Upcoming Appearances

 

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS BOOK TOUR 

ATLANTA, GA | Sat, Sept 23, 2023 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Launch party at Huff Harrington Home
With FoxTale Book Shoppe
425 Peachtree Hills Ave NE No. 9
Atlanta, GA 30305
Tickets

BUENA VISTA, GA | Sun, Sept 24, 2023 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
The Town House Restaurant & Inn 
With Eagle Eye Books
108 Church St 
Buena Vista, GA 31803
Tickets

SPARTANBURG, SC | Mon, Sept 25, 2023 | 6:00 PM
Hub City Bookshop at Spartanburg County Library Headquarters 
The Barrett Room
151 S Church St
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Tickets

SOUTHERN PINES, NC | Tues, Sept 26, 2023 | 11:00 AM
The Country Bookshop
140 NW Broad St
Southern Pines, NC 28387
TICKETS

RALEIGH, NC | Tues, Sept 26, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Quail Ridge Books
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
Tickets

GOLDSBORO, NC | Wed, Sept 27, 2023 | 11:30 AM
Wayne County Public Library
1001 E Ash St 
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Tickets

GREENSBORO, NC | Wed, Sept 27, 2023 | 6:00 PM
O. Henry Magazine Event at Grandover Resort & Spa
Grandover Resort & Spa
1000 Club Road
Greensboro, NC, 27407
Tickets

GREENVILLE, SC | Thurs, Sept 28, 2023 | 12:00 PM
Judson Booksellers “Lunch and Lit” at Soby’s 
207 S Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Tickets

GREENVILLE, SC | Thurs, Sept 28, 2023 | 7:30 PM
M. Judson Booksellers “Books Over Drinks”
130 S. Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601 
Ticket

MYRTLE BEACH, SC | Fri, Sept 29, 2023 | 10:45 AM 
Litchfield Books at The Grande Dunes Member Club 
1580 Terra Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Tickets

SUNSET BEACH, NC | Fri, Sept 29, 2023 | 5:30 PM
Pelican Bookstore at Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Rd NW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Call Silver Coast Winery at (910) 287-2800 to purchase tickets.

WILMINGTON, NC | Sat, Sept 30, 2023 | 1:00 PM
Barnes & Noble Mayfaire Town Center
850 Inspiration Dr
Wilmington, NC 28405
Info

SAVANNAH, GA | Sun, Oct 1, 2023 | 2:00 PM
St. Vincent’s Academy with E. Shaver’s Booksellers 
Regina Coeli Hall
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
222 East Harris Street
Savannah, GA
TICKETS

SIMON’S ISLAND, GA | Mon, Oct 2, 2023 | 10:30 AM 
Author Talk with The Literary Guild with G.J. Ford Bookshop
St. Simons Casino Theater 
530 Beachview Dr, St 
St Simons Island, GA 31522
Tickets

FERNANDINA BEACH, FL | Mon, Oct 2, 2023 | 6:00 PM
The Book Loft 
214 Centre St.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
RSVP is required. Please call The Book Loft at 904-261-8991 or email [email protected] to reserve a spot for the event. 

MANASQUAN, NJ | Tues, Oct 3, 2023 | 6:00 PM
Booktowne at Brielle Public Library
610 South St
Brielle, NJ 08730
Tickets

WESTMINSTER, MD | Wed, Oct 4, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Friends and Fiction Live! 
Hosted by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library
Carroll Community College Theatre
1601 New Washington Road 
Westminster, MD 21157
Tickets

RICHMOND, VA | Thurs, Oct 5, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Fountain Bookstore with The Tuckahoe Woman’s Club
4215 Dover Rd
Richmond, VA 23221
Tickets

FAIRHOPE, AL | Fri, Oct 6, 2023 | 6:00 PM
Page & Palette
32 S Section St 
Fairhope, AL 36532
Info

WETUMPKA, AL | Sat, Oct 7, 2023 | 12 noon
Sweet Home Books
107 E Bridge St 
Wetumpka, AL 36092
Tickets

AUBURN, AL | Sat, Oct 7, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers
149 E Magnolia Ave Suite A
Auburn, AL 36830
Tickets

FLORENCE, SC | Thurs, Oct 12, 2023 | 6:00 PM
Hosted by Friends of Florence County Library
Authors After Hours with Mary Kay Andrews
Victors
126 W Evans Street 
Florence, SC 29501
Tickets

CHARLESTON, SC | Fri, Oct 13, 2023 | 6:00 PM
Wine and chat with MKA
Buxton Books
160 King Street
Charleston, SC, 29401
Tickets

HILTON HEAD, SC | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM
LowCountry Legal Volunteers Brunch with MKA
Moss Creek ClubHouse 
1523 Fording Island Rd 
Hilton Head, SC 29926-1173
Tickets

CHARLESTON, WV | Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 6-7 PM
West Virginia Book Festival
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
Ballroom A/C
200 Civic Center Dr
Charleston, WV
Get more info HERE.

