May 1 – 31, 2024, Online Workshop, The Fiction Writer’s Future
Where: Margie Lawson’s Writer Academy
The Fiction Writer’s Future! Stay ahead of the curve. Join Kathleen Baldwin for a frank discussion about shifts in publishing, the AI intrusion, how readers are changing, what to expect in the future, and how to reach and keep YOUR readers in this changing marketplace. Kathleen personally interacts with all students daily and will answer any and all of your writing questions.
★AI—the giant robot in the room. How is AI changing our writing world? Will it put authors out of a job? No, but learn why not and how to use the AI intrusion to your advantage.
★The current traditional publishing crisis no one is talking about, and how to navigate those choppy waters.
★Streaming video has radically changed storytelling. How will it impact what people want to read? How does it change what you should be writing—how and why?
★find out about the extraordinary influence of Asian plotting and the way it is changing Western storytelling and your readers’ expectation.
★Videos and anime have changed/and are changing readers of all ages. What kind of stories will be popular with the next generation?
★What is Transmedia? How can writers take advantage of this exciting development in the market and increase their visibility to readers?
★Discover the secret sauce that actually sells books? It’s not what you think. Learn what it is and how to take advantage of it. (PS: It is not advertising on Amazon)
★What does today’s reader expect from authors? Learn how and where to find YOUR unique readers and build a stronger connection with them.
Check out the reviews from former students: “fantastic! Gave me some innovative ideas for my writing, and I got actionable advice about my marketing tactics, too. Lots of value and info packed into a short class…I was sad to see it end!” “Blew my mind!” “Confidence booster.”
February 23 – 25, 2024, FenCon!!!
Fan-Operated Science Fiction and Fantasy Literary and Filk Convention in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Costumes, gaming, music!!!
Whoot! Sooo much fun! I’ll be there, maybe in costume, maybe not…
but for sure I’ll be gabbing about books, movies, and all kinds of crazy fun stuff. And autographing books on Saturday 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM in the Gallery
Details about panels I’m on: http://www.fencon.org/PanelistBio.aspx?ID=5801
February 9, 2024, Galentine’s Day at Keller Library 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Keller Library, 640 Johnson Rd., Keller TX 76248
Who: LADIES! Grab your sister, your mom, your bestie! Join us for this special after hours event where were going to fill the entire library with fun things just for you! Well have chocolate tasting, self-care, Romance authors, games, crafts, #GirlDinner, photo ops, KARAOKE, and more!!
Pre-register to receive all the details and to be eligible for DOOR PRIZES
(each attendee must have their own separate registration to win a prize).
https://keller-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/49239
Anyone ages 16 and up are welcome.
I will be there with several romance authors.
January 23, 2024, A LIVE Chat on YouTube with Dee Armstrong
Where: Mark your calendars and join us on Dee Armstrong’s YouTube Channel where she will be hosting the LIVE chat on Tuesday, Jan 23rd at 2 p.m. EST, 1 p.m. CST, 12 noon MST, and 11 a.m. PST.
THE LINK: Dee Armstrong’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeeArmstrongAuthor
WHO: Join me and author/book-vlogger, Dee Armstrong, for a LIVE chat! Come talk and laugh with us as we spill the tea on A School for Unusual Girls, discussing the new covers for the Stranje House spy-girl series! And chatting about the world of gifted girl scientists and girl spies in history. A few lucky participants will WIN a signed copy of A School for Unusual Girls by Kathleen Baldwin and a signed copy of Visions of Emerald by Dee Armstrong.
2 Ways to Win FREE Books! Click here for a giveaway entry form: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/510289/110271702766715961/share And/Or “Like” Kathleen’s YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@KathleenBaldwin Come and comment to also be entered in the giveaway.
Scene & Sequel, Superpowered Writing Tool Lecture Packet
Where: Margie Lawson’s Writer’s Academy
★ Want your next book will be optioned for film or TV?
★ Looking for the secret to eliminating sagging middles?
★ Does your book pack a satisfying emotional punch?
★ Is your plot dilly-dallying on an escalator? Or strapped to a Godzilla roller coaster that keeps your readers flying through the pages?
Scene & Sequel will juice-up your plot engine and kick your readers’ emotions into high gear. Work with your current scene. This workbook-style packet will walk you through how to use this super-powered plotting tool. The packet explains and simplifies all the elements of Dwight Swain’s complicated but amazing Scene & Sequel concept. It includes helpful cheat sheets, practice exercises, and many examples showing you how to power-up your current manuscript.
You’ll love this workbook! It’s like having me right beside you, guiding you step-by-step through the amazing Scene & Sequel story flow. This link to Margie Lawson’s Writers’ Academy lecture packet catalog will explain how to download and access the packets. Scene & Sequel Lecture Packet at Margie Lawson’s Academy If you are already familiar with how Margie’s packets operate, here is a direct link to just the Scene & Sequel packet: https://www.margielawson.com/product/scene-and-sequel-super-powered-writing-tool/
Past Events:
October 28, 2023, Oklahoma Teen Book Convention is back! Hooray!
