2012

Tuesday, Jan 10th
SCBWI Great Critique
Seattle Pacific University, 6:50-9pm
Suzanne will facilitate a small group of middle grade writers, offering comments about each writer's work-in-progress. To register for this event, please go to www.scbwi-washington.org

Saturday, Jan 28th
Humble ISD Children's Book Festival

PAST APPEARANCES

2011

Jan 7th, 6:30pm
Launch Party for Mad Love, Suzanne's 3rd teen novel
Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo
6:30pm
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Feb 8th, 4pm
Literary Teas for Teens Series
Suzanne will be the guest author at this fun literary event, where she'll talk about her latest teen novel, MAD LOVE.
Copperfield's Books
140 Kentucky Street, Petaluma, CA
(707)-762-0563
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Feb 9th, 7pm
Not Your Mother's Book Club Valentine's Bash
Join Suzanne and authors Cathleen Daly (Flirt Club) and Elizabeth Eulberg (Prom & Prejudice) at this fun, dress-up event.
Books Inc
601 Van Ness Avenue, San Fran, CA
(415)-776-1111
Website

Feb. 24
Writing the Teen Novel.
Suzanne will teach this class, open to writers of all levels, on four consecutive Thursdays at the Bainbridge Public Library, 7-9 pm. To register please contact the Field's End organization at registrar@fieldsend.org.
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March 3, 7-9pm
Writing the Teen Novel (2nd Class)

March 10, 7-9pm
Writing the Teen Novel (3rd Class)

March 17, 7-9pm
Writing the Teen Novel (4th Class)

Saturday, April 16th, 10am-2:30pm
Teen Novel Writing Workshop
Suzanne will lead this free workshop sponsored by A Book For All Seasons. This class will cover craft and publishing issues related to writing for the teen reader. All writing levels welcome. To register, please contact Lilly-Anne at la@abookforallseasons.com
Location: Kristall's Restaurant, Leavenworth, WA
 
Tuesday, May 3rd
Publication date for Hotel Angeline: A Novel in 36 Voices
All proceeds benefit NW literacy programs.
 
Thursday, May 19th, 4pm
Suzanne will join NW writers Jennie Shortridge, Garth Stein, William Dietrich, Kevin O'Brien and Robert Dugoni in a panel discussion of Hotel Angeline: A Novel in 36 Voices.
Chuckanut Radio Hour, Bellingham
Pre-event celebration will be held at Village Books, Bellingham

 
Thursday, May 26, 7pm
Suzanne will join NW writers Garth Stein, Craig Welch, Kevin O'Brien, Stacey Levine,
Peter Mountford, Kit Bakke and Sean Beaudoin in a reading and panel discussion of Hotel Angeline: A Novel in 36 Voices.
University Books, University District, Seattle

Wednesday, June 29, 5-7pm
Booksellers for an Evening
Join Field's End and Eagle Harbor Book Company for a special event celebrating writing for all ages, by writers of all ages! Local authors Kathleen Alcalá, Carol Cassella, David Guterson, Jonathan Evison, Suzanne Selfors, George Shannon, Kristin von Kreisler, Susan Wiggs, and Barbara Winther will take over the store, recommending their favorite books on writing as well as their favorite books to read. With a special storytime for kids and plenty of time to chat with authors, it's an event for the entire family. What better way to pick out your stack of books for summer reading?
Eagle Harbor Book Company
157 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island 
www.eagleharborbooks.com

Friday, Sept 16 7-9pm
Kidlitosphere Conference's SCBWI Meet & Greet Author PresentationSuzanne will be introducing kidlit bloggers to her new books.
Monaco Hotel in Seattle

Saturday, Oct 1st 2pm
Bookfest. Kirkland, WA
YA and middle grade authors from the famed Seattle7Writers group who write about subjects from teamwork to time travel will discuss their approaches to writing for tweens and teens, and even the crossover adult reader. They will also cover marketing and publicity strategies, and leave plenty of time to answer questions.” Presenting authors: Kit Bakke, Lynn Brunelle, Deb Caletti, Clare Meeker, Suzanne Selfors.

Saturday, Oct 15th 7-10pm
Up Late Reading
A wild evening of author readings, the way you’ve never heard authors read before. There will be theatrics! Music! Drama! Excitement! Seattle 7 Writers present your favorite Northwest authors as you’ve never seen them before: Erik Larson, Garth Stein, Deb Caletti, Robert Dugoni, Erica Bauermeister, Kevin O'Brien, Maria Dahvana Headley, Jennie Shortridge and Suzanne Selfors.
 