VIRTUAL EVENT | Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 4:00 PM ET (1PM PT)
In Conversation with Lisa Unger
Hosted by Book Passage
Free online event.
JOIN HERE.

BEAUFORT, SC | Wed, Oct 25, 2023 | 12:00 PM
USCB Author Luncheon
Belfair Clubhouse
200 Belfair Oaks Blvd 
Bluffton, SC 29910
Tickets

VIRTUAL EVENT | Thurs, Oct 26, 2023 | 5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET
Brenda Novak’s Book Group
Live Online Book Club Discussion of Bright Lights, Big Christmas
JOIN HERE.

BEAUFORT, SC | Fri, Oct 27, 2023 
Pat Conroy Literary Festival
Pat Conroy Literary Center
601 Bladen Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
Info

MARIETTA, GA |Wed, Nov 1, 2023 | 9:00am ET
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Barnes & Noble East Cobb
4475 Roswell Road Suite 102
Avenue at East Cobb
Marietta GA 30062
Info

KAUAI, HI | Nov 6-12, 2023
Kauai Writers Conference

SANTA MONICA, CA | Mon, Nov 13, 2023 | 6:00pm PT
Zibby’s Bookshop
In conversation with Julia Whelan
1113 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

SAN DIEGO, CA | Tues, Nov 14, 2023 | 5:00 to 8:00pm PT
Adventures by the Book
City Lights Christmas Store
1212 Knoxville St
San Diego, CA 9211
TICKETS

PALM SPRINGS, CA | Wed, Nov 15, 2023| 5:30pm PT
The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs
In conversation with Steven Rowley
180 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 9226

CHARLOTTE, NC | Fri, Nov 17, 2023 | 12:00 PM ET
Friends of the Library at Queen’s University Holiday Books & Coffee 
Queen’s University of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Ave 
Charlotte, NC 28274
Register HERE.

VIRTUAL EVENT | Monday, November 20, 2023 | 7:00pm ET 
The Friends & Fiction Official Book Club with Brenda & Lisa
Live Book Club Discussion of Bright Lights, Big Christmas with Mary Kay Andrews
Streamed via Facebook Live 
 

CASHIERS, NC | Fri, Dec 1 – Sat Dec 2, 2023
The 48th Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade
Friday 12/1, 4pm
Books, Bites & Bubbles! 
Lewis Hall, The Village Green
Free and open to the public! Books will be available for purchase and for the author to sign. For more information call 828-743-0215, or click HERE
Sat 12/2, 3pm
Cashiers Christmas Parade
Featuring Grand Marshal Mary Kay Andrews
Info HERE.

VIRTUAL EVENT | Monday, December 4, 2023 | 4:00 PM ET
In Conversation with Adriana Trigiani
Hosted by Barnes & Noble
Live ticketed event hosted on Zoom Webinar. 
TICKETS
 
DECATUR, GA | Fri, Dec 8, 2023 | 12:00 PM ET
Decatur Rotary Club
with Eagle Eye Books
Info
 
ATLANTA, GA | Sat, Dec 9, 2023 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Winterfest at Virginia Highland Books
1034 N. Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30306
 
DUNWOODY, GA | Sat, Dec 16, 2023 | 12:45 pm – 4:00 pm
In conversation with Patti Callahan Henry
Moderated by Bookmiser’s Annell Gerson
Hosted by The Atlanta Writers Club
Georgia State University: Perimeter College – Dunwoody Campus
Building N-C auditorium and café
2101 Womack Rd
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Info
 

PAST EVENTS

TUES, AUGUST 1—Atlantic Beach, NC 
11:30am Friends & Fiction LIVE! “A Toast at the Coast” Champagne Brunch Fundraiser for Earlier.org at Coral Bay Club, 1901 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC. Book sales: The Country Bookshop. Get tickets HERE.
 
