Engaging discussions on equality, social justice, and the art of writing mystery
I love connecting with readers! Whether you are hosting a book club or a small community event, I’m available for virtual and in-person visits to discuss the themes of empathy, racial bias, and the roles mystery, folklore and suspense play in my work.
Available Topics:
In My Experience: Discussing interracial relationships, family estrangement, and the history and perpetuation of systemic racism. Based on Another Day in Post-Racial America and American Dreaming
Folk Noir and Social Justice: Blending world folklore with suspense to tackle contemporary social justice issues in fiction.
The Power of Empathy in Writing: How to write about high-stakes social issues without compromising suspense.
Cast of Characters: How to build a diverse community of characters where the reader “cares deeply for every voice in [the] ensemble, even when they’re flawed or in conflict.”
Suggest a Topic: Open to hearing your suggestions
Book Clubs
Discussion Guides: Located in the back of each book, or submit questions you would like to ask.
Q&A/Behind the Scenes: A little bit about what inspired A Cadence Mystery.
Fees:
- Speaking engagements, in-person: travel, plus negotiated fee (nominal)
- Speaking engagements, in-person (Piedmont-Triad, NC): negotiated fee (nominal)
- Speaking engagement, virtual: negotiated fee (nominal)
- Book club, virtual (30-45 minutes): no charge
Please contact author using contact page:
- Tell me about your book club/organization
- Number of people you anticipate will attend
- Topic or book you want to discuss
- Zoom or live meeting
- Possible dates
- Any other helpful information
I’ll get back to you within 48 hours. Thank you!