Where: OSU-TULSA 700 N. Greenwood Ave, Tulsa OK
WHO: Oklahoma Teen Book Con started when some awesome librarians looked at each other and decided it was high time Oklahoma teens had their very own book convention. Then COVID hit. But now it’s back and it will be great meeting with Oklahoma readers again! Get ready Oklahoma–I’m coming to see you!
Find out all about it here: https://oktbc.org/
July 14th, 2023 – Texas Author Con
Where: TABLE 16, in the Renaissance Dallas/Richardson Hotel, 900 E Lookout Dr, Richardson, TX 75082
When: Friday the 14th 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. & Saturday the 15th, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Texas Author Con (July 14 – July 15)! Entrance is FREE… but if you get tickets from EventBrite, you’ll be registered for giveaways during the event. Authors Liese Sherwood-Fabre and Kathleen Baldwin will be at Table 16 in the Renaissance Dallas/Richardson Hotel, starting at 3 – 9 pm July 14th & 1 pm to 9 pm July 15th. I’ll be there signing discounted copies of Sanctuary for Seers! I’ll might even have a few copies of previous books in the series in case you want to purchase them. Bring books you already have, and I’ll be delighted to sign them.
June 17th, 2023 – Logan, Utah Launch Party for Sanctuary for Seers
Where: at Logan, Utah’s Marriott Hotel – Elm Room
When: Saturday morning, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
I’ll be in Northern Utah talking with the lovely readers of Cache Valley. If you are in the vicinity, come by and say hello! Celebrate the launch of Sanctuary for Seers with me.
For more info, contact me or “The Book Lady’s Daughter” in Logan, Utah.
June 12th – 23rd, 2023 – Rockstar Book Tour
When: June 12th – 16th, and 19th-23rd.
Where: http://www.rockstarbooktours.com/
Bloggers come join the fun!
There will be a giveaways and lots of extra content.
Exciting News!!! One of my books made the Wall Street Journal bestseller list
When: December 24th
October 8 – 9th, 2022 Permian Basin Writers Workshop
Where: Midland, Texas
Info here: https://permianbasinwritersworkshop.org/
I’m excited to be at this in-person conference. Eager to meet other writers and teach two workshops:
★ Advanced Scene & Sequel, the Super-Powered Writing Tool. I’ll walk writers through each of the elements of Scene & Sequel.
★ Plus an in depth introspective class where we’ll dig into all the questions writers have concerning The Truth About Writing Life & Money.
February 1, 2022 The Future of Storytelling
Where: Margie Lawson Writer’s Academy
Stay ahead of the curve. Join Kathleen Baldwin for a frank discussion about the changing literary marketplace.
★Streaming video is radically changing storytelling. Even old people are turning to video streaming. How will it impact what they want to read? How does it change what you should be writing and why?
★Let’s talk about the extraordinary influence of Asian plotting and the way it is changing Western storytelling and your readers’ expectation.
★How do you think videos, anime, and RPGs, have changed/are changing young readers? What kind of stories will be popular with the next generation?
★ What is Transmedia? How can writers take advantage of this exciting change in the market and increase their visibility and connection to readers?
November 1-15, 2021 The Truth About the Writing Life and Money
Where: Online at: Margie Lawson Writer’s Academy
- Explore why you write—discover your hidden motivations.
- Kathleen will present an honest look at what to expect as far as the money and realistic career expectations. Have a look at the REAL statistics about what authors earn. Hint: The internet is full of rubbish statistics, Kathleen will give you verifiable data from government sources.
- Discover YOUR unique readers and find out how to peek at their likes and dislikes. Learn where to make extra cash in the writing business and other key survival tactics.
- Gain a clear picture of what a writing career entails, the challenges and joys of the business.
- To be, or not to be, a Traditional, Indy, or Hybrid author?
October 29, 2021 Writers in the Storm Blog
Where: Online at: https://writersinthestormblog.com/
Writers in the Storm is an award-winning blog voted one of the Best Websites for Writers by Writer’s Digest and The Writer’s Life.
Passive voice is grossly misunderstood. Find out what really slows pacing. Come join the fun as I discuss: A Case for WAS, The Much-Maligned Passive Voice
November 15 – 19, 2021 Lady Catherine’s Salon
Where: online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LadyCatherinesSalon
I’ll be Lady Catherine’s guest all week come join us for some fun. I’ll be doing a giveaway, sharing some insider crumpets, chatting about the writing life, our favorite books, and regaling you with some of my quirky research into one of the oddest time periods in history. All in good fun. Nothing too steamy in Lady Catherine’s Salon except the tea.
October 15-17 ARMADILLO CON 43 — Live and in person!
Where: Omni Southpark in Austin TX
Check it out at: ArmadilloCon Home Page
Fantasy Authors and guest stars are coming from all over.
I’ll be there! Celebrating SF, Fantasy & Speculative Fiction!