THURS, JULY 20—Tampa, FL
Friends & Fiction LIVE! Launch celebration for Kristy Woodson Harvey’s The Summer of Songbirds. Book sales: Oxford Exchange. Get tickets HERE.
 
THURS, JULY 13—Atlanta, GA 
MKA and author pal Colleen Oakley embark on an all-day Bookstore Blitz to seven indie bookstores throughout the Atlanta area. Plot out where you might be able to meet up with them along the way:
10AM—The Book House, Smyrna
11AM—The Reading Attic, Marietta
12:30PM—Poe & Company, Milton
1:30PM—Read It Again, John’s Creek
3PM—Lucian Books & Wine, Buckhead
4:30PM—Virginia Highland Books
6PM—The Book Bird, Decatur
 
MON, JUNE 26—Chicago, IL
7pm In conversation with Susan Elizabeth Phillips at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 West Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL. More info HERE.
 
TUES, JUNE 20 —VIRTUAL EVENT
8pm An Evening with Mary Kay Andrews hosted by the Niles-Maine District Library in Niles, IL, in partnership with the Glenview and Park Ridge libraries. This is a free online event hosted on Zoom Webinar. Register HERE.
 
THURS, JUNE 8—Decatur, GA
7pm in conversation with Patti Callahan Henry to celebrate Patti’s The Secret Book of Flora Lea at Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, GA. Wine and refreshments will be served. Details HERE.
 
WED, JUNE 7— Woodstock, GA
7pm in conversation with Kristin Harmel and Colleen Oakley to celebrate the launch of Kristin’s The Paris Daughter hosted by FoxTale Book Shoppe at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street, Woodstock, GA. Get tickets HERE.
 
TUES, JUNE 6—Huntsville, AL 
6:30pm Friends & Fiction LIVE! Launch celebration for Kristin Harmel’s The Paris Daughter. Book Sales: Snail on the Wall. Get tickets HERE.
 
WED, MAY 3—Atlanta, GA 
5pm In conversation with Patti Callahan Henry celebrating the launch of The Secret Book of Flora Lea at Huff Harrington Home. Book sales: FoxTale Book Shoppe. Get tickets HERE.
 
 
TUES, MAY 2—Savannah, GA 
6:30pm with Patti Callahan Henry at E. Shaver Booksellers. Get tickets HERE.
 

MON, MAY 1—Charleston, SC 
7pm Friends & Fiction LIVE! Launch celebration for Patti Callahan Henry’s The Secret Book of Flora Lea. Book sales: Buxton Books. Get tickets HERE.

SAT, APRIL 29—Savannah, GA 
10am Thunderbolt Blessing of the Fleet with Patti Callahan Henry. Book sales: Seaside Sisters. Event details HERE.

FRI, APRIL 28—Atlanta, GA
7 pm, Virginia Highlands Books in conversation with Brenda Novak. Details HERE.

WED, APRIL 26—Columbus, OH
7pm Friends & Fiction LIVE! Sesquicentennial Author Series, Columbus Metropolitan Library. Reserve your spot HERE.

SUN, APRIL 16—Anderson, SC
3pm, Friends of the Anderson County Library System Annual Meeting, talk and book signing

WED, APRIL 12—Savannah, GA
6:30 pm, In conversation with Colleen Oakley, E. Shaver Booksellers, Starland, free and open to the public. Details HERE.

MON, MARCH 27—St. Paul, MN
6:30 pm, Book Club, Washington County Library, Woodbury, MN. Details HERE.

SAT, MARCH 4—Monroeville, AL
2pm, Monroeville Literary Festival, with Patti Callahan Henry. Register and purchase tickets HERE.

TUES, DEC 13—Alpharetta, GA with Patti Callahan Henry

Join me & Patti Callahan Henry together 6:00 – 7:30pm for A Novel Idea with The Atlanta Writers Club and Bookmiser, hosted by the Fulton County Library at the Alpharetta Branch Auditorium, 10 Park Plaza Alpharetta, GA. Details HERE.
 
SAT, DEC 10—Atlanta, GA
Virginia Highlands Winterfest. In-store book signing event. Join us 1:30 – 3:30 for a Q&A and a reading from The Santa Suit. Signed, personalized books make the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family on your list! Details HERE.
 
