THE EXPLORER'S CODE Virtual Events, or, What I'm Up To

This is a busy time for me.

Not only do I have a young baby now (who is getting so big and is always so adorable!) but I also released a book recently. That means launches and signings.

And, during this time of COVID, those events are virtual.

So, here's a list of everything that I'm doing during the next month or so.

1. SCBWI BookStop - Oct. 6-Nov. 30

The Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators has a yearly event online where authors of books that have come out recently can make pages to promote their books. It's called "BookStop" and it runs from October 6 through November 30.

It's a great way to browse new books for children before the holidays, especially if you're a teacher or librarian.

Anyway, I made a page. You can check out the page for The Explorer's Code here, and I highly recommend looking at the other pages as well. Like I said, it's a great way to browse new books.

2. Virtual Signing at The Book Garden - Oct. 28

Next week, October 28 at 7 pm Mountain time, I will be joining The Book Garden in Bountiful, UT, for a virtual signing for The Explorer's Code. 

 

This works in the following way: customers buy a copy of The Explorer's Code from The Book Garden's website and, when they do, they'll get a link to a Zoom meeting with me. I'll begin the meeting by talking about the book, but after that part, customers will get one-on-one time with me to talk, ask questions, and tell me how to inscribe their copy.

More information on the event can be found at The Book Garden's Facebook page.

3. Virtual Launch Event with The King's English Bookshop - Oct. 30

This next event is also coming up soon. It's next week, October 30 at 6 pm Mountain Time. This one is a virtual launch with The King's English Bookshop.

This event is free to attend, aka, book purchases are not required. However, they are encouraged! I will speak about the book and do a reading from it, followed by a Q&A. After the event, customers who purchased a copy of The Explorer's Code from The King's English will get an autographed copy sent to them.

You can find out more from The King's English's website, their Facebook page, and from Crowdcast.

4. Online Author Extravaganza at The King's English - Nov. 14

This is another event with the King's English, but I'm not alone in it! This event is an all-day virtual conference where many different writers will discuss topics on panels, and where there will be giveaways and other activities.

Find out more at the event page. The Extravaganza will have some amazing authors, and I'll also be there, on a panel from 10-11 am Mountain Time about getting inspiration during COVID.

5. Virtual Event with the Provo Library - Nov. 19

Right before Thanksgiving, I'm doing a virtual event with the Provo City Library. It will be November 19 at 7 pm Mountain Time, and held through Zoom.

Like many of these events, this one will feature me speaking about and reading from The Explorer's Code and a Q&A. Books will be available to purchase. I'll tell you more as we get closer, but you'll be able to find details about my event as well as other author events at the Provo Library AuthorLink page.

Like I said, I'm going to be busy, but with all good things! I'm glad I'm able to do these events, and the nice things about virtual events are that 1) I can easily do them with a little baby and 2) anyone can attend! So I hope to see you at at least one of these!

It's going to be fun!