Events schedule - K.P. Davis

Upcoming Events

You can find K.P. Davis at these events in the coming months. She will endeavor to keep the list updated!

September 10 & 17

Okay… This is not JUST me, but Madville is my baby too. Will you join us?

Madville is hosting a fall reading series this year to celebrate our Eighth Anniversary!

With Gianna Russo’s help, we are putting together a fall fundraiser. Gianna has volunteered to be our mistress of ceremonies once more this year.

September 10th and 17th, 2026, we will be hosting virtual readings by Madville authors. Click here for tickets!

Our goal this year is to raise $8888. (For our 8th Anniversary!)

September 25 – 27, 2026

I will be on the faculty of Untitledtown Book and Author Festival in Green Bay, Wisconsin. https://untitledtown.org/

Book and Author Festival
Green Bay, Wisconsin
September 25-27, 2-26
Multi-colored text with a stack of books.

I will be a speaker on several workshops and panels:

Workshop: Retirees Who’ve Always Wanted to Write

Finally decided it’s time to pen that masterpiece? Whether you’ve spent decades dreaming of a novel or just want to capture those family stories before they fade, this session is for you. We’re tackling the “tech terror”—yes, you can write without a PhD in computer science—and answering those nagging fears: Is it “too late” to start? Does my life need to be a thriller to be worth reading? We’ll look at inspiring debuts like The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, and The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman for proof that your best work is ahead of you.
Attendees will learn to:

Demystify the basic digital tools needed to draft and format your manuscript.
Convert your unique life experiences and wisdom into compelling narrative threads.
Navigate the initial steps of the publishing process without the usual industry panic.
Ignore the “prodigy” myth and embrace your late-blooming creative journey.
Establish a comfortable, guilt-free writing routine that fits your retirement lifestyle.

Where: Badger State Brewing Workshop Room, 990 Tony Canadeo Run Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin
When: Friday, September 25 from 4 pm – 5:20 pm
Admission: FREE! (Space is limited)

What a Small Press Can and Cannot Do for an Author

With self-published work flooding the market, authors wonder if there is still value in working with traditional or hybrid publishers. This panel proposes to explain what an author can expect of a small or university press. It also takes into account what that publisher will expect of the author.
Where: Badger State Brewing Aging Room, 990 Tony Canadeo Run, Green Bay, Wisconsin
When: Saturday, September 27, 2026 at 10 am
Admission: FREE!

Panel Discussion: The Business of Writing Pt 2

The topic that was so big we had to split it into two parts! The first part is here.

Curious about what happens after you type “The End”? Demystify the publishing industry and learn how to navigate the business side of the literary world!
This panel will be moderated by screenwriter and strategic marketing guru Corinna Makris, this powerhouse panel brings together Kim Davis (publisher of Madville Publishing), acclaimed author Kathie Giorgio, and writer Karen Cutler Drecktrah for an insider’s look at the realities of getting published and building a sustainable writing career.
Whether you’re weighing traditional publishing against indie presses, trying to understand contracts and distribution, or looking to market your book like a pro, these seasoned industry insiders will share essential strategies, hard-earned wisdom, and practical advice. What you’ll walk away with:

Demystify Publishing: Learn what publishers like Madville Publishing actually look for in a manuscript and submission package.
Navigate the Business: Gain clear insights into book contracts, working with publishing teams, and managing your author career.
Strategic Marketing: Discover actionable promotional strategies from a marketing expert to help your book find its ideal audience.
Industry Q&A: Get your burning questions answered directly by a publisher, seasoned authors, and a marketing strategist.

Where: Badger State Brewing Aging Room, 990 Tony Canadeo Run, Green Bay, Wisconsin
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3 pm
Admission: FREE!

October 1 – 3, 2026

I will be attending the Texas Association of Creative Writers Conference in Granbury, Texas.

https://www.tacwtgroup.com/conference

Recent conferences & events

September 3 – 6, 2026

Unbound, the Wild Goose Festival in Harmony, NC September 3-6

I attended the Wild Goose Festival in Harmony, North Carolina, with Madville author R.J. Lee. It was an amazing experience which finished with a BIG storm. (Last time I was in NC, Hurricane Helene came through just as I was leaving and chased me all the way home… I wonder if I should avoid North Carolina? But how could I? It’s so beautiful there…)
https://wildgoosefestival.org/

August 12 – 22, 2026

I was honored to have been selected to participate in this highly competitive writing workshop.

I’m got to study at the feet of some amazing authors. And I got to read from the very podium where Toni Morrison read. And I made some wonderful new author friends.

July 11, 2026

Deep Vellum Music and Literature Festival
Saturday, July 11, 2026

Deep Ellum Art Co.
3200 Commerce St
Dallas, TX 75226

https://www.deepvellum.org/festival

March 1, 2026

Dime Grinds
Dime Grinds is meeting online this month on Sunday, Mar 1st at 2-4 pm (Pacific). Join us with our host, Tonya Todd, and fabulous author line up:
Terri Maue, K.P. Davis , Skyler Talley

January 31, 2026