Austin’s Annual Literary SFF convention. Lovers of stories, art & comics from a wide variety of voices! Sponsored by a nonprofit fan group (fact.org)
August 22, 2021, 2:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Sisters in Crime
Where: 2:30, Frisco, TX Library, McCallum Room, 4th floor
The Truth About the Writing Life and Money. Explore why you write—your hidden motivations. Kathleen will present an honest look at what to expect as far as the money and realistic career expectations. Gain a clear picture of what a writing career entails, the difficulties and joys of the business. To be, or not to be, a Traditional, Indy, or Hybrid author? Discover YOUR unique readers and find out how to peek at their likes and dislikes. Learn where to make extra cash in the writing business and other key survival tactics.
September 11th, 2021 The Secret Life of Pantsers
Where: Online with Rose City Romance Writers in Oregon
Why do you write the way you write? Are you a frustrated Pantser living in a Plotter’s world? Contrary to what you may have been told many NYT bestselling authors are Pantsers. What do your brainwaves have to do with it? Take the quiz and find out where you fall on the Pantser vs Plotter scale. Pantsers are hardwired differently than Plotters.
Discover why you write the way you write. Learn the inherent risks of being a Pantser or a Plotter. Explore how your creative mind operates. Discuss ways to take advantage of your incredible creative brainwaves. Plotters and Pantsers alike will benefit from Kathleen’s tricks, tools and delightful games that make a writer’s life easier.
May 10th, 2021 Guest Spolight on Harlequin Junkies
Where: at https://harlequinjunkie.com/blog/ and I’ll be giving away 2 eBook copies of The Persuasion of Miss Kate to two lucky readers who comment. Come read an exclusive excerpt
October 24, 2020 The Future of Storytelling
Where: Dallas Area Romance Authors
★Let’s talk about the extraordinary influence of Asian plotting and the way it is changing Western storytelling and your readers’ expectation. Bring in titles of some of your favorite streaming video series.
★How do you think videos and anime have changed/and are changing younger readers? What kind of stories will be popular with the next generation?
★ What is Transmedia? How can writers take advantage of this exciting change in the market and increase their visibility to readers?
December 1-15 Margie Lawson’s Writer’s Academy
Where: Margie Lawson’s Writer’s Academy
The Truth About the Writing Life and Money. Explore why you write—your hidden motivations. Kathleen will present an honest look at what to expect as far as the money and realistic career expectations. Gain a clear picture of what a writing career entails, the difficulties and joys of the business. To be, or not to be, a Traditional, Indy, or Hybrid author? Learn where to make extra cash in the writing business and other key survival tactics.
September, 2020 Critique Groups – Pods of Destruction or Allies for Success
Where: Margie Lawson’s Writer’s Academy.
Learn How to Build a Healthy Supportive Critique Group. After years of study and experimentation, Kathleen applies her psychology background to show you what works and what doesn’t.
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- How Critique Partners Can Help Each Other Become Superstars
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September 19th, 2020 NTRWA workshop
Where: La Hacienda Ranch (Click for map) 5251 Hwy 121, Grapevine/Colleyville, Texas 
[Please check back for updates in case the event locale is altered because of COVID-19]
The Truth About the Writing Life and Money—Explore why you write—examine your hidden motivations. Get an honest look at what to expect as far as the money, realistic career expectations. Gain a clear picture of what a writing career entails, the ups and downs of the business, the advantages of being a hybrid author, where to make extra cash in the business, and other key survival tactics.
MARCH 31ST – APRIL 5TH 1ST, 2020 YASH SCAVENGER HUNT
YA Book Scavenger Hunt You could win lots of books! It’s a fun blog hop Scavenger hunt with lots of extra exclusive content! Easy to play. On March 31st you can start here on my blog or head directly over to the YASH website. There you’ll find a list of all the authors participating as well as an answer sheet you can print off to help you gather the info you’re hunting.
Where: ONLINE, Anyone can play! Get started by signing up on the YASH Sign-up page Sign up and join the hunt.
APRIL 10TH, 2020, LIVE INTERVIEW WITH CROSSROAD REVIEWS ON INSTAGRAM AT 5 P.M. EST, 4:00 P.M. CST, 2:00 P.M. PST
Tune in on Instagram. Hosted by Crossroad Reviews: http://www.crossroadreviews.com/search/label/AuthorChat
Or watch the video after it’s posted. URL to come.
Feb 1st, 2020, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Romance in Bonham
Where: Bonham Public Library
305 E 5th St, Bonham, TX 75418
Meet and talk with eight romance authors whose varied works include, mystery, young adult alternative history (moi), Dukes, nurses, cowboys, and of course–romance.
Feb 23rd, 2020, Sunday, 2:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Sisters in Crime
2:30, Frisco, TX Library, McCallum Room, 4th floor
★ Do you hope your next book will be optioned for film or TV?
★ Does your book pack a satisfying emotional punch?
★ Want to eliminate sagging middles?
★ Is your plot dilly-dallying on an escalator? Or strapped onto a Godzilla roller coaster that has your readers flying through the pages?
