Here’s where you’ll find information on Christopher Valen’s appearances throughout the year.
Check back here for additional dates as they are added to the calendar.
If you are a bookseller or librarian and would like to request a visit by Christopher, please send him an email at cjvalen@comcast.net.
FEBRUARY 2025
Wednesdays February 5, 12, 19, 26, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Heirloom Farmer’s Market
101 South La Cañada Drive
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 882-2157
Friday and Saturday, February 14-15, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
GVR West Center Arts and Crafts Festival
1111 S. GVR Dr.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 625-0288
MARCH 2025
Wednesdays March 5, 12, 19, 26 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Heirloom Farmer’s Market
101 South La Cañada Dr.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 882-2157
MAY 2025
Saturday, May 17, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Shadow Falls signing
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
JUNE 2025
Monday, June 16, 7:00 pm
Minnesota Mystery Night
Lucky’s 13 Pub
1352 Sibley Memorial Hwy
Mendota, MN 55150
(651) 452-1311
AUGUST 2025
Thursday, August 14, 12:00 pm
Albert Lea Lunch and Learn Series
Sponsored by the Albert Lea library
City Council Chambers/Third floor of City Hall
221 E Clark St.
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507 377-4350
SEPTEMBER 2025
Saturday, September 20, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Book Signing/Rosemount Art Fair
Steeple Center
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2569
OCTOBER 2025
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5:00-6:30 pm
Shadow Falls Discussion/Signing
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour/Valley Bookseller
Lowell Inn
102 2nd St. N.
Stillwater, MN 55082
NOVEMBER 2025
Wednesdays November 5, 12, 19, 26 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Heirloom Farmer’s Market
101 South La Cañada Dr.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 882-2157
Saturday, November 29th, 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Holiday Book Fair
Sponsored by the Arizona Authors Association
Desert Hills Lutheran Church
2150 S. Camino Del Sol
Green Valley, AZ 85622
DECEMBER 2025
Wednesdays December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Heirloom Farmer’s Market
101 South La Cañada Dr.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 882-2157
FEBRUARY 2024
Friday and Saturday, February 16-17, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
GVR West Center Arts and Crafts Festival
1111 S. GVR Dr.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 625-0288
MARCH 2024
Wednesdays March 6, 13, 20, 27, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Heirloom Farmer’s Market
101 South La Cañada Drive
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 882-2157
MAY 2024
Monday, May 20, 7:00 pm
Minnesota Mystery Night.
Christopher Valen In Conversation With Author Brian Lutterman
Axel’s Restaurant
1318 Sibley Memorial Highway
Mendota, MN
(651) 686-4840
JUNE 2024
Wednesday, June 5, 4:30-6:00 pm
Discussion/Signing
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour/Valley Bookseller
Lowell Inn
102 2nd St. N.
Stillwater, MN 55082
NOVEMBER 2024
Wednesdays November 6, 13, 20, 27, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Heirloom Farmer’s Market
101 South La Cañada Drive
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 882-2157
DECEMBER 2024
Wednesdays December 4, 11, 18, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Heirloom Farmer’s Market
101 South La Cañada Drive
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 882-2157
SEPTEMBER 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Discussion/Signing
Cannon Falls Area Citizens and Law Enforcement Partnership – TRIAD
Cannon Valley Senior Center,
120 State Street West
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-2136
Saturday, September 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Book Signing/Country Faire
Steeple Center
14375 S. Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2569
Saturday, September 23, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
No Way To Die Book Launch
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
OCTOBER 2023
Saturday, October 7, 10 am to 4 pm
Meet & Greet/Signing
Deep Valley Book Festival
Country Inn & Suites
Conference Center
1900 Premier Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 225-0007
NOVEMBER 2023
Saturday, November 25, 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Book Signing
Holiday Book Festival
Desert Hills Lutheran Church
2150 S Camino Del Sol
Green Valley, AZ 85622
(520) 648-1633
JUNE 2022
Wednesday, June 1, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour/Valley Bookseller
The Zephyr Theatre
601 N Main St
Stillwater, MN 55082
SEPTEMBER 2021
Saturday, September 25, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Book Signing/Country Faire
Steeple Center
14375 S. Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2569
OCTOBER 2021
Saturday, October 16, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
The Price Of Life Book Launch
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
Wednesday, October 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
St. Paul Club
Presentation/Book Signing
Tinucci’s Restaurant
396 21st St.
