Category Archives: book festival

I'm a Finalist in the WD Contest #74

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Kourtney

  WD Contest Finalist I’ve been entering contests this year to get my work out there to a larger audience. Short stories and flash fiction also happen to be great ways to keep your writing muscles in shape. So a … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Book Festival + Fan Interaction + Upcoming Workshop

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Kourtney

Apologies for the late post today. Mom and I drove down to Baltimore on Thursday for the Baltimore Book Festival and got back Sunday afternoon. I wasn’t able to do the post ahead of time for this morning and then … Continue reading →

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Launch Party, 20th Reunion, And Brooklyn Book Festival in 4 days

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Kourtney

  This has been my last four days in photos. Now I’m gearing up for the Baltimore Book Festival this week! I’ll be there Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the Author’s Tent on Pier 1 … Continue reading →

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A Great Review, a Nice Award, a Cool Q&A, and Exciting Appearances

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Kourtney

Foreword Reviews published their review of The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts in the fall edition of Foreword Reviews and on their website. They gave it 5 hearts! https://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/the-girl-who-ignored-ghosts/ *** TGWIG is a Readers’ Favorite Book Award Finalist in YA mysteries. *** … Continue reading →

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TGWIG’s Upcoming Events, Blog Tour Stops, & Such

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Kourtney

Amazon Bestseller Lists and Hot Releases Lists TGWIG has spent everyday since its release in the Hot Releases for Time Travel for teens and Mysteries and Thrillers for teens! It has continually been on the Best Seller list in both categories too. … Continue reading →

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Readers' Favorite International Book Awards in Miami

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Kourtney

On Thursday night, I landed in Miami and met up with a Georgetown friend for dinner. The best steak at Graziano’s. We caught up for a few hours. I’m so glad we did. Great way to start my time in … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Book Festival 2014

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Kourtney

          Hello Baltimore! Here’s the view of Light Street from my room. I took Amtrak down to Baltimore on Thursday afternoon and checked into a gorgeous suite at the Marriott Residence Inn at 17 Light Street. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events: Baltimore and Wolcott

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Kourtney

  Upcoming Author Events I’ve got two author events coming up in the next two weekends. On Saturday September 27th, I will be at the Baltimore Book Festival  from 12 pm-8pm in the Author Tent at Bicentennial Plaza. I’ll have … Continue reading →

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How to Rock a Book Festival

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Kourtney

  1) Work As A Team Person #1 needs to get in line for the panel/workshop. Person #2 needs to leave the workshop early to get in line for the signing. If you’ve got more people–great more division of work. 2) Divide and Conquer … Continue reading →

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My Time at the Tucson Festival of Books

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Kourtney

  Kat and I headed toward the University of Arizona campus for the start of the Tucson Festival of Books–a free two day event with workshops, panels, and author signings. I had author parking because I was signing books in … Continue reading →

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