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 & Noble: Author 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, 2021: Panelist at WriteOnCon