Scene & Sequel will juice-up your plot engine and kick your readers’ emotions into high gear. Bring your current scene. We’ll discuss how to use this super-powered plotting tool. I’ll give you personal feedback, cheat sheets, and examples to help you power-up your current manuscript. For more info: https://www.sistersincrimenorthdallas.com/
July 12th, 2019, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teen Writer’s Workshop
Where: Carrollton, TX (classrooms inside Church of the Nazarene) 1529 E Hebron Pkwy., Carrollton, TX 75007
Do you know a young writer in the North Dallas suburbs?
I will be teaching a hands-on writing workshop for 8th -12th grade writers. AND we have invited a prominent Literary AGENT, who currently represents an eleventh grader. She will visit and speak to our classroom. Limited enrollment. Cost for the entire day is only $25.00 (Includes lunch) Age Levels are determined by Fall 2019 grade level. For more info contact Carrollton League of Writers. Registration required. Tickets available at: https://carrollton-league-of-writers.ticketleap.com/young-writers-workshop/dates/Jul-12-2019_at_0900AM
September 7th, 2019 – Scene & Sequel Workshop
Where: DAWG–Dallas Area Writers’ Group, Cedar Hill Library (Zula Bryant Wylie Library)
225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, Texas
https://www.dallaswriters.org/
★ Do you hope your next book will be optioned for film or TV?
★ Does your book pack a satisfying emotional punch?
★ Want to eliminate sagging middles?
★ Is your plot dilly-dallying on an escalator? Or strapped onto a Godzilla roller coaster that has your readers flying through the pages?
Scene & Sequel will juice-up your plot engine and kick your readers’ emotions into high gear. Bring your current scene. We’ll discuss how to use this super-powered plotting tool. I’ll give you personal feedback, cheat sheets, and examples to help you power-up your current manuscript.
October 27th, 2019 Buns & Roses Romance Tea for Literacy
I’ll be signing and hosting a table.
Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 701 E Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX (just north of Dallas)
Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Proceeds to benefit the Richardson Adult Literacy Center. Tickets will go on sale May 30th and must be purchased in advance at: http://bunsandroses.org
May 11, 2019 – I’ll be signing at Frisco Book Festival
Where: Frisco Library, Texas, Saturday, 1 – 5 p.m. 1st floor Atrium and Council Chambers, and 4th Floor McCallum Room
For info visit:https://www.friscolibrary.com/friscobookfest
February 4th – March 3rd, 2019 Month long, in-depth, Online Class on Scene & Sequel
Where: Margie Lawson Writing Academy https://www.margielawson.com/product/feb-2019-scene-and-sequel/
★ Do you hope your next book will be optioned for film or TV?
★ Does your book pack a satisfying emotional punch?
★ Want to eliminate sagging middles?
★ Is your plot dilly-dallying on an escalator? Or strapped onto a Godzilla roller coaster that has your readers flying through the pages?
Scene & Sequel will juice-up your plot engine and kick your readers’ emotions into high gear. work one on one with me to learn how to use this super-powered plotting tool. I’ll give you personal feedback, cheat sheets, and examples to help you power-up your current manuscript.
Febuary 21st, 2019 Critique Groups – Pods of Destruction or Allies for Success
Where: Carrollton League of Writers, Marshall’s BBQ, 1855 E Rosemeade Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007 http://www.marshallsbarbq.com/ Note: Event is free to attend. Purchase of a meal is encouraged. For more info visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/203435037007283/
Learn How to Build a Healthy Supportive Critique Group.
- 5 Major problems to watch out for.
- How Critique Partners Can Help Each Other Become Superstars
- Kathleen’s 8 Point Criticism Guidelines
- Proper Critique Speak. Examples of how to deliver Critique:
March 16th, 2019 Getting Emotions Write – a game-changing, hands-on writers’ workshop.
Where: NTRWA – North Texas Romance Writers Association 10:45 to 12:30 P.M. La Hacienda Ranch
5251 Hwy 121, Grapevine/Colleyville, Texas
All DFW writers welcome! Please come prepared to participate. I’m presenting my favorite workshop and I’ll be sharing powerful writing tools that will transform ho-hum writing into hot-selling dynamite –get the Emotional Code. Catapult your writing to a new high by learning how to write emotion effectively.
April 6th, 2019 Getting Emotions Write – Power Up Character Emotions!
Where: NETWO Annual Spring Conference – North East Texas Writers‘ Organization at North East Texas Community College, Mt Pleasant TX
If you live in North East Texas, don’t miss this is a game-changing workshop! I’ll be sharing powerful writing tools that will transform ho-hum writing into hot-selling dynamite — get the Emotional Code. Catapult your writing to a new high by learning how to write emotion with an unforgettable punch.
October 21, 2018 Buns & Roses Romance Tea for Literacy
Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 701 E Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX (just north of Dallas)
Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Featuring New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard. Proceeds to benefit the Richardson Adult Literacy Center www.ralc.org Tickets must be purchased in advance at: http://bunsandroses.org
September 22nd, 2018 Dallas Area Romance Authors
Where: 9:30 A.M. at Collin County Courtyard Campus, Room 329 4800 Preston Park Blvd. Plano TX
If you’re a writer in the Dallas area don’t miss this one. I will be teaching SCENE & SEQUEL for Dallas Area Romance Authors. Visitors welcome! I’m excited! This is an amazing tool. You’re going to love it.
