Upcoming Author Events
Presentations, Book Signings, Workshops... Oh, my.
I LOVE meeting readers and writers in the wild! Invite me to your next event.
I am available for author presentations, book signings, vendor fairs, book club discussions, and writing workshops at brick-and-mortar retailers, nonprofit service organizations, libraries, or a location near you.
Online opportunities are also welcome.
Let's connect!
2026 Calendar of Events
Careful, or you'll end up in my novel!
January 20, noon
Rotary Club of Port Clinton
Port Clinton, OH
Author Presentation
Writing the Lake Erie story
February 24, 2 pm
Sandusky Library
Sandusky, OH
Lake Erie provides the setting for writing stories of community, adventure, family tradition, and even romance. Writers will learn how to creatively doc
Careful, or you'll end up in my novel!
January 20, noon
Rotary Club of Port Clinton
Port Clinton, OH
Author Presentation
Writing the Lake Erie story
February 24, 2 pm
Sandusky Library
Sandusky, OH
Lake Erie provides the setting for writing stories of community, adventure, family tradition, and even romance. Writers will learn how to creatively document and structure lake stories for historical record or to pass on to the next generation.
Writing the Lake Erie story
February 26, 6 pm
Sandusky Library
Sandusky, OH
Lake Erie provides the setting for writing stories of community, adventure, family tradition, and even romance. Writers will learn how to creatively document and structure lake stories for historical record or to pass on to the next generation.
Internation Impact Book
Awards Ceremony
February 27
Phoenix, AZ
Books & Blossoms
March 20
Common Grounds, Medina
Third Coast Book Festival
March 21
Grand Haven, MI
Getting published in today's market
April 11, 3:30 pm
Sandusky Library
Sandusky, OH
Brenda discusses her winding writing path from journalist and public relations consultant to debut novelist (finally). Basics of traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and self-publishing.
Women's Fiction
Writers Association Retreat
April 23 - 26
Alexandria, VA
Ohioana Book Festival
CANCELLED - DATE TBD
Pittsburgh Book Festival
May 30
TBD
Big Ohio Book Con
June 6, 10 am - 6 pm
June 7, 9 am - 5 pm
Medina Convention Center
Medina, OH
Memories on the page:
personal essay writing workshop
June 9, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Coshocton Public Library
Coshocton, OH
Everyone has a story to tell. This interactive presentation explores writing slice-of-life moments in personal essay format. Discussion will cover essay structure, themes, and preparation for possible publication submission.
Women's Club Author Presentation
July 3, 1:30 pm
Lakeside Women's Club/Green Gables
Lakeside, OH
Columbus Book Fest
Orange Hat Publishing Tent
TBD
July 11-12
Columbus, OH
Coshocton Book Fest
July 25
Lake Park Dance Pavilion
Coshocton OH
Arts in the Park
August 1 – 2, Lakeview Park
Port Clinton, OH
Author booth shared with Author Richard Morgan and Artist Jeanne Morgan
Mid-Ohio Indie Author Book Expo
August 8, noon-4:30
Grove City, OH
Printers Row Lit Fest
TBD
September
Chicago, IL
Orange Hat Publishing Author Table
Lighthouse Festival
October 10
South Auditorium, Lakeside, OH
Booth with book signing.
Buckeye Book Fair
VOLUNTEER, TBD
Wooster, OH
Fair features authors born in, living in, and/or setting their book(s) in Ohio.
Holiday Market
December, TBD
Gideon Owen Restaurant
Catawba Island, OH
Holiday market booth with Millie Magoo’s & The Fine Print bookstore.
2025 Calendar of Events
2025 Calendar of Events
RELEASE DAY
May 30, 10 am – 4 pm
Millie Magoo’s & The Fine Print bookstore
Lakeside, OH
Huron Lake Front Market
June 7, 9 am - 3 pm
Park Street, Huron, OH
Author table, Huron Public Library
Memories on the Page:
personal essay writing workshop
June 17, 9 - 11 am
C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts
Lakeside, OH
Surrounded by Characters:
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RELEASE DAY
May 30, 10 am – 4 pm
Millie Magoo’s & The Fine Print bookstore
Lakeside, OH
Huron Lake Front Market
June 7, 9 am - 3 pm
Park Street, Huron, OH
Author table, Huron Public Library
Memories on the Page:
personal essay writing workshop
June 17, 9 - 11 am
C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts
Lakeside, OH
Surrounded by Characters:
character development workshop
June 18, 9 - 11 am
C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts
Lakeside, OH
Stages of Editing writing workshop
June 19, 9 - 11 am
C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts
Lakeside, OH
The Arts Garage Author Presentation & Book Signing
June 25, 6 - 7:30 pm
The Arts Garage (TAG), Port Clinton, OH
Meet & Greet/readings
Careful, or you'll end up in my novel:
a debut author's reflections
July 2, 3:30-4:30 pm
Orchestra Hall, Lakeside, OH
Presentation and book signing.