THURS, DEC 1—Savannah, GA
St. Vincent’s Academy 13th Annual Christmas Shopping Night Extravaganza & Fundraiser, 5-9:30pm, at The Alee Temple, 100 Eisenberg Drive. Swing by and grab personalized, autographed books for all the book lovers on your holiday lists. Shop til you drop, with dozens of local boutiques and vendors, all in one spot, and all for a good cause.
 
SUN, NOV 20—Buena Vista, GA
Christmas Tea and Book Signing, 3-5pm. Join me for an afternoon of holiday cheer, treats, and signed books at The Town House Restaurant & Inn, 108 Church Street! Your $30 ticket includes: a signed book, author meet-and-greet, delicious holiday treats, and beverages care of Thirteenth Colony at this historic renovated inn! Please bring a toy to donate for the toy drive. GET TICKETS!
 
MON, NOV 14—VIRTUAL EVENT with Susan Mallery & Viola Shipman
7pm, Holiday Reads, A Virtual Author Event, hosted by Cuyahoga County Library. This event will be broadcast live on Zoom. Registration and an email address are required to receive the link to participate. Details HERE.
 
THURS, NOV 10—Woodstock, GA with Karin Slaughter & Lisa Unger
7pm, in-store event with cocktails & cupcakes, at FoxTale Book Shoppe, with Lisa Unger & Karin Slaughter. Details HERE.
 
WED, NOV 9—Brunswick, OH
7pm, Brunswick Middle School Auditorium, 1483 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH, Hosted by the Medina County District Library. The event is free and open to the public with no registration required. Book sale and signing to follow my presentation. Details HERE.
 
SAT, NOV 5—Tybee Island, GA
Shop & Sip Book Signing Event at Seaside Sisters
 
TUES, OCT 25—Dunwoody, GA
Meet-and-Greet Event (with author talk, Q&A & book signing) hosted by the Dunwoody Woman’s Club. 6-8pm at Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. The event is free but space is limited. RSVP by 10/18 to [email protected]. Eagle Eye Book Shop will be on-site with copies of The Homewreckers and The Santa Suit for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served. Details HERE.
 
TUES, OCT 18—Atlanta, GA
Fulton County Library Foundation, Central Library Auditorium, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, GA. Presentation: “The Fine Art of Reinvention: One Woman’s Journey,” followed by a Q&A and book signing. Details HERE.
 
 

THE HOMEWRECKERS Book Tour

ATLANTA, GA | Sat, Apr 30, 2022 | 2:00 to 4:00pm 
Atlanta Launch Party
A benefit for Habitat for Humanity
Huff Harrington Home, Fine Art and Design
425 PeachtreeHills Avenue No. 9
Atlanta, Ga 30305
Tickets

BUENA VISTA, GA | Sun, May 1, 2022 | 3:00pm ET
The Town House Restaurant & Inn
108 Church Street
Buena Vista, Georgia 31803
Tickets

ST. SIMON’S ISLAND, GA | Mon, May 2, 2022 | 10:30am ET
Literary Guild of St Simons Island Meet the Author Luncheon 
St. Simons Casino
550 Beach View Drive
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Tickets

ST. SIMON’S ISLAND, GA | Mon, May 2, 2022 | 1:00pm ET
Meet & Greet
G.J. Ford Bookshop
600 Sea Island Rd # 6
St Simons Island, GA 31522

BLUFFTON, SC| Tues, May 3, 2022 | 12:00pm ET
USCB Center for the Arts Lunch with Author Series
Belfair Country Club 
200 Belfair Oaks Blvd
Bluffton, SC 29910
Tickets

SAVANNAH, GA | Tues, May 3, 2022 | 5:30pm ET
Savannah Launch Party
A benefit for Habitat for Humanity
The Dayton Hotel
7 Drayton St. 
Savannah, GA, 31401
Tickets

CLEVELAND, OH | Wed, May 4, 2022 | 7:00pm ET
Friends & Fiction Live!
Hosted by Cuyahoga County Public Library
With Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Patti Callahan Henry
Parma-Snow Branch Auditorium
2121 Snow Rd
Parma, OH 44134
Tickets

CHARLESTON, SC | Thurs, May 5, 2022 | 5:30pm ET
Buxton Books
The Unitarian Church in Charleston
4 Archdale Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Tickets

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC | Fri, May 6, 2022 | 11:00am ET
Litchfield Book and Author Luncheon
Pawleys Plantation
70 Tanglewood Drive
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Tickets

SUNSET BEACH, NC | Fri, May 6, 2022 | 5:30pm ET
Pelican Bookstore Author Book Signing Event
Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbecue Rd NW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Call 910-287-2800 to purchase tickets. 

