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Upcoming Events

August 21, 2026

6:30 to 8:00 pm Central

  You and Your Memoir 

Beaverdale Books will host a conversation with me and Okoboji Writers’ and Songwriters’ Retreat founder Julie Gammack.

Sept 27-30, 2026

Okoboji Writer's and Songwriter's Retreat

 I'll be teaching workshops on memoir alongside 50 faculty members presenting in all genres. You'll come home inspired, with new friends and a host of new writing tips and tools.  

October 22, 2026
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Central

The Writer's Miracle Method Book Signing 

Join me at Beaverdale Books in Des Moines for conversation about my latest book and how it can help you overcome fears that stand in the way of the creative process. 

September 13,2026
10:30 am Central

Featured Speaker 

 Unity Center of Des Moines 

414-31st Street, Des Moines, IA

October 11,2026
7:00 - 8:00 pm Central

Story Summit Writers School Book and Film Club

The Writer’s Miracle Method 

A conversation about the book and how it came to be. 

October 13,2026

Launch Day for The Writer’s Miracle Method 

November 2-30,2026

8:00 - 8:30 am Central

The Writer’s Miracle Method 

Let’s do the daily practice together!

March 8-12, 2027

 Her Spirit Women's Writing Retreat 

Tucson, Arizona

Join us for a transformative retreat focused on craft and community.