Upcoming Events
November 5-7, 2026
69th Annual Conference in Wichita Falls, Texas
This year’s conference theme is New Frontiers. Although much of the conference will take place on the campus of Midwestern State University, portions of the conference will be held in Archer City, the last home of Larry McMurtry.
March 17–20, 2027
McCormick Place | Lakeside Center, Chicago, Illinois
Recent conferences & events
October 16, 2026
October 1 – 3, 2026
I read a nonfiction piece entitled “The Cowgirl and the Pilot” which will be published in next year’s edition of Writing Texas.
https://www.tacwtgroup.com/conference
September 25 – 27, 2026
I spoke on several workshops and panels:
- Workshop: “No Experience Required; Discovering Your Inner Writer in Retirement”
- “What a Small Press Can and Cannot Do for an Author”
- “Short. Sharp. Shocking: Flash Fiction Live!”
- Panel Discussion: “The Business of Writing Pt 2”
September 3 – 6, 2026
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 got to study at the feet of some amazing authors. And I read from the same podium where Toni Morrison read, and I made 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
March 1, 2026
Dime Grinds
Dime Grinds is met online with our host, Tonya Todd, and authors:
Terri Maue, K.P. Davis , Skyler Talley
January 31, 2026
January 11, 2026
Book launch for Trust Issues
at Book People
603 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas
I read from Trust Issues and answer questions, then signed books.
December 11, 2025
November 18, 2025
Speaking to Words for Wellness writers group. (note: this is a group of medical professionals)
November 13-15, 2025
American Studies Association, hosted at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
September 25-27, 2025
Texas Association of Creative Writers
Grandbury, Texas.