SOUTHERN PINES, NC | Sat, May 7, 2022 | 2:00pm ET
The Country Bookshop
140 NW Broad Street
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Tickets

RALEIGH, NC | Sat, May 7, 2022 | 6:00pm ET
Quail Ridge Books
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
Reserve Your Seat

WINSTON-SALEM, NC | Sun, May 8, 2022 | 11:00am ET door
Mother’s Day Brunch with MKA
Hosted by Bookmarks
Reynolds Place Theatre 
251 N Spruce St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Tickets

GREENVILLE, SC | Mon, May 9, 2022 | 12:00pm ET
Lunch & Lit hosted by M. Judson Booksellers
Soby’s
207 S Main St, Greenville
Greenville, SC 29601
Tickets

GREENVILLE, SC | Mon, May 9, 2022 | 7:30pm
Books over Drinks with Mary Kay Andrews
M. Judson Booksellers 
130 S Main St 
Greenville, SC 29601
Tickets

ST. PETERSBURG, FL | Tues, May 10, 2022 | 7:00pm ET
Tombolo Books @ Coastal Creative
2201 1st Ave S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Tickets

PUNTA GORDA, FL | Wed, May 11, 2022 | 11:30am ET
Luncheon hosted by Copperfish Books
F.M. Don’s
201 W Marion Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Tickets

TAMPA, FL | Wed, May 11, 2022 | 6:30pm ET
Oxford Exchange
420 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606
Tickets

FAIRHOPE, AL | Thurs, May 12, 2022 | 6:00pm ET
Page & Palette @ Book Cellar
32 South Section Street
Fairhope, AL, 36532
Event Link

SEASIDE, FL | Fri, May 13, 2022 | 3:00 to 5:00pm ET
Sundog Books
89 Central Square
Seaside, FL  32459
Event Link to come

WETUMPKA, AL | Sat, May 14, 2022 | 11:00am to 1:00pm CT
Sweet Home Books
107 E. Bridge St
Wetumpka AL, 36092
Event Link to come

HOMEWOOD, AL | Sat, May 14, 2022 | 4:00pm ET
Little Professor Bookshop
With Patti Callahan Henry
2844 18th St S
Homewood, AL 35209
Tickets

MANASQUAN, NJ | Fri, May 20, 2022 | 7:00pm ET
Friends & Fiction Live! hosted by BookTowne
Manasquan High School Theater 
167 Broad St
Manasquan, NJ 08736
Tickets

ATLANTA, GA | Thurs, June 9, 2022 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm ET
Virginia Highland Books
1034 North Highland Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30306

SENOIA, GA | Fri, June 10, 2022 | 6:00pm ET
Book Love
53 Main Street, Building C
Senoia, GA 30269

TYBEE ISLAND, GA | Sat, June 11, 2022 | 11:00am – 2:00pm ET
Seaside Sisters Open House
1207 US Hwy 80

MANTEO, NC | Mon, June 27, 2022 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm ET
In Conversation with Jamie Brenner
Dare County Arts Council
Hosted by Downtown Books
300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Manteo, NC 27954
Tickets include a copy of Gilt and you can add The Homewreckers onto your ticket as well. Seating is limited so don’t delay, get your ticket today HERE

BETHANY BEACH, DE | Wed, July 20, 2022 | 6:00pm ET 
Friends & Fiction Book Signing and Meet-and-Greet 
Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey & Patti Callahan Henry 
Bethany Beach Books 
99 Garfield Parkway 
Bethany Beach, DE 19930 
Purchase of ONE of the Friends & Fiction authors’ books is required for attendance. 
Get tickets HERE

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE | Thurs, July 21, 2022 | 11:30am ET
FRIENDS & FICTION LIVE!
Hosted by Browseabout Books
Rehoboth Beach Country Club
221 West Side Drive
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Tickets are $60 and include a delicious buffet lunch with a non-alcoholic beverage (alcoholic beverages will be available for an additional fee), gratuity, and a $30 Browseabout credit towards your book purchase that day. MKA, Kristin, Patti & Kristy will mingle with attendees, speak about their new books (and all sorts of other topics!), answer questions from the audience, personalize books and take photographs with attendees. Books from all authors will be available to purchase before and after the luncheon.

