​Books 'N' Brews by Haven Books & Gifts

Monday, January 5, 2025

6:00 p.m.

Lupulin Brewing Company

570 Humboldt Dr, Big Lake, MN 55309-4819

Join us for our first book event of 2026! Stop by the Lupulin Brewing Co. to hear from local authors and pick up a signed copy of A Season on the Drink.

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​SubText Book Reading & Signing Event

Thursday, January 8, 2026

7:00 p.m.

SubText Books

6 W 5th St, St Paul, MN 55102

I’m excited to partner with SubText Books for a reading of A Season on the Drink. Join me for a lively discussion about the book, with light refreshments provided.
 

Venice Library Reading & Program Author Event

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

1:00 p.m.

Venice, Florida​

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Author Talk

Monday, March 16, 2026

11:00 a.m.

Onalaska Public Library

741 Oak Avenue South

Onalaska, WI 54650

​If you are in the LaCrosse area, please join me at that Onalaska If you’re in the La Crosse area, join me at the Onalaska Public Library for a conversation about A Season on the Drink, exploring themes of addiction, redemption, and the transformative power of community. A book signing will follow the talk.

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Upcoming readings planned in Chicago, Billings, Washington DC, and more!

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Book Release Day Signing

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Mancini’s Char House

531 West Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN

400+ friends joined us to celebrate the launch of A Season on the Drink with book signings, light appetizers, and good conversation.

 

FilmNorth Reading & Conversation

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

FilmNorth | 2448 University Avenue West, Suite 104, Saint Paul, MN

This event was a special evening of reading, discussion, and Q&A about A Season on the Drink and the real-life story that inspired it.  For every book purchased, we donated the full sale to support Catholic Charities.

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Saint Paul Saints Game Book Signing

Friday, September 12, 2025

CHS Field | Downtown Saint Paul, MN

It was Teacher Appreciation Night, and we were at the game signing books and greeting Saints fans! All book sale proceeds that evening were donated to ServeMinnesota—an incredible organization that strengthens communities across our state through high-impact AmeriCorps programs. Their mission is close to my heart—I got my start in public service as a VISTA volunteer with Catholic Charities back in 1989, where I worked with those living at the Saint Anthony Residence. That’s where I first heard the incredible true story that inspired A Season on the Drink.

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Book Reading & Signing

Friday, September 19, 2025

Gladje | 13025 Lake Boulevard, Lindstrom, MN

During this intimate evening in Lindstrom, I read passages from the book and engaged in discussion about A Season on the Drink and the real-life story that inspired it.

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Heartland Fall Forum Event & Signing

Tuesday-Thursday, October 14-16, 2025

Marriott Downtown | Indianapolis, IN

We attended the Heartland Fall Forum, a premier trade show bringing together independent booksellers from across the Midwest and key players in the publishing industry. Over the three-day event, I connected with passionate booksellers, industry professionals, and fellow storytellers — all working to help bring this story to more readers!

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Twin Cities Book Festival Signing

Saturday, November 8, 2025

10:00 AM - 5 PM

Union Depot | 214 4th Street E., Unit 120, Saint Paul, MN

We had a wonderful time participating in the Twin Cities Book Festival, joining fellow local authors and connecting with readers. It was great to share A Season on the Drink and have meaningful conversations with so many book lovers.

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King Coil Book Fair

Thursday, November 20, 2025

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

King Coil Spirits

At the monthly King Coil Book Fair, I signed books at the Next Chapter Booksellers table. All proceeds went to support Read with Me Minnesota.

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Open Book MSP Author Event

Thursday, December 18, 2025

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Open Book Bookstore on the Main Mall of Terminal One – MSP International Airport

I had a great time spreading holiday cheer at MSP Airport’s Main Mall on December 18 during the A Season on the Drink book signing! Travelers stopped by to pick up holiday gifts, share smiles, and make the day feel truly festive. A huge thank-you to everyone who came out—your support helped raise funds for the MSP Airport Foundation.

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