September Events

Readings/Discussions in Bethesda (Washington DC Area) and Crozet, VA

I’m pleased to announce that I have two events coming up next week and I’d love to see you if you’re in the area.

The first is at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. In the 1990s, when I lived in Washington and was beginning to explore the craft of fiction writing, I participated in workshops there. I’ve been pleased to return several times over the years, including as an Emerging Writer Fellow ten years ago.

On this visit, I’ll be discussing my latest novel, The Last Bird of Paradise, and will be joined by my friend David Ebenbach, whose novel Possible Happiness, is just out. We’ll both have books for sale.

Tuesday, September 24, at 7 pm. The event is free. Registration is recommended.

I’m also excited to be appearing once again with poet Leona Sevick. Leona’s terrific new collection of poetry, Bamboo Wife, has just been published by Trio House Press. We’ll be reading from and discussing our recent books at Bluebird & Co. in Crozet, VA, on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 pm.

If you’re not familiar with Bluebird & Co., it’s a terrific shop in the heart of Crozet. Please come out to support this great addition to the community.

And while I’m on the subject of community, let me mention book clubs. I’ve been a member for 14 years of a book club I started in 2010. We’ve read more than 150 books together, and I look forward to our get-togethers and discussions every month.

I also love to meet with book clubs who are discussing one of my books, which I did recently. I love hearing what people loved about the book, which characters they liked or didn’t like, and what themes they found to be of particular interest. If your book club might be interested in discussing one of my titles, please let me know. I’d love to join you by Zoom or, if feasible, in person.

As always, information about my books can be found on my website.