THE SANTA SUIT Book Tour

ATLANTA, GA | Sunday, September 26, 2021 | 2pm ET
The Santa Suit Atlanta Launch Party
Book sales courtesy of FoxTale Book Shoppe
JCT Kitchen & Bar
1198 Howell Mill Rd #18
Atlanta, GA 30318
NOTE: Tickets are 30 which includes a signed book, swag bag, drink ticket for signature cocktail or wine (or choice of iced tea or water), and light bites including a Christmas-themed dessert bar. BUY TICKETS HERE!

SAVANNAH, GA | Monday, September 27, 2021 | 5:30pm ET
The Santa Suit Savannah Launch Party
A Fundraiser to support CURE Childhood Cancer
Book sales courtesy of E. Shaver Bookseller
Gingerbread House
1921 Bull Street
Savannah, GA 31401
NOTE: Tickets are $ and include a signed book, swag bag, sips & nibbles, and a donation to CURE Childhood Cancer. BUY TICKETS HERE.

SOUTHERN PINES, NC | Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 1pm ET
Country Bookshop
The Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities
The Great Room
555 East Connecticut Avenue,
Southern Pines, NC 28387
NOTE: Tickets are $25 and include a hardcover autographed copy of The Santa Suit. To purchase tickets, click HERE.

RALEIGH, NC | Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 5:30pm ET
Quail Ridge Books & Music
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
NOTE: Celebrate the release of The Santa Suit with an outdoor meet & greet on the patio (in front of the blue door)! To purchase tickets, click HERE.

GREENVILLE, SC | Wednesday, September 29, 2021 | 7pm ET
“Cocktails and Conversation”
M. Judson Booksellers
130 S Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
NOTE: Ticket includes an author presentation, a copy of the book, a Christmas cocktail, and a book signing on the store’s main floor. More info and tickets HERE.

FAIRHOPE, AL | Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 6pm CT
Book Talk / Q&A/ Signing
32 S Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
NOTE: For more info click HERE.

SEASIDE, FL | Friday, October 1, 2021 | 1pm ET
Book Signing
Sundog Books
89 Central Square
Seaside, FL  32459
NOTE: Meet & greet & book signing on the porch. Details HERE.

WETUMPKA, AL | Saturday, October 2, 2021 | 11am ET
Brunch Meet-and-Greet
Sweet Home Books
107 E. Bridge Street
Wetumpka AL, 36092
NOTE: Details HERE.

ATLANTA, GA | Saturday, October 2, 2021 | 7pm ET
Hosted by Eagle Eye Books
Gwinnett County Public Library, Duluth Branch
3180 Main Street
Duluth, GA 30096-3257
NOTE: Free and open to all. Beverages and silent auction sponsored by the Friends of the Library! Books for sale and signing. For more info, click HERE.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC | Friday, October 8, 2021 | 11am ET
Book and Author Luncheon
Litchfield Books Moveable Feast
Pawleys Plantation
70 Tanglewood Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
NOTE: Tickets required. To make a reservation call CLASS at 843-235-9600. Tickets are on sale now! More details HERE.

ATLANTA, GA | Saturday, October 9, 2021 | 2pm ET
In conversation with Gervais Hagerty
FoxTale Book Shoppe
105 East Main St, #138
Woodstock, GA 30188
NOTE: The authors will sign their books, take photos, and answer reader questions. Purchase of at least one of the author’s books is required to attend. For more info, click HERE.

ATLANTA, GA | Monday, October 18, 2021 | 6:30pm ET
In conversation with Patti Callahan
FoxTale Book Shoppe
105 East Main St, #138
Woodstock, GA 30188
NOTE: This event is an in-person meet-and-greet book signing. The authors will sign their books, take photos, and answer reader questions. Purchase of at least one of the author’s books is required to attend. For more info, click HERE.

ST. SIMONS ISLAND | Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 12pm ET
In Conversation with Patti Callahan
Hosted by GJ Ford Bookshop
Literary Guild of St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island Casino Theater
550 Beachview Drive
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
NOTE: Free for Guild members; $10 for non-members. The authors will sign books at GJ Ford Bookshop after the theater event. 

SAVANNAH, GA | Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 5:00pm ET
Cocktail Party & Book Signing
With Patti Callahan & Kristy Woodson Harvey
The Paris Market
36 W Broughton St
Savannah, GA 31401
NOTE: This event is free and open to the public. Paris Market will provide champagne, mulled wine, custom Christmas sugar cookies from Two Smart Cookies and savory bites from Auspicious. Details HERE.