Location: Rainier Valley Cultural Center
http://www.seedseattle.org/seedarts/rvcc.html

Saturday, Nov 19th 3-6pm
Holiday Book SIgning with the Seattle 7 and Friends
Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle

2010
February 12
Cavalcade of Authors
Richmond, WA

March 6, 6:00 p.m.
Bellevue Regional Library (www.kclsfoundation.org)
Literary Lions Gala, A fundraiser for the King County Library System
Time TBA.

March 25-26
PLA 2010 (Portland Library Association)
Portland, OR
Early copies of Smells Like Dog will be available.

APRIL BLOG TOUR FOR SMELLS LIKE DOG
April 1 Bookloons (Win 2 signed copies)
April 3 Grand Magazine
April 5 www.noeldevries.blogspot.com
April 8 A Patchwork of Books (Win a signed copy)
Seattle Public Library's Blog,
Cynsations (Win a signed copy)
Grand Magazine
Eva's Book Addiction
Enchanting Reviews
Flamingnet Book Reviews
The Book Moot
Little Willow

April 10-11
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators of Western WA
Marriott Redmond Town Center
Suzanne will speak on a success story panel. She will also lead two breakout sessions: I'm Sorry But I'm Not In To Take Your Call, exploring the author-agent relationship from the author's point-of-view.
How A Reincaranted Middle-aged Dwarf Became An Immortal 16-year-old And How It Almost Killed Me, exploring the revision process.

April 14
Texas Library Association, San Antonio, TX
Suzanne will speak on a panel: Fantasy for the Younger Crowd.
She will also be signing galley's for her new middle grade novel, Smells Like Dog.

April 27-29
Shakespeare Festival - Florida Virtual School
Online discussion of Saving Juliet. Go to www.flvs.net for more information.

April 28, 6:30-8:30pm
The Inside Story - Local kids authors share their new releases. Come join librarians, teachers and readers for this fun event.
Mockingbird Books, Seattle

May 23, 3pm
Launch Party for Smells Like Dog
Winners announced for writing contest and King/Queen of the Basset Hounds will be crowned.
Eagle Harbor Books, Bainbridge Island

MAY BLOG TOUR FOR SMELLS LIKE DOG
May 25, 6:30pm
Distinguished Reader Program, Central Kitsap School District
Suzanne will be keynote speaker.

Aug 29th, 1-3pm
Super Reader Party
Suzanne will party with students who've completed the summer reading program.
Bainbridge Island Library

Oct 5th, 4-6:30pm
Scholastic Book Fair Workshop, Bellevue Regional Library
Suzanne is this event for teachers and librarians. She will share the inspiration behind her books and present ideas for incorporating her books into the classroom. For more information on the event call 800-548-2665.
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Oct. 6th, 7pm
Bellevue Regional Library
Adults and kids welcome at this free event sponsored by King County Libraries. Come and hear some of the stories behind Suzanne's stories. Light refreshments and book signing to follow.
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Sunday, Oct. 10, 6-8pm
Elliott Bay Books, Seattle
The Novel Live: Kick-Off Party (see below)
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Oct 11-16 The Novel: Live! Suzanne will join 35 NW authors in a stunning literary feat - to write a novel in six days. Each author will take a two-hour shift, which will be streamed live at www.thenovellive.org. You can also watch the event unfold in person at Hugo House in Seattle's Capital Hill neighborhood. Teachers are encouraged to get their students involved in this fun project! Suzanne's writing time is Oct. 13th, 12-2pm PST. For more details go to www.thenovellive.org. Map

Oct. 16th, 7pm
Hugo House, Seattle
Publication Party for The Novel Live. Come help celebrate the conclusion of this unique literary feat.
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Nov. 20th 3-6pm
Phinney Neighborhood Center
Seattle 7 Holiday Signing
Suzanne is a new member of the Seattle 7 and will be joining them for a reading and signing. 10% of proceeds goes to WITS (Writers in the Schools), 5% of the proceeds will benefit Phinney Neighborhood Center.
Some really great NW authors will be on hand to read from their latest works including Robert Dugoni, Erik Larsen, Jim Lynch, Stephanie Kallos, Susan Wiggs, Carol Cassella and many more, including Suzanne.
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Nov. 27th, 1pm
Richmond Beach Library
Writing the Young Adult Novel - Suzanne will teach this 90 minute free workshop sponsored by King County Library System, open to aspiring writers of all levels who are interested in writing for teens.
No registration required - just show up!
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Dec 4th, 10-11:30am
Poulsbo Library
Fundraiser for Kitsap County Library System
Come have milk and cookies with Suzanne and her writing pal, Patrick Jennings. The theme is dogs as Suzanne reads from Smells Like Dog and Patrick from his hilarious book, Guinea Dog. Santa will be on hand for photos, too.
For more information contact Peter Raffa at praffa@krl.org
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2009
Feb. 23: How to Write the Middle Grade Novel
Suzanne will teach this lecture and workshop class for Field's End. It will meet on 4 consecutive Mondays from 7-9pm at the Bainbridge Library.
Register at www.fieldsend.org

Feb. 26:
Suzanne will be the guest author on Book Bites For Kids.

