I would love to have you come for an event! If you are interested in attending one, have any questions, or would like to learn more, please contact the person listed under the specific event or feel free to contact me.

Note: Community-related events for the Gilliam/Wheeler author-in-residence will be posted ASAP. School-related info is below.

What: Fossil Author-in-Residence
Who: 7^th-12^th grade students
When: School days, Jan. 17-Feb. 2, 2012
Where: Fossil High School; Fossil, OR
Why: To write and develop writing skills with a published author.
Contact: Jack Lorts, Wheeler/Gilliam County Writer-in-Residence Steering Committee Coordinator
e-mail: jclorts@centurytel.net, phone: (541) 763-3060

What: Condon Author-in-Residence
Who: 7^th-12^th grade students
When: School days, Feb. 6-Feb. 24, 2012
Where: Condon High School; Condon, OR
Why: To write and develop writing skills with a published author.
Contact: Jack Lorts, Wheeler/Gilliam County Writer-in-Residence Steering Committee Coordinator
e-mail: jclorts@centurytel.net, phone: (541) 763-3060

What: South Coast Writers Conference
Who: Anyone who loves writing!
When: Feb. 17 & 18, 2012
Where: Southwestern Oregon Community College; Gold Beach, OR
Why: To write! And develop writing skills via workshops with an agent and published authors (aka yours truly). And to have fun!
Contact: Karim Shumaker, Gold Beach Center Coordinator
e-mail: kshumaker@socc.edu, phone: (541) 247-2741

What: Whidbey Island Writers Conference
Who: Anyone who loves writing
When: Friday - Sunday, March 2^nd - 4^th, 2012
Where: Whidbey Island, WA
Why:  To have a blissful adventure learning about writing (including workshops by yours truly), mingling with professional authors and agents, pitching manuscripts, and enjoying the natural beauty of Whidbey Island.
Contact: Whidbey Island Writers Association
website: www.writeonwhidbey.org

What: SCBWI-Oregon Spring Conference
Who: Anyone who wishes to learn about writing and illustrating children’s and/or young adult books
When: Friday and Saturday, May 18^th & 19^th, 2012
Where: Salem Convention Center, Salem, OR (?)
Why: To mingle with other children’s writers and illustrators in Oregon and attend workshops. I will be presenting two!
Contact: Robin Koontz
e-mail: robink@scbwior.com

What: Memorial Day Celebration
Who: People who enjoy celebrating!
When: 10:00 - 3:00 p.m., May 28^th, 2012
Where: The city of Wasco and the Wasco County Library in the city hall, Wasco, OR
Why: To enjoy the Wasco Memorial Day celebration and visit with an author.
Contact: Danee Rankin
phone: (541) 422-5834