EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 25, 2023 at 6PM EST: YA Suspense for Spring, hosted by Books of Wonder (VIRTUAL): Panel Event hosted via Crowdcast, with Sarah Beth Durst, Robbie Couch, and Marie Lu. 

April 26, 2023 at 7pm EST: Brookline Booksmith launches THE OTHER SIDE OF INFINITY, in conversation with Laura Taylor Namey and Allison L. Bitz

Please note this event is ticketed.

April 29, 2023 at 4pm EST, Barnes & NobleAuthor Signing! Join Joan at Barnes & Noble at Legacy Place in Dedham, MA to pick up a signed copy of The Other Side of Infinity.

May 2, 2023 at 4pm EST: Pelham Parkway – Van Nest Branch, Bronx, NY. In conversation with Allison L. Bitz for the launch of her debut novel, The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom

BOOKING INQUIRIES

With more than a decade of experience teaching creative writing in higher ed, developing creative writing curriculum and MFA/Master’s programs (as well as years of teaching dance to kids!), I am available to book as a visiting author. Example visits include presentations on creative writing, novel writing, and/or essay writing; development of specific elements, such as character or plot; discussions of personal elements of my novels, including but not limited to the importance of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Currently, I have some availability for in-person and virtual school, library, and conference visits. If you’d like to schedule an in-person or virtual author visit, please use my Contact Form

NOTE: Editing projects are by referral only.

SELECTED PAST EVENTS

Wednesday, September 22, 2021: Peloton Moms Book Club

Wednesday, September 15, 2021: So You Want to Publish a Book, Milton Public Library

Tuesday, August 24, 2021: Debut Novel Panel at The Writer’s Loft   

June 2, 2021: Writing Local with the Writer-in-Residence, Milton Public Library

May 18, 2021: Virtual Author Talk, Dover Town Library

May 15, 2021: Teen Book Festival

April 20, 2021 at 7pm EST: THE HALF-ORPHAN’S HANDBOOK Book Launch

February 21, 2021Panelist at WriteOnCon