events

upcoming

Unless otherwise stated, all events are free and open to all!

Saturday, April 20, 2024
Geek Flea
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington
663 Kearny Ave Kearny, NJ

May 4, 2024
Montclair Literary Festival
3:00-5:00 PM
Local authors’ tables
First Congregational Church
40 S Fullerton Ave Montclair, NJ

AVAILABLE PRESENTATIONS

I’m available to present the following programs for libraries, community organizations, and more. All talks can be adapted to fit your audience’s needs. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out! In some cases, my fees can be flexible. I’m happy to send references and sample materials upon request. Longer program descriptions with my bio and images available for download here. To inquire or book, email me.

You Are Here:
a new jersey travel Guide

No matter where you live in New Jersey, you’re likely around the corner from an interesting museum, historic site, or park. This program utilizes original photography and compelling fun facts to introduce you to cool places around the state. Whether you’re new to New Jersey or have lived here all your life, you’ll be inspired to visit the places highlighted (you’re also welcome to just enjoy this tour from your couch!). The map for this presentation can be found here.

demystifying the BOOK PROPOSAL

Do you have an idea for a non-fiction book? The first step towards publication is to put together a book proposal. I answer common questions non-fiction writers have about the daunting process using what I learned while crafting my book's proposal, which I sold to a publisher in 2020. I share samples of my proposal, helpful books and resources, and practical tasks to get started. Participants will leave with a greater understanding—and less fear!—of what a book proposal is and how to craft one that will sell.

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Libraries
Cape May County Library, Fair Lawn Library, Franklin Twp Public Library, Middletown Public Library, Monmouth County Library, Nutley Public Library, Princeton Public Library, the New Jersey State Library, Somerset County Library, Union Public Library, Verona Public Library, Warren County Library, East Brunswick Public Library

Bookstores
Asbury Book Cooperative, East Side Mags, Inkwood Books, Menlo Park Barnes & Noble, Thunder Road Books, Watchung Booksellers

Other
APEM Creamery, Collingswood Book Festival, The Corner, The Crawford House, Just Jersey, Mile Square Theatre, Rutgers Day 2022, Passaic County Book Festival, Drawing Rooms

Teaching
Project Write Now, Blue Stoop

Find previous Jersey Collective events here.