September 11th, 2018 DFW Writers Emotion workshop
Where: 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the Cedar Hill Library
This is a game-changing, hands-on writers’ workshop.
All DFW writers welcome! Please come prepared to participate. I’m presenting my favorite workshop and I’ll be sharing some powerful writing tools that can transform ho-hum writing into hot-selling dynamite –get the Emotional Code. Catapult your writing to a new high by learning how to write emotion effectively.
April 13 – 15, 2018
Canadian River Valley Writer’s Workshop
Sponsored by the Canadian Arts Alliance and Texas High Plains Writers
Where: 312 Main Street, Canadian, TX 79014
I’ll be there hanging out with writers and presenting two workshops:
Getting Emotions Write & The Secret Life of Pantsers, Magic Tricks and Delightful Games to Make a Pantser’s Life Easier. For more info: Canadian Arts Alliance
March 29, 2018
Where: Weatherford Public Library Event to be held in beautiful Chandor Gardens.
Thursday, March 29th, 2018, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
This event is free and no purchase is necessary to attend.
Weatherford Public Library presents 7 DFW area romance authors for this event at the beautiful Chandor Gardens. Where better to celebrate romance! New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde will be our speaker for the evening. You will then have the chance to talk with the authors and get your books signed. Books will be for sale for all authors, or you are welcome to bring books from your own collection. Featuring: Kathleen Baldwin, Kellie Coates Gilbert, Patience Griffin, Lorraine Heath, Roni Loren, Becky Wade, and Lori Wilde
March 24, 2018
I’ll be hosting two breakout roundtable discussions for writers. What is WORDfest? Last year, this big-tent ‘all-you-can-meet’ literary event brought over 20 North Texas writers organizations and more than 300 writers together at Tarrant County College’s Northeast Campus for a day of unforgettable creative connection.
Whether you’re a beginning writer trying to find your way to ‘The End’ or a ten-book veteran ready to kick-start the next stage of your career, WORDfest is a place to share your expertise, get help, and discover the community you need to take your work to the next level. Come on March 24th for a fun informative gathering of writers.
February 8, 9, 10, 2018
Lonestar.Ink Writing Conference
Where: Dallas Central Library
Workshops for writers of all levels., focused on both the craft and the business of writing. Top-notch instructors, authors and editors from across the publishing world. First chapter contests, keynote speakers, panels, and dozens of classroom break-out sessions to choose from. I’ll also be facilitating at the boot camp 2/9
I’ll be teaching my workshops Getting Emotions Write and Secret Life of Pantsers–Magic Tricks and Delightful Games, also attending boot camp to offer helpful critiques.
November 12th,2017 Interabang Books, Dallas TX, 5 pm – 7pm
Join us for a lively discussion! Two bestselling authors discuss several writing processes. Audience will join in our discussion aimed at helping you find the process that helps you to write at your optimal speed. (Can anyone say NaNoWriMo)
I’ll be co-hosting with Patience Griffin, a bestselling author of women’s fiction. The first book in her Kilts and Quilts series, To Scotland with Love, received a Publishers Weekly starred reviewed, won the New England Readers’ Choice award, and a Golden Quill for best first book. It was also was a double finalist for the coveted RITA® award. Griffin loves to write about home, heart, and community.
November 13th, 2017 9:40 EST
I’ll be chatting with the TC Roberson HS Girl Up Club in North Carolina. If you’re at TCRHS stop in and join our discussion. We’ll be be talking about ways women have influenced change throughout history.
October 28, 2017, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Oklahoma Teen Book Con WHERE: at the Temple of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Guthrie, 900 E Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044
WHO: Oklahoma Teen Book Con started when some awesome librarians looked at each other and realized that it was high time Oklahoma teens had their very own book convention. Fun meeting Oklahoma readerd! And the venue was amazing. There’s a fabulous Harry Potter-like library!
Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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he 12th annual Buns & Roses Romance Tea for Literacy, A Charity Benefit for the Richardson Adult Literacy Center, dozens of authors, scrumptious tea and cakes, tons of Fun! Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas.
The tea was lovely! I sat with some amazing librarians.
YA Scavenger Hunt October 3 – 8, 2017
YA Book Scavenger Hunt A blog hop Scavenger hunt! Win books! Easy to play. You can start here on my blog or head directly over to the YASH website. There you’ll find a list of all the authors participating as well as an answer sheet you can print off to gather the info you’re hunting.
PS: I’m on the Green Team
Where: online, get started at the YASH Sign-up page Sign up and join the hunt.