BLUFFTON, SC | Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 11am ET
USCB Center for the Arts
Lunch with the Author Series
In Conversation with Patti Callahan & Kristy Woodson Harvey
Belfair Country Club
200 Belfair Oaks Blvd.
Bluffton, SC 29910
NOTE: Ticketed, $47. For tickets and more info, click HERE.

NEPTUNE BEACH, FL | Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 6pm ET
Book Talk / Q&A / Signing
The BookMark
220 First Street
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
NOTE: Call ahead to reserve a signed copy 904-241-9026. More info HERE.

VERO BEACH, FL | Friday, October 22, 2021 | 6pm ET
Book Talk / Q&A / Signing
The Vero Beach Book Center
392 21st Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
NOTE: For more info click HERE

ST. PETE, FL | Saturday, October 23, 2021 | 7pm ET
In Conversation with Patti Callahan & Kristy Woodson Harvey
Moderated by Kristin Harmel
Tombolo Books
2153 1st Ave S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
NOTE: Ticketed event. Details & link to come.

TAMPA, FL | Sunday, October 24, 2021 | 2pm ET
In Conversation with Patti Callahan & Kristy Woodson Harvey
Moderated by Kristin Harmel
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606
NOTE: Ticketed event. Tickets are $5 for admittance or $75 for admittance plus the purchase of all three books. For more info and tickets, click HERE.

PUNTA GORDA, FL | Monday, October 25, 2021 | 11am ET
Brunch with the Authors
In Conversation with Patti Callahan & Kristy Woodson Harvey
Moderated by Kristin Harmel
Hosted by Copperfish Books
At F.M. Don’s
201 W Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
NOTE: Ticketed event. Details & link to come. 

SANIBEL, FL | Monday, October 25, 2021 | 5pm ET
In Conversation with Patti Callahan & Kristy Woodson Harvey
Moderated by Kristin Harmel
Hosted by Macintosh Books
At Sanibel Community House
2173 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL 33957
NOTE: The event will be ticketed ($25), with a discount ($10) off book purchase. Macintosh Books will also hold, wrap and ship for the holidays. Festive cocktails and desserts will be catered by Malia of Sanibel Spoondrift. For tickets & info, click HERE.

VIRTUAL EVENT | Thursday, October 28, 2021 | 5:30pm ET
Wine & Words with Wade
“Make the Holidays Gay with MKA”
Live on the Viola Shipman Facebook Page

TYBEE ISLAND, GA | Saturday, November 6, 2021 | 12pm – 4pm ET
Holiday Open House
Seaside Sisters
1207 US Hwy 80
Tybee Island, GA 31328
NOTE: MKA will be signing books and posing for pics from noon until 4pm. Stop by and get some holiday shopping done! There will be sales and raffles and refreshments!

BLUFFTON, SC | Monday, November 8, 2021 | 11am ET
A Christmas Cookie Event
With Patti Callahan & Kristy Woodson Harvey
Montage Palmetto Bluff
477 Mt Pelia Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
NOTE: This is a private event for residents of Palmetto Bluff and their guests.

CASHIERS, NC | Friday, November 12, 2021| 11am ET
In Conversation with James Farmer, author of Arriving Home: A Gracious Southern Welcome
The Church of the Good Shepherd
1448 Highway 107 South
Cashiers, NC 28717
NOTE: Coffee, tea and light bites will be served. Ticket link to come.

ATLANTA, GA | Sunday, November 14, 2021 | 3-5pm ET
Meet & Greet Book Signing
Virginia Highland Books
1034 N. Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA

THE NEWCOMER Book Tour

FRIDAY, APRIL 30 | 7:30pm | VIRTUAL EVENT
Happy Hour with the Friends & Fiction Official Book Club via Facebook Live
A preview of The Newcomer with special guest Ron Block
Details HERE.

SUNDAY, MAY 2 | 12pm | VIRTUAL LAUNCH PARTY
In conversation with Emily Giffin
Livestreamed form Mary Kay’s home, hosted by Eagle Eye Books
BUY TICKETS to be sent the Zoom link.

MONDAY, MAY 3 | 5pm | LIVE EVENT
In-Person Book Signing with Patti Callahan Henry
Hosted by E. Shaver, Bookseller on the back patio at The DeSoto Hotel 
Savannah, GA
Free to attend. Books available for purchase on-site. Kindly RSVP HERE.

