Events

Karen smiling next to a display rack holding all of her books. She is wearing a sequined cap, striped sweater, and red pants.

While writing is usually a solitary, indoor sport, I occasionally get my author face out in public! Here is a listing of upcoming events where you will find me.

(For recordings of past online events, please see Readings and Interviews.)

2026 Events:

APRIL

Norwescon 48
Thursday, April 2 — Sunday, April 5
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
18740 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98188
I am an attending professional at Norwescon, the Pacific Northwest’s premiere fantasy and science fiction convention. My schedule so far:

The Ultimate Superpower for Your Main Character: Giving Them Agency
Thursday, April 2 7:00pm – 8:00pm @ Cascade 9

Teen & Tween: Author Reading
Friday, April 3 10:30-11:00am @ Cascade 5

Single Pattern Contest Show & Share
Friday, April 3 12:00 – 1:00pm @ Tower Lounge

Teen & Tween: Sewing Machine Basics
Friday, April 3 5:00pm – 7:00pm @ Cascade 5

Autograph Session
Saturday, April 4 11:00am – 12:00pm @ Dealer’s Room

Reading
Saturday, April 4 12:30pm – 1:00pm @ Cascade 3

I will read an excerpt from one of the first three books of the Tales from Deep River fantasy series.

Subgenres of YA: Dystopian, Romantasy, and More!
Saturday, April 4 3:00pm – 4:00pm @ Cascade 9

What Would you really do with superpowers?
Saturday, April 4 4:00pm – 5:00pm @ Cascade 6

MAY

Bickleton Author Event
Saturday, May 9 1–3:00 pm
Market Street Cafe
Bickleton, WA
I am joining other authors with a connection to my hometown of Bickleton to offer signed copies of our books.

University District Street Fair
Saturday, May 16 11 am–7 pm
Sunday, May 17 2:30 pm–6 pm
I will be in the Author Event Network booth, offering signed copies of all my books.