One of the most rewarding parts of publishing a book isn’t necessarily seeing your name on the cover. It’s getting the opportunity to meet the people who actually read it.
And I’m happy to announce that I’ll be doing just that again!
Tonight! Thursday, November 12, I’ll be participating in The End Bookstore’s Semi-Annual Local Author Reception: Holiday Edition!
The event takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 3055 W. Tilghman Street in
Allentown, PA and brings together a wonderful group of independent authors for an evening celebrating books, creativity, and the people who bring stories to life.
I’ll be there with my latest novel, The Seventh Echo, and I’m looking forward to meeting readers, authors, signing copies, and talking about the story behind the story.
For those who haven’t yet made the trip to Fairmont, Pennsylvania, The Seventh Echo follows Dan Mercer, a 57-year-old corporate executive who returns to the hometown he left behind nearly fifty years earlier.
What begins as one final assignment before retirement quickly becomes something far more personal.
It’s a story about memory, childhood, regret, and the secrets we sometimes bury so deeply that we convince ourselves they never existed.
And, as anyone who’s read the book already knows, Fairmont has a few secrets of its own.
Why Local Author Events Matter
I’ve always believed there’s something special about independent bookstores.
They’re more than places to buy books. They’re places where stories are discovered, conversations begin, and writers have an opportunity to connect with readers in a way that simply isn’t possible through a computer screen.
As someone who’s spent years writing about other people’s creative journeys, it’s still a little surreal to find myself on the other side of the table.
But it’s also one of my favorite parts of being an author.
And events like this are especially important for independent writers. We don’t always have enormous publishing companies or marketing departments behind us. Much of what we accomplish comes from word of mouth, the kindness of readers, and the support of bookstores willing to give local authors a chance.
That’s why I’m excited to be part of this event.
Come Say Hello!
With the holidays approaching, this is also a great opportunity to discover something different for the book lover on your shopping list.
There will be a variety of local authors and genres represented, so whether you’re looking for suspense, mystery, romance, poetry, or something completely unexpected, you might just find your next favorite read.
And if you’ve already purchased The Seventh Echo, feel free to stop by anyway. I’d love to hear what you thought of the story, answer questions, or simply catch up.
One of the best things about writing a novel is discovering how differently readers interpret the same characters and events. Sometimes they even notice things I hadn’t considered myself.
So, if you’re in the area tonight, I hope you’ll stop by, support some independent authors, and spend a little time surrounded by books.
Every echo begins with a secret.
And I hope to share a few of them with you tonight!
Event details
Thursday, November 12, 2026
5:30–7:00 p.m.
The End Bookstore — 3055 W. Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104
Meet 13 participating authors. Books available for purchase and signing.
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