Newport, MN 55055
(651) 459-3211
DECEMBER 2021
Saturday, December, 18, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall
7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-6402
MAY 2019
Saturday, May 11, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Cooked To Death Anthology including Dead Vent, a John Santana Short Story
Signing With Other Authors
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
Saturday, May 18, 10:30-12:30 p.m.
Cooked To Death Anthology including Dead Vent, a John Santana Short Story
Signing and Discussion With Other Authors
Scout and Morgan Books
114 Buchanan St. N.
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-2474
Friday, May 31, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Cooked To Death Anthology including Dead Vent, a John Santana Short Story
Signing With Other Authors
Another Chapter (Formerly Common Good Books)
38 Snelling Ave. S.
St Paul, MN 55105
651-225-8989
JULY 2019
Saturday, July 27, 11:30-3:00 p.m.
John Santana Mysteries Book Signing
New Barnes & Noble Bookstore
City Place Shopping Center
375 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
SEPTEMBER 2019
Saturday, September 7, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
City Of Stones Book Launch
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
Saturday, Sept. 14, 11:30-3:00
City Of Stones Book Signing
Barnes & Noble
City Place Shopping Center
375 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
OCTOBER 2019
Saturday, October 5, 10 am to 4 pm
Meet & Greet/Signing
Deep Valley Book Festival
Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center
119 So. Front Street, next to the City Center Hotel
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-1446
Saturday, October 12, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
Galleria Shopping Center
3230 W. 69th
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 920-2124
DECEMBER 2019
Saturday, December 14, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
5130 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 512-1166
Saturday, December, 21, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall
7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-6402
MARCH 2018
Saturday, March 3, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall
7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85741
(520) 742-6402
MAY 2018
Wednesday, May 2, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour/Valley Bookseller
Dock Café
425 East Nelson Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 430-3385
SEPTEMBER 2018
Thursday, September 13, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Hutchinson Public Library
50 Hassan St. S.E.
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2368
Wednesday, September 26, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Penn Lake Library
8800 Penn Avenue. S.
Bloomington, MN 55431
(612) 543-5800
DECEMBER 2018
Sunday, December 16, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
5130 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 512-1166
Saturday, December 22, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall
7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-6402
APRIL 2017
Saturday, April 15, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall
7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-6402
MAY 2017
Thursday, May 18, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Redwood Falls Public Library
509 South Lincoln Street
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 627-8650
JUNE 2017
June 10, 11-3 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Author Fest, hosted by Beagle Books
American Legion
900 1st St. E.
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-2665
Thursday, June 15, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Thomas St. Angelo Public Library
1305 2nd Avenue
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-2767
SEPTEMBER 2017
Saturday, September 16, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Country Faire
Steeple Center
14375 Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 322-6000
Saturday, September 30, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Speak For The Dead Book Launch
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
OCTOBER 2017
Saturday, October 7, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
2100 Snelling Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 639-9256
Saturday, October 14, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
8040 Wedgewood Lane N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 420-4517
NOVEMBER 2017
Saturday, November 11, 11:00-1:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Chapter 2 Books
226 Locust St.
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 220-8818
DECEMBER 2017
Saturday, December 2, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
3940 Division Street,
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-4537
Saturday, December 9, 11:00-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
Galleria Shopping Center
3230 W. 69th
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 920-2124
Saturday, December 16, 11:00-3:00
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
Maplewood Mall
3001 White Bear Avenue N.
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 779-9999
FEBRUARY 2016
Saturday, February 13, 10:30 a.m.-11-30 p.m.