July 22, 2017
Fun hands on writers’ workshop. All DFW writers welcome! Come prepared to participate. I’m presenting my favorite workshop for DARA – Dallas Area Romance Authors at Collin College Courtyard Campus NEXT Sat July 22nd 9:30 a.m. 4800 Preston Park Blvd. Rm 422 Plano, TX. I’ll be to sharing a game-changing writing tool, The Emotional Code. Learning this one will catapult your writing to a new high. Writers’ Workshop
For more info: https://www.rwa.org/dara No cost for DARA members and only $10 for visitors. This is my very favorite workshop to present. We’ll have prizes for participation and my emotional code tool is a ‘must have’.
September 1 – 2, 2017
BookNet Fest A new book festival started by booktubers Samantha (Thoughts on Tomes) and Marines (My Name is Marines). BookNet Fest
WHERE: Orlando, FL (Land of Harry Potter World)
May 22 – June 4, 2017
Lot’s of great insider info and giveaways celebrating the launch of Refuge for Masterminds. Check it out at:
Jean BookNerd Official Refuge for Mastermind Blog Tour
Visit JeanBooknerd.com and dash around on this fabulous tour. Join us for excerpts, character casting, a vlog, enter the giveaway, and tons of other fun treats.
May 22 – June 3, 2017
More excerpts, insider scoops, reviews, and giveaway at Book Unleashed Tour
AND – Top 5 Things To Do When Captured By Enemy Spies by Kathleen Baldwin, Plus Giveaway at:
May 23, 2017
The big day!
Refuge for Masterminds, hits the shelves of your local bookstore!
Hooray!
Where can you get this book? CLICK HERE
June 24-25, 2017
American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago! 
YA Author Coffee Klatch on Sunday from 8:30 am to 10 am on Sunday, June 2
PopTop Stage Sunday, June. 25th, 2017 at 12:00pm – 1:00pm, signing books afterward.
Subverting Gender Stereotypes in YA Romance
Join Tor Teen authors Kathleen Baldwin and Jessica Pennington, along with Julie Halpern from Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for a lively discussion on how they challenge gender stereotypes and romance tropes in their YA fiction. Moderated by senior editor Susan Chang.
April 29, 2017
Dallas Book Festival
This is a fun Book Festival, with lots of great authors. We’ll be at the beautiful Dallas Library. I’ll be participating on a 1panel in the Evans Studio 10:00 to 10:50 am YA Sci-Fi & Fantasy Fandemonium and later signing copies of The Stranje House series. Come say hello!
Where: the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas, TX
April 4-9th
YASH Scavenger Hunt–your chance to win tons of cool YA reads. Tons of fun and inside scoops on your favorite YA Authors.
Where: online, starting at the YASH Sign-up page Details: sign up to join the hunt. Info Here
April 20 – 21, 2017
Texas Library Association
I’ll be at HBG Convention Center, San Antonio, TX. Come say hello! Because A School for Unusual Girls was chosen as a Spirit of Texas book, I’ll be participating on a couple panels and signing copies of Exile for Dreamers. Come say hello!
Where: San Antonio, TX
March 4th, 2017, Irving Convention Center
North Texas Teen Book Festival!!! You do not want to miss this, y’all! North Texas Teen Book Festival is soooo much fun! 81 amazing authors are going to be there, and there’ll be panels and a giant booksigning . . .
February 4, 2017, Saturday, 10am-1pm, Mt. Enterprise Library
FREE and open to the Public! As part of the Texas Writes Program, Kathleen will be speaking at the Mt. Enterprise Library, 201 NW 2nd Street, Mt. Enterprise, TX 75681. Discussing Your Unique Voice: Bringing Who You Are to the Story.
Bring an authentic voice to your writing. Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, a strong distinctive voice is your most marketable commodity. Kathleen will talk about what voice is, how to enhance yours, and ways to power up the characters in your stories using the same techniques. Bring a pencil and paper, and explore your unique voice through some fun exercises.
February 26, 2017, Sunday 2pm
Meet the Sisters in Crime chapter of North TX, and I’ll be presenting a workshop on How to Write Powerful Emotions. Come prepared to participate.
November 15th, Tuesday 7 pm
Austin TX, speaking at http://austinrwa.org/ , the Austin Chapter of RWA, 7 – 9 pm discussing Writing Powerful Emotions.
October 22nd, Saturday 2 pm 11th Annual Buns & Roses Romance Tea for Literacy
Where: Renaissance Hotel, 900 E. Lookout Drive, Richardson, TX 75082
Details: Guests support literacy while enjoying tea at tables hosted by some of the hottest romance authors from around the country.
A booksigning in conjunction with Buns & Roses Romance Tea for Literacy open to the public will be held at: Barnes & Noble, Firewheel October 23rd, Sunday 3PM – 6PM
October 4th – 9th SemiAnnual Online YASH YA Scavenger Hunt!
Where: online starting at the YASH Sign-up page Details: sign up to join the hunt. Info Here
July 28th, Thursday 2PM – 9PM, UNRAVELED YA Author Teen Exclusive Party & Panel
Where: South Irving Public Library, 601 Schulze Drive, Irving, TX 75060 Details: Unravel the mystery of YA lit with two author events featuring Kathleen Baldwin and other authors who will participate in the book signing, panel discussion, Q&A, and teen party with other YA authors.
