I am grateful for invitations to speak about my historical crime fiction novels or memoirs. Below are scheduled (& pending) Author Events, Writing Workshops, Festivals, Conferences, and Book Fairs.
(2025)
IOWA/MINNESOTA/SOUTH DAKOTA/TENNESEE/WISCONSIN:
— May 15, 6:30 pm, “Meet The Author: Betty Brandt Passick,” RAAC / Rosemount Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN
(2024)
— Sat., Nov. 2, 9-3, Booksigning: “Holiday Open House,” Barn Happy, 11310 Univ. Ave., Cedar Falls, IA
— (pending) November, Writing Workshop: “Where does one begin to write — a journal, a story, a book?” (4-week writing course), Vogel Library, Wartburg College, 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly, 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
— (pending) Oct 5, 10-4, Booksigning: Deep Valley Book Festival, Mankato, MN
— Aug. 28-Sept. 1, Bouchercon Nashville 2024, Gaylord Opryland Resort, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN
— (pending) Thurs-Sun, Jul 31-Aug 4, Booksigning: Clayton County Fair, Commercial Hall, 26143 Ivory Rd, Garnavillo, IA
— (pending) Fri-Sun, July 8-14, Booksigning: Delaware County Fair, 200 East Acers St., Manchester, IA
— (pending) Fri-Sun, July 19-21, Booksigning: Buchanan County Fair, 204 12th St. NE, Independence, IA
— Sat., June 22, 9-3, Booksigning: Dorset Books & Candy Shack Festival, 20471 State 226, Dorset, MN
— 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
— Tues., May 7, 11:15 am, 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, Mother’s Day 2024: “The Life of Mrs. Dr. Alexander Wiltse”, Delhi Public Library, 311 Franklin St., Delhi, IA, RSVP 563-922-2037
— Mon., May 6, 2 pm, 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, 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, Thursday, Feb. 9, 8:10 am, Fairbank Native and Author Hosting Wapsie Writing Contest – Mix 94.7 KMCH
— 2nd Annual Wapsie Writing Contest, deadline March 15, 2024
(2023)
(NOTE: Much of the 1st half of 2023 was dedicated to international travel/research.)
— 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 (rescheduled from July 13), 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, 2023 (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, 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, 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 (5 pm EST), 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 from Gangster in Our Midst (nightly, 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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