September 2026: Releasing Phases of the Wayward Moon by Tracey Ludvik

Saturday, September 26: Poetry Reading and Book Launch for Phases of the Wayward Moon by Tracey Ludkik at Uncorked Book Lounge in Two Rivers, Wis. (4-6 p.m.)

Friday, September 25–Sunday, September 27: Emilie Lindemann, author of Ghost(ed) Woman & the Electric Purple Pants, leading a workshop and doing a group poetry reading at UntitledTown Book and Author Festival in Green Bay, WI (time of her appearance TBA)

Sunday, September 20: Drawing lesson for children with Brittni Nelson, author and illustrator of The House on Hemlock Hill, at The Nook in Manitowoc, WI (10 a.m.)Saturday, August 29: Family-friendly book reading and children’s art activity with Brittni Nelson, author and illustrator of The House on Hemlock Hill, at Author Apothecary & Bookstore and Bookstore in Oshkosh, WI (11 a.m.–12 p.m.)*

Saturday, September 12: The House on Hemlock Hill book sale at The Crafty Apple, Chilton, Wis. (9 a.m.–2 p.m.)

Saturday, August 22: Julie A. Jacob, author of Bicentennial Eve: A Wisconsin Novella, appearing for a book signing at Nerdy Word Books in Union Grove, WI (time TBD)

Thursday, August 13: Family-friendly book reading and children’s art activity with Brittni Nelson, author and illustrator of The House on Hemlock Hill, at the Little Chute Public Library in Little Chute, WI (10:30–11:30 a.m.)

Tuesday, August 11: Author Raquel Durden appearing at the Department of Veterans Service National Conference in Savannah, GA (8 a.m.–5 p.m.)

• Raquel Duden was invited by Georgia Department of Veterans Service Commissioner Dr. (USAF retired Colonel) Patricia Ross to weave wellness practices into conference breaks for enhanced well-being.

Sunday, August 9: Chicago launch party for The House on Hemlock Hill by Brittni Nelson at Black & Caspian in Chicago, IL (4:30–6:30 p.m.)

Sunday, August 9: Drawing lesson with Brittni Nelson, author and illustrator of The House on Hemlock Hill, at The Book Loft in Oak Park, IL (2–3 p.m.)

• Learn how to draw illustrations from The House on Hemlock Hill, taught by author and illustrator Brittni Nelson. The event is geared for ages 8-12, but all ages are welcome. Options for different levels of drawing abilities will be provided. All drawing materials will be provided.

Friday, August 7: Chilton Library rural outreach event for The House on Hemlock Hill by Brittni Nelson (11 a.m.). Note: This event is tailored to a Spanish-speaking audience.

Wednesday, August 5: Family-friendly book launch for The House on Hemlock Hill by Brittni Nelson at Chilton Library in Chilton, WI (4–6 p.m.)

Saturday, August 1: Visit author Lisa Lehmann at the Bound to Happen Books‘ fifth-anniversary block party in Stevens Point, WI (10 a.m.—4 p.m.)

• Lisa will be signing copies of RADIO STARR and selling original artwork.

Thursday, July 30: Teachers’-night-out book launch party for The House on Hemlock Hillby Brittni Nelson at Uncorked Book Lounge in Two Rivers, WI (6–8 p.m.)

Thursday, July 30: Releasing The House on Hemlock Hill by Brittni Nelson

Saturday, July 25: Meet-and-greet with author Julie A. Jacob at Verbosity Bookstore in Port Washington, WI (11 a.m.)

Saturday, July 11: Author reading by Julie A. Jacob at Vintage and Modern Books in Racine, WI (2 p.m.)

Thursday, July 9: Emilie Lindemann, author of Ghost(ed) Woman & the Electric Purple Pants, reading poetry at the Wisconsin Women’s Voices Poetry Reading at Mystery to Me Books in Madison, WI; livestream available at: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cu3K2NKm7/ (6 p.m.)

Saturday, June 27: Author reading by Julie A. Jacob at Arnett and Son Books in Racine, WI (readings at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.)

Monday, June 22: Author Raquel Durden appearing on the Design Your Joyful Retirement podcast (1–2 p.m.)

Friday, June 19: Author Julie A. Jacob appearing on the Made in Racine podcast

Friday, May 22: Meet-the-author event with Julie A. Jacob at WordHaven BookHouse in Sheboygan, WI (10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)*

Thursday, May 21: Book launch celebrations for Bicentennial Eve: A Wisconsin Novella

• 2–3 p.m.: Book signing and 1976 nostalgia presentation at the Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village in Manitowoc, WI

• 6–8 p.m.: Book signing and story slam with a Fourth of July theme at Uncorked Book Lounge in Two Rivers, WI

Thursday, May 7: Author Julie A. Jacob appearing on the After Further Review podcast*

Wednesday, May 13: Silent Reading Club, co-hosted by Fresh Water Press and Long Overdue Books, at Barrel Wine & Cheese in Chicago, IL (7–8:30 p.m.)

Thursday, May 7: Author Julie A. Jacob appearing on the After Further Review podcast*

Friday, May 1–Saturday, May 2: Fresh Water Press team attending Lakefly Writers’ Conference in Oshkosh, WI* 

Thursday, April 30: Author event with Lisa Lehmann at the Manitowoc Public Library in Manitowoc, WI (6-7 p.m.)

• Author Lisa Lehmann will share how the novel RADIO STARR came about, from research and writing to publication. See a cool collection of vintage radios on display. The novel is set in 1980s Wisconsin and takes readers to small-town radio stations.

Saturday, April 11, 2026: Meet the author of RADIO STARR, Lisa Lehmann, at Retro Eighth Coffee in Manitowoc, WI (1:30–3:30 p.m.)

• Step into the studio and experience the journey of Eva LaVette—an aspiring broadcaster in the 1980s—as she navigates the challenges of the radio industry. Stop by, grab a latte, and chat with the author. Retro Eighth serves organic coffee, smoothies, açaí bowls, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, treats, and coffee flights.

Thursday, April 9, 2026: Open mic at The Nook in Manitowoc, WI (6–8 p.m.)