2-3:30PM: YA Author Exclusive Party for Teens in grades 6-12 Info Here
7-9:00PM: YA Author moderated discussion panel, Q&A, & author signing for all YA fans Info Here
July 14th, Thursday 3:15PM, Romance Writers of America (RWA) 36th Annual Conference
Where: San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Details: Kathleen Baldwin will be presenting her workshop: Secret Life of Pantsers, Magic Tricks, and Delightful Games.
July 13th, Wednesday 5:30PM, Romance Writers of America (RWA) 36th Annual Conference
Where: San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Details: Kathleen Baldwin will be book signing with other authors at the ‘Readers for Life’ Literacy Autographing.
June 25-26, Saturday & Sunday at ALA Annual Conference
Where: Orlando FL, Orange County Convention Center 11:00 am – Signing copies of A SCHOOL FOR UNUSUAL GIRLS and a few copies of EXILE FOR DREAMERS in the TorForge Booth #2114, 3:00 pm – Librarian Roundtable Speed Dating, 9:00 am – Coffee Klatch Sunday Morning, Details: Kathleen Baldwin will be signing and meeting Librarians.
June 12th, Sunday 3PM, Barnes & Noble Book Signing
Where: Barnes & Noble Bookstore 7700 West Northwest Hwy. #300, Dallas, TX 75225 Details: Kathleen Baldwin will sign & discuss Exile for Dreamers.
June 12th, Sunday 12 noon, Barnes & Noble Book Signing
Where: Barnes & Noble Bookstore – Arlington at the Parks 3881 South Cooper Street, Suite 2027, Arlington, TX 76015 Details: Kathleen Baldwin will sign & discuss Exile for Dreamers.
June 11th, Saturday 1PM, Mad Hatter Author Tea & Summer Author Book Signing
Where: Rita & Truett Smith Public Library 300 Country Club Rd #300, Wylie, TX 75098 Details: Tea starts at 1PM & requires registration and book signing to follow (2:30PM & open to the public).
June 10th, Friday 6:30PM, Murder By The Book
Where: Murder By The Book Store 2342 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005 Details: Kathleen Baldwin will sign & discuss EXILE FOR DREAMERS.
May 24th, Tuesday 10:00PM Blog Tour
EXILE FOR DREAMERS Releases to bookstores everywhere! Check in your local store for a copy.
April 30th, Saturday 10:30AM-11:30AM Dallas Book Festival
Dallas Public Library, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Branch, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201 moderating a YA Author Panel with Jeramey Kraatz, Laurent Linn, Jenny Martin, & Samantha Mabry.
March 1, Tuesday 7 pm, Half Price Books Flagship store
5803 E Northwest Highway, Dallas TX I’ll be signing with two other YA authors: Veronica Rossi (Riders) and Susan Dennard (TruthWitch)
February 27th, Saturday all day event, Montgomery County Book Festival
Where: Houston. I will be speaking on panels and signing with the fabulous Veronica Rossi and Susan Dennard.
November 22 – 24, 2015, NCTE: National Council of English Teachers and ALAN: Assembly on Literature for Adolescents
Panel at 8:30 on Bending Genres and signing books afterward.
November 15, 2015 Mckinney Girl Scout Cadettes – discussing Book Artists.
November 13, 2015 Heritage High School Book Club
November 10, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. As part of the Texas Writes program I’ll be speaking on Writing Down the Emotions at Hughes Springs Library, Hughes Springs TX
October 4, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. I’ll be at the 10th annual Buns & Roses Romance Charity Tea for Literacy. It will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas.
June 27th 2015 I’ll be signing in San Francisco at ALA. Come by the Tor booth at 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm and later I’ll be participating in the AAP’s Children’s & Teen Author Speed Dating event at 3 – 4 pm
May 23 2015 Signing at Katy Budget Books in Houston. We’ll be having tea!
May 12 – 17 RT Reader Convention – signing in YA Alley
April 15 – 16, 2015: the Texas Tea on April 15th and the Texas Teens 4 Libraries (TT4L) luncheon with teens on April 16th
March, 2015: I’ll be teaching an in depth class on Scene & Sequel for the incomparable Margie Lawson’s Writer’s Academy.
February 12, 2015: blogging at GetLostInAStory.blogspot.com
February 2, 2015: speaking at: Ousley Junior High
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May 5th, 2014 I’ll be interviewed at http://www.timelessquills.com/ Drop by and say hi – you might win a free eBook.
March 29th, 2014 Join me and two other fabulous authors, Elizabeth Essex and Patience Griffin, as we present a super informative half day workshop on Writing Emotion to Writers’ Guild of Texas at the Richardson Civic Center from 9 – 1.
February 12, 2014 Come chat with me at GetLostInAStory.blogspot.com You might win a copy of Lady Fiasco if you fess up about your favorite villain.
