distillery, 28 4th St., NE,
Faribault, MN
— Sat.-Sun, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 10am – 6pm/10am – 4pm (Booksigning), GSR Fine Arts Festival, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato Civic Cente, Mankato, IA
— Sat., Nov. 9, 9-5 (Booksigning), Sterling Lord Writers and Readers Festival, Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St, Burlington, IA
— TO BE RESCHEDULED (Thurs., Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:30-11:30 am (Writing Workshop), Course Title: “Where does one begin to write— a journal, a story, a book?” Heritage Room, Saemann Student Ctr., Wartburg College, IA
— Wed, Oct. 30, 1 pm (Author Talk), “The Life of Mrs. Dr. Alexander Wiltse,” Magnet 55+ & MPS Adult Community ed 55+, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Ave., Mpls., MN (in partnership with Minneapolis Central Library)
— Sat, Oct. 26, 2024, 9-3, Dunkerton Fall Market, Dunkerton Community School, 509 S. Canfield St., Dunkerton, IA
— Thurs, Oct. 24, 6-7:30 pm (Author Talk), “BOOZE & BOOKS,” Black Rooster Bistro, sponsored by Chapter 2 Books, 516 2nd St.- lower level, Hudson, WI (*A gangster theme cocktail carefully created to honor the theme. A non-alcoholic option is available as well. Tickets (not required): online or 715-808-0560, $12)
Magazine: Readers House, London’s Literary Gateway, “A Journey Through Time and Storytelling – Betty Brandt Passick,” Oct. 18, 2024 (link)
— Tues, Oct. 8, 6:30 pm, 2024 (author talk), “Wild Bill Hickok and the Deadwood, SD gold rush (vs the Iowa gold rushes),” Denver Public Library, IA
— Sat, Oct. 5, 4-6 pm, “2024 Gangster Tour — Fairbank, IA,” Cool Art & Books, 202 East Main St. (Press Release-GangsterTour – IA, 2024)
— Sat., Sept. 21, 10-4 (Booksigning), The Country Faire, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trl., Rosemount, MN
— Aug. 28-Sept. 1 (Booksigning / Panel Member: “ONCE UPON A TIME: Books that Influenced Decision to Become a Storyteller,” Sun., Sept. 1, 8 am), Bouchercon Nashville 2024, Gaylord Opryland Resort, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN
— Wed., Aug. 14, 11:15 am (Author Talk), “Gangster in our Midst: The Untold Story”, Apple Valley Senior & Event Center, 14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN
— Fri-Sun., July 19-21, 10-3 (Booksigning), Buchanan County Fair, Independence, IA
Newspaper: Black Hill Pioneer, “Stories set in SD shine in ‘Taking a Chance in Deadwood anthology,” July 28, 2024 Link
— Thurs-Sat., June 13-15 Booksigning & Moderator/Panel Discussion, “Tools of the Trade: Researching Historical Mysteries,” Seventh Annual Wild Deadwood Reads Book Fair, Lodge at Deadwood, Deadwood, SD
— Thurs., May 16, 6:30 pm (Author Talk), “Gangster(s) in Our Midst: The Untold Story,” Muir Public Library, 36 Main St N, Winnebago, MN
— Thurs., May 16, 4 pm (Author Talk), “Gangster(s) in Our Midst: The Untold Story,” Wells Public Library, 54 1st St SW, Wells, MN
— 2nd Annual Wapsie Writing Contest, winners announced: Press Release – Newspapers May 22, 2024
— Tues., May 7, 11:15 am (Author Talk), Mother’s Day 2024: “The Life of Mrs. Dr. Alexander Wiltse”, Strawberry Point Public Library, 401 Commercial, Strawberry Point, IA, RSVP 563-933-4340
— Mon., May 6th, 7 pm (Author Talk), Mother’s Day 2024: “The Life of Mrs. Dr. Alexander Wiltse”, Delhi Public Library, 311 Franklin St., Delhi, IA, RSVP 563-922-2037
— (CANCELLED) Mon., May 6, 2 pm (Author Talk), Mother’s Day 2024: “The Life of Mrs. Dr. Alexander Wiltse”, Fairbank Public Library, 212 E Main St. Fairbank, IA, RSVP 319-635-2487
— Sat., May 4, 11-2 9 (Booksigning), The Cobb Mercantile, 212 Main St., Cedar Falls, IA
— Sun., April 21, 2 pm (Author Talk), “Gangster(s) in Our Midst: The Untold Story,” English Valleys History Center, 108 N Main St., North English, IA (The News-Review, “Author Talks About Gangster Who Retired to a Small Town ,” by Casey Jarmes, link)