TUESDAY, MAY 4 | 12pm | LIVE EVENT
USCB Center for the Arts Lunch with the Author
Belfair Country Club
200 Belfair Oaks Blvd.
Bluffton, SC
Tickets available HERE.

TUESDAY, MAY 4 | 8pm | VIRTUAL EVENT
In conversation with Karin Slaughter
Hosted by Murder by the Book
Tune in for free on Facebook or YouTube.
Details HERE.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 | 10:30am | LIVE EVENT
Literary Guild of St. Simons Island
with G.J. Ford Book Shop
St. Simons Island Casino Theater
St. Simons Island, GA
Free for Guild members; $10 for nonmembers. Seating will be limited. Masks required.
Make reservations HERE.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 | 7pm | VIRTUAL EVENT
Friends & Fiction Newcomer Launch Party
With FoxTale Book Shoppe
Tune in LIVE on the F&F Facebook Group Page or YouTube Channel.

THURSDAY, MAY 6 | 7pm | VIRTUAL EVENT
In conversation with Harlan Coben
Hosted by Booktowne
Buy your tickets HERE to be sent the Zoom link.

FRIDAY, MAY 7 | 11am | LIVE EVENT
Litchfield Books Luncheon
In conversation with Patti Callahan Henry
Pawley’s Plantation
70 Tanglewood Dr.
Pawleys Island, SC
This is an in-person event! Tickets are $60.00 per person and include a copy of The Newcomer. Spots will be limited because of COVID restrictions. To make a reservation call CLASS at 843-235-9600. Tickets are on sale now! Details HERE.

SATURDAY, MAY 8 | 11am – 3pm | LIVE EVENT
In-Person Sip-n-Shop Soiree
Book Signing with Patti Callahan Henry
Seaside Sisters
1207 Hwy 80 East, Sundance Square
Tybee Island, GA
Details HERE.

SATURDAY, MAY 8 | 6pm | LIVE EVENT
Champagne Book Signing
The Paris Market Palmetto Bluff
70B Boat House St.
Bluffton, SC

SUNDAY, MAY 9 | 5pm | VIRTUAL EVENT
Friends & Fiction Mother’s Day Special
With The Satellite Sisters
Tune in on the F&F Facebook Group Page or YouTube Channel.

MONDAY, MAY 10 | 6:30pm | LIVE EVENT
In Conversation with Kristin Harmel
Oxford Exchange
420 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL
Tickets are $15 and include wine and lite bites.
Get your tickets HERE.

TUESDAY, MAY 11 | 5:30pm | LIVE EVENT
Meet-and-Greet Happy Hour
In Conversation with Lisa Unger
On the Courtyard at
Tombolo Books
2153 1st Ave. S.
St. Petersburg, FL
Andrews will personalize books starting at 5:30pm. At 7pm, critically acclaimed local author, Lisa Unger will join Andrews for a conversation and Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. Masks are required for entry. Social distancing measures will be in place. 
Details HERE.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 | 7pm | VIRTUAL EVENT
Friends & Fiction Launch Party
Mary Alice Monroe’s The Summer of Lost and Found
Tune in LIVE on the F&F Facebook Group Page or YouTube Channel.

THURSDAY, MAY 13 | 4pm | LIVE EVENT
Macintosh Books
Cocktails on the patio
2330 Palm Ridge Road, Suite 6
Sanibel Island, FL

FRIDAY, MAY 14 | 6pm | LIVE EVENT
The BookMark
220 1st Street
Neptune Beach, FL

SATURDAY, MAY 15 | 11am | LIVE EVENT
Sip and Sign with Mary Kay Andrews
Champagne, Cocktails & Author Talk
The Book Loft
214 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach, FL
Free and open to the public. RSVP to The Book Loft by calling 904-261-8991 or emailing [email protected]. Details HERE.

MONDAY, MAY 17 | 7:00pm | VIRTUAL EVENT
Cuyahoga County Public Library
In conversation with Katherine Center
This event will be broadcast live on Zoom. Registration and an email address are required to receive the link to participate.
Register HERE.

TUESDAY, MAY 18 | 6pm | VIRTUAL EVENT
Junior League of Tampa
Private event hosted by Tombolo Books

THURSDAY, MAY 20 | 6:30pm | VIRTUAL EVENT
Wine & Words with Wade
In conversation with Viola Shipman
Facebook Live on the Wade Rouse Facebook page.