Lakeside Book Launch Party & Signing
July 10, 1 - 3 pm
Gazebo Bandstand, Lakeside, OH
It's a party!
Memories on the Page:
personal essay writing workshop
July 23, 9 - 11 am
C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts
Lakeside, OH
Ink Slingers Writing Group
July 30, noon
Ida Rupp Library
Port Clinton, OH
Private Book Club Discussion
July 30, 3 pm
Lakeside, OH
Arts in the Park
August 2 – 3, Lakeview Park
Port Clinton, OH
Author booth shared with Author Richard Morgan and Artist Jeanne Morgan
Memories on the Page:
personal essay writing workshop
August 4, 9 - 11 am
C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts
Lakeside, OH
Surrounded by Characters:
character development workshop
August 5, 9 - 11 am
C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts
Lakeside, OH
Stages of Editing writing workshop
August 6, 9 - 11 am
C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts
Lakeside, OH
Author Fair—Ida Rupp Library
August 7, 530 - 7 pm
Ida Rupp Public Library
Port Clinton, OH
Book signing with local authors.
Careful, or you'll end up in my novel:
a debut author's reflections
August 18, 10:45 am
New Piasa Chautauqua
New Piasa, Illinois
Presentation and book signing.
Author Table/Experience Ottawa County
August 20, 4 – 8 pm
Orchard Bar & Table
Catawba Island, OH
Author table with Millie Magoo’s & The Fine Print bookstore.
Writing for your health:
seeking peace through journaling
August 27, 10:30 am
Lakeside Train Station, Lakeside, OH
Presentation by year-round Lakeside residents, Brenda Haas and Traci Richards, owner of Millie Magoo's & The Fine Print.
Local Author Fair
August 30, 2 - 5 pm
Ritter Public Library
Vermillion, OH
Local Author Presentation
September 4, 6 – 7 pm
Marblehead Branch Library
Marblehead, OH
Reading and signing
Printers Row Lit Fest
September 6 – 7, 10 am – 6 pm
Chicago, IL
Orange Hat Publishing Author Table
Careful, or you'll end up in my novel:
a debut author's reflections
September 19, 1 – 2 pm
West Lafayette Library
West Lafayette, OH
Presentation and book signing.
Careful, or you'll end up in my novel:
a debut author's reflections
September 20, 1 – 2 pm
Coshocton Public Library
Coshocton, OH
Presentation and book signing.
Lighthouse Festival
October 11, 2025, 9 am - 4 pm
South Auditorium, Lakeside, OH
Booth with book signing.
Lakeside Quiet Season Book Club
October 17, 10 am
Poolside, Lakeside, OH
Brenda Haas will lead a book club discussion about her novel, Finding Sutton’s Choice.
Books & Banter Book Club
October 29, 7:30 pm, Zoom
Brenda Haas will lead a book club discussion about her noel, Finding Sutton’s Choice.
Buckeye Book Fair
November 1
Wooster, OH
Booth with book signing. Fair features authors born in, living in, and/or setting their book(s) in Ohio.
Author Book Fair/Art Walk
November 7
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library,
Findlay, OH
Booth with book signing.
Author Book Signing
December 6, 1 – 3 pm
Book Bar
Sandusky, OH
Joint book signing with writer Susan Poole, author of Out of the Crash.
Holiday Vendor Fair
December 14, 10 am – 4 pm
Willoughby Senior Center
Willoughby, OH
Joint book signing and vendor table with writer Jennifer Handler, author of KRISPR
Holiday Market
December 19, 20, 21
Gideon Owen Restaurant
Catawba Island, OH
Holiday market booth with Millie Magoo’s & The Fine Print bookstore.