Feb. 27 & 28: Whidbey Writer's Conference
Suzanne will present a workshop, "Wimps and Wonderkids: Heroes in the Middle Grade Novel," and a fireside chat, "Let me introduce you to the middlegrade novel."
Register at www.writeonwhidbey.com

March 6, 2:00 central: Book Bits for Kids

March 8: Book Launch Party for Fortune's Magic Farm
Join us at 3pm (it's daylight savings time so don't forget to set your clocks) at Eagle Harbor Books on Bainbridge Island for a fun event!
Local actors will help Suzanne as she presents a chapter from her latest novel, writing contest winners will be announced, and a raffle ticket will be drawn for a basket of books.
Reserve a seat at www.eagleharborbooks.com

March 13, 6:30pm: Local Authors Night
Suzanne will join other local authors for a meet and greet with readers.
Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo
360 779-5909

March 29, 3pm: Meet the Illustator!
Suzanne and illustrator, Catia Chien, will talk about Fortune's Magic Farm and sign books.
Once Upon a Story Books, 3740 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA.
562 673-5777

April 29: The Inside Story
A twice-yearly salon, hosted by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Suzanne will join other local writers to share the "inside story" of their spring releases. Readers, librarians, booksellers and teachers welcome!
6:30-8:30pm
Island Books, Mercer Island 206 232-6920

May 3-7: International Reading Association Conference
This is Suzanne's first BIG conference so she's excited to attend. She will be signing copies of Fortune's Magic Farm at the Little, Brown booth and Coffeehouse Angel at the Walker/Bloomsbury booth. Panel Discussion: Books for Girls on the Verge of Adolescence
www.reading.org

May 12: Pacific Lutheran University
Guest speaker in the Publishing Procedures Class. Class will have read Coffeehouse Angel and will be designing an e-marketing campaign for the book. Exciting!

May 22, 7pm: Mockingbird Books
Suzanne and three other middle grade authors, Trudi Trueit, Joni Sensel, and Suzanne Williams will present their new books for kids.
www.mockingbirdbooksgl.com
7220 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle
206 518-5886

June and July
Summer Blog Tour for Coffeehouse Angel:
June 21: Books By Their Cover
June 29: Enchanting Reviews (Canada)
July 1: Juiciliciouss Reviews
July 13: Book Worm Book Lovers
July 16: The Story Siren,
July 18: The bookpixie.blogspot.com
July 29: Hope's Bookshelf (and www.youtube.com/hopesbookshelf)
July 30: serenehours.blogspot.com (Vietnam)
August 1: lookatthatbook@live.com.au (Australia)

September 13, 7:00pm, Launch Party for Coffeehouse Angel
Please join Suzanne at Hot Shots Java, her favorite writing spot, to celebrate the release of her 2nd teen novel, Coffeehouse Angel.
Hots Shots is located on Front Street in Poulsbo, across from Sluy's Bakery. 360 779-2171

September 25, 7:00pm
Coffeehouse Angel Tour
Barnes and Noble
Clackamas Town Ctr Mall
12000 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97266, 503-786-3464

October 3
Langley Library, Langley, WA
Suzanne will read from Coffeehouse Angel.

October 8, 7pm
Garfield Book Company, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Suzanne will talk about her teen novels, Coffeehouse Angel and Saving Juliet.

October 10
Angel Event at A Book For All Seasons, Leavenworth, WA
Suzanne will join Susan Wiggs and Sheila Roberts to celebrate their "angel" books.
10:00 AM - 12:00 pm breakfast at Kristall's restaurant.
1:00 PM - 3:00 pm book signings at the store.
Please contact A Book For All Seasons for more information. 509 548-1451 or info@abookforallseasons.com

November 10, 5:30pm
Third Place Books
Suzanne will talk about Coffeehouse Angel.
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA
206-366-3333 www.thirdplacebooks.com

November 14, 3:00pm
Marysville Library
6120 Grove Street, Marysville, WA
360-658-5000

Mukilteo and Granite Falls Libraries TBA

November 22-24
NCTE Conference (National Council for Teachers of English), Philadelphia
Suzanne will join a panel discussion on "Fractured Classics."

December 3rd, 3:00pm
Granite Falls Library, WA
Suzanne will talk about writing for teens and her new book, Coffeehouse Angel

December 3rd, 7:00pm
Mukliteo Library, Mukilteo, WA
Last stop on Suzanne's WA Coffeehouse Angel Tour