February 8, 2014 I’ll be meeting readers at Romance Comes to Bonham Public Library. For more information and the event article visit North Texas News
February 4, 2014 I’ll be doing an interview at www.rockinbookreviews.com
News:
I just joined
Diary Of A Teenage Fairy Godmother
Chosen by the readers at Fresh Fiction as Fresh Pick of the day. This is a lovely compliment.
Thank you Fresh Fiction,
Event:
May 5, 2013 I’ll be at: RomanceBandits.com Visit me in the lair and you might win a copy of Diary of a Teenage Fairy Godmother (comment to enter)
May 1st 2013 I’ll be at: GetLostInAStory.blogspot.com 2 lucky visitors will win a copy of Diary of a Teenage Fairy Godmother (just make a comment to enter)
April 27th 2013 I’ll be at Dallas Area Romance Authors presenting The Secret Life of Pantsers—and Critique Group Challenges
Are you a frustrated Pantser (one who writes by the seat of his or her pants) living in a plotter’s world? Where do you fall on the Pantser versus Plotter scale? Take the quiz and find out.
April 5th 2013 New Book Launch Day! Come on over to Honestly YA.com We’ll be talking about Heartbreak and giving away copies of Diary of a Teenage Fairy Godmother
April 2013 One of my sons wrote the book and I’m quite pleased with the story. It takes several unexpected turns. Check it out. See if you like my illustrations.
Description: Chance Bradley is a smart kid who is an inventor and talented at sports. After creating a droid for his science project that can play basketball with him, he thinks his life is perfect. That is until strange things start going on in his neighborhood and his droid may want to take more than just jump shots.
A fun action-adventure science fiction kids book for ages 9-12 and adults. Children’s Chapter Book with 9 Color Illustrations
The Chance Bradley Adventures Series are action-packed stories filled with sports, science fiction, adventure and a hint of fantasy.
Read an excerpt at Amazon
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September 11, 2012 I will be presenting The Secret Life of Pantsers—Magic Tricks and Delightful Games The Austin Romance Writers meet at 7-9 p.m. at Northwest Recreation Center, located at MoPac and 2222 in North/Central Austin.
Are you a frustrated Pantser (one who writes by the seat of his or her pants) living in a plotter’s world? Where do you fall on the Pantser versus Plotter scale? Take the quiz and find out.
Pantsers leave your struggles behind. Learn why you write the way you write. Plotters and Pantsers alike will benefit from discussing tricks, tools and delightful games that make a writer’s life easier. The creative mind is fabulously brilliant but also temperamental. Learn how to nurture and protect your unique type of creativity and keep your muse happy.
Set yourself free by utilizing story analysis tools. Kathleen distills analysis methods such as Swain and Bickham’s Scene and Sequel into easy-to-understand forms. Pantsers take heart! You can have your cake and eat it, too. You can excel at craft and yet still hold onto the wild adventure of “storytelling.”
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Event: February 11, 2012 DFW Ready Writers
11:00 am, at La Hacienda Ranch Restaurant, 5250 Hwy. 121 Colleyville, Texas, I will presenting The Secret Life of Pantsers—Magic Tricks and Delightful Games to the DFW Ready Writers_
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News: Lady Fiasco sold to a Japanese Manga.
A friend of mine in the military found a copy in a bookstore in Japan and brought it home for me. It is one of my prize possessions.
View it on the Japanese version of Amazon.
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News: May 2, 2011
Kathleen’s latest manuscript: Stranje House, School for Unusual Girls won the YA division of The Marlene contest. The final judge was Kristin Daly, editor, at HarperCollins/Balzer & Bray. Many thanks to all the judges of the Washington Romances Writers’ distinguished Marlene contest.
Event: May 20 – 21, 2011 Tucson, Arizona
I’ll be presenting the full length version of The Secret Life of Pantsers workshop at the Saguaro Romance Writers, which includes my Write Fresh Brainstorming Trick, Muse Magic, and lots of other goodies. So if you live in the Tucson area come join us for the fun.
Event: April 1 & 2nd, 2011 Dallas TX
I will be at Dreamin’ in Dallas, working behind the scenes and enjoying Dallas Romance Authors‘ fabulous conference.
Event: July 28 – 31, 2010
I’ll be giving a short version of my Secret Life of Pantsers workshop in Orlando, FL, at RWA National
Event: March 5th and 6th, 2010
I will be giving The Secret Life of Pantsers workshop in Shreveport, Louisiana at the 2010 Written in the Stars Writer’s Conference. Lots of great speakers, editors and agents. If you live nearby don’t miss it!
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July 12th, 2019, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Teen Writer’s Workshop
Do you know a young writer in the North Dallas suburbs? I will be teaching an all day writing workshop for 8th -12th grade writers. AND we will meet a prominent AGENT, who currently represents an eleventh grader. She will visit and speak to our classroom. Limited enrollment. Cost for the entire day is only $25.00 (Includes lunch) Age Levels Are determined by Fall 2019 grade level. For more info contact Carrollton League of Writers. Registration required.
Tickets at: https://carrollton-league-of-writers.ticketleap.com/young-writers-workshop/dates/Jul-12-2019_at_0900AM
