Author Events

November 5 and 6:
Writers Mini-Retreat
If you’re local (I live in Chino, CA) you’re invited to my house for a writer’s mini-retreat! This hands-on workshop will be action-packed and lots of fun as we prepare to target the periodical of our dreams for the Periodical Challenge.

November 12, 2009
10:00 Pacific Standard Time

The Children’s Writers Coaching Club
Click on the link and register early to join this teleclass on learning the ABC’s of writing alphabet books and magazine articles. Join me live at 10:00 PST or download the recorded audiofile at a later date.

November 16, 17, and 18, 2009
Children’s Writer Retreat:
I’ll be sharing tips for the Institute of Children’s Literature from my new book about building a successful career based on my Triple Crown of Success: Use 3 different strategies to meet 3 different goals in order to get published frequently, earn income, and write for personal fulfillment. Stop on by, ask questions, and learn how to make your writer’s dreams come true!

April 10, 2010
LA Writer’s Day

I’ll be speaking on how to set up your very own Virtual Book Tour to help promote your book. More information to come.

May 1, 2010
Orange County Christian Writer’s Fellowship

Join us at the Spring Writer’s Day! I’ll be teaching two workshops. More information to come.

PAST EVENTS
September 24, 2009
The Children’s Writers Coaching Club

If you missed the live teleseminar about finding your voice as an author, you can download the audiofile to listen in at your own convenience!

August 7-10, 2009
SCBWI National Conference
in Los Angeles: I’ll be leading a Breakout Session on Writing for the Religious Market on Friday, August 7 from 11:45-12:45. I’ll be sharing strategies from my new book on using the Triple Crown of Success to write successfully for the Religious Market.

June 20, 2009
SCBWI Schmooze in Redlands

Let’s talk about Voice! From character development to pacing your plot, voice is what makes it all happen. I will be sharing tricks of the trade as well as practical exercises to help you get your voice to sing!
Place: Barnes & Noble in Redlands. Take Alabama offramp from the 10 freeway. Turn left on Alabama and go a couple of blocks. Turn right on Lugonia, which borders the mall. B & N is at the north end of mall.
Time: 10:00 to 12:00 or so, with lunch afterward in the mall

June 6, 2009
Little Bookworm: Storytime and Song

Jeff and I will be joining Little Bookworm to help celebrate their 20th Anniversary! Twenty years ago when Little Bookworm first started out, Jeff would help lead singing and I would tell stories and read books during Storytime on Saturday mornings. This June 6, on their special day, Jeff will be leading music once again and I’ll be reading some of my very own books for storytime at 1:00. Come on by and help us celebrate 20 years of Little Bookworm! The fun goes from 11:00-2:00. There will be clowns, magic, juggling, and 2 storytimes. Little Bookworm is at 11217 First Avenue in Whittier, CA. See you there!

March 21, 2009
Borders in Brea, CA

Author appearance and booksigning in celebration of Educator’s Event at Borders in Brea.

March 7, 2009
Barnes and Noble Bookseller in Montclair Mall, CA

Story time and booksigning in celebration of Read Across America at Barnes and Noble Bookseller in the Montclair Mall.

March 1, 2009
Chino Family Festival of Books
Author appearance, crafts, and booksigning at Chino Family Festival of Books at the Chino Fairgrounds in Chino, CA

October 3, 2009
SCBWI Editor’s Day at the Santa Ana Zoo: I’ll be a Spotlight Speaker for this fun day at the zoo. I’ll be sharing career-building strategies from my new book, Yes! You Can Learn How to Write Children’s Books, Get Them Published, and Build a Successful Writing Career Be sure to register early ’cause this event sells out fast.

October 13, 2009:
The Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club at 10:00 PST

Join me live on the phone at 10:00 PST for this teleclass about developing your character’s voice in both fiction and nonfiction. Or, you can download the audiofile to listen at your own schedule!

October 16, 2009
Book Bites for Kids
Come listen in on Blog Talk Radio as I chat with Suzanne Lieurance for the last day of my Virtual Book Tour! We’re celebrating the release of my newest book, Yes! You Can Learn How to Write Children’s Books, Get Them Published, and Build a Successful Writing Career. Join the fun and learn how you can take your writing career to the next level of success.

October 22, 2009:
The Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club at 10:00 PST

Join me live on the phone at 10:00 PST for this teleclass about writing for the Triple Crown of Success. Or, you can download the audiofile to listen at your own schedule!