— Sat., April 20, 10-3 (Booksigning), Mystery and Crime Book Fair, St. Michael City Hall, 1800 Town Center Dr, St., Michaels, MN (Press & News, “St. Michael Event Hosts 35 Crime/Thriller Authors,” link)
— Thurs., April 18, 5:30 pm (Author Talk) “Gangster(s) in Our Midst: The Untold Story,” Muscatine Art Center, 1314 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine, IA (Muscatine Chamber of Commerce, “Author Talk–Betty Brandt Passick,” (link)
— Sat., March 16-9-4:30 (Booksigning), 8th Annual Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair, Rosemount Steeples Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN link
— Radio: Janelle Tucker, Mix 94.7 KMCH Eastern Iowa (Interview), Thursday, Feb. 9, 8:10 am, Fairbank Native and Author Hosting Wapsie Writing Contest – Mix 94.7 KMCH
(2023)
— Sat., Nov. 25-26 (10–6/10– 4) (Booksigning), GSR Fine Arts Festival, Mankato Civic Cente, Mankato, MN
— Sat., Nov. 9, 1:30 pm (Author Talk), “Gangster(s) in Our Midst: The Untold Story,” Harbors Sr. Living, Fridley, MN
— Sat., Nov. 4, 9-3 (Booksigning), “Holiday Open House,” Barn Happy, 11310 Univ. Ave., Cedar Falls, IA
— Thursday, Nov. 2, 6 pm (Author Talk), “Gangster(s) in Our Midst: The Untold Story,” Readlyn Public Library, 309 Main St., Readlyn, IA link
— Sat., Oct. 7, 10-4 (Booksigning), Deep Valley Book Festival, Country Inn & Suites Conf. Center, 1900 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN link
Newspaper: Oelwein Daily Register, “The Magic of the Cornfield,” Sept. 20, 2023 Link
— Sat., Sept. 16, 10-4 (Booksigning), Rosemount Country Faire, Rosemount Steeples Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN
— Thurs, Sept 7, 5-8 pm (Booksigning) Downtown Thursdays, North Cedar Ave, Owatonna MN
— Sat., Aug. 26, 8-12 (Booksigning), Lake Elmo Farmers Market, 11030 Stillwater Blvd N, Lake Elmo, MN
— Sat, Aug. 12, 9‑3 (Booksigning), Northwoods Arts & Book Festival, 3rd St. and Lake Ave., Hackensack, MN
— Thurs-Sun, Aug. 4-6 pm (Booksigning), Clayton County Fair, Commercial Hall, 26143 Ivory Rd, Garnavillo, IA
— Thurs, Aug 3, 5-8 pm (Booksigning), Downtown Thursdays, North Cedar Ave, Owatonna MN
— Sat., July 29, 11:00-4:30 pm (Booksigning) Delhi Daze, Delhi Legion Hall, Delhi, IA
— Fri-Sun, July 14-16 (Booksigning), Delaware County Fair, 200 East Acers St., Manchester, IA
— Fri-Sun, July 7-9 (Booksigning), Buchanan County Fair, 204 12th St. NE, Independence, IA
— Thurs, July 6, 5-8 pm (Booksigning), Downtown Thursdays, North Cedar Ave, Owatonna, MN
— Tues., Apr. 25, 6:30 pm (Author Talk), “Gangster(s) in Our Midst: The Untold Story,” Denver Public Library, 100 Washington St., Denver, IA
— Tues., Apr. 25, 3:30 pm (Author Talk), “Gangster(s) in Our Midst: The Untold Story,” Bridges Senior Lifestyle Living, 214 Washington St., Waterloo, IA
— Sat., Mar. 25, 9-6 (Booksigning), DSM Book Festival (Sisters in Crime-IA table), Capital Square, Downtown Des Moines, IA
— Sat., Mar. 18, 10-4 (Booksigning), Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair, Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Tr., Rosemount, MN
— Thurs., Mar. 16, 4 pm CDT (Interview), “For the Love of Books Podcast” w/Emma Palova (link)
— Wed., Mar. 8, 5:30 pm (Keynote Speaker), Wapsie Valley High School Honor Society Induction, Readlyn, IA
— Feb. 3, 6-7 pm CST (Reading-Gangster in Our Midst), Feb. 1-28, Virtual Book Festival, in Support of Indie & Small Press Authors All Over The World, Diana@PagesPromotions.com
— 1st Annual Wapsie Writing Contest, deadline March 15, 2023
Oelwein Daily Register, February 22, 2023 Link
Newspaper: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, January 10, 2023 Link
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