Reading/Discussion/Signing
Lake City Public Library
201 S. High Street
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4013
MARCH 2016
Monday, March 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Reading/Discussion/Signing
"Coffee With The Author" Series
Reservations Required
Barnes & Noble
Woodbury Village Shopping Center
7020 Valley Creek Plaza
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-739-7274
MAY 2016
Saturday, May 28, 11:00-1:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
8040 Wedgwood Lane N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-420-4517
The Darkness Hunter 2015 Event Schedule
JUNE 2015
Saturday, June 20, 11:00-1:00 p.m.
Sister Wolf Books
20471 State 226
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 732-7565
AUGUST 2015
Wednesday, August 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Reading/Discussion/Signing
Explore Noir Event With Chuck Logan & Steve Thayer
Walnut Room, Dick’s Bar & Grill
111 Walnut Street
Hudson, Wisconsin 54016
SEPTEMBER 2015
Saturday, September 12, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
The Darkness Hunter Publication Party
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
Saturday, September 12, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Valley Bookseller 25-Year Celebration
Lowell Inn Banquet Center
102 2nd St. N.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Sunday, September 13, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Edina Fall Into Arts Festival
Centennial Lakes Park/Author Studio Kiosk
Edina, MN 55435
Friday, September 18, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Lake Country Booksellers
4766 Washington
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 426-0918
Saturday, September 19, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
2100 Snelling Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 697-0546
Thursday, September 24 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Presentation/Signing
Minnesota Triad Conference
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
5734 Sturgeon Lake Road
Welch, MN 55089
Saturday, September 26, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
River Hills Mall
1850 Adams St. #404
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3444
OCTOBER 2015
Saturday, October 3, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
8040 Wedgewood Lane N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763)-420-4517
Friday, October 9, 1:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
333 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-4800
Saturday, October 10, 12:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
101 Jordan Creek Parkway
W. Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 453-2980
Friday, October 16, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Reading/Discussion
Eat My Words bookstore
228 2nd Street N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(651) 243-1756
October 17, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
13131 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(952)-546-2006
Saturday, October 24, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
3800 State Road 16
LaCrosse, Wisconsin 54601
(608) 785-1330
Saturday, October 31, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Chapter 2 Books
226 Locust St.
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 220-8818
NOVEMBER 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 4:30- 6:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour/Valley Bookseller
Dock Café
425 East Nelson Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 430-3385
Saturday, November 14, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
7433 Mineral Point Road
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 827-0809
Saturday November 21 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
Galleria Shopping Center
3225 W. 69th
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 920-0633
Saturday, November 28, 9:00-11:00 p.m.
Book Club/The Darkness Hunter Discussion
Book Corner
783 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 730-0661
DECEMBER
Thursday, December 3, 5:00-8 p.m.
Meet & Greet
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 42
Phoenix, AZ 85050
480-538-8520
Friday, December 4, 11:00-2:00
Meet & Greet
Barnes & Noble Arrowhead Crossing
7685 W. Bell Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
623-487-9022
Saturday, December 5, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall
7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-6402
Sunday, December 6, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble, San Tan Village
2150 East Williams Field Rd #105
Gilbert, AZ 85295
480-857-8033
Saturday, December 12, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
3940 Division Street,
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-4537
Saturday, December 19, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble, Maplewood Mall
3001 White Bear Avenue N.
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 779-9999
MARCH 2014
Saturday, March 1, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Death’s Way Publication Party
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
Tuesday, March 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Lake Elmo Library
3537 Lake Elmo Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651)-773-4926
Saturday, March 8, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
2100 Snelling Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 697-0546
Thursday, March 13, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet
Barnes & Noble Fiesta Shopping Center
10500 N. 90th Street
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
(480) 391-0048
Friday, March 14, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall
7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85741
(520) 512-1166
Saturday, March 15, 10:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble, Ahwatukee Foothills Town Center
4847 E. Ray Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
(480) 940-7136
Saturday, March 22, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
Galleria Shopping Center
3225 W. 69th
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 920-0633
APRIL 2014
Saturday, April 12, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
3800 State Road 16
LaCrosse, Wisconsin 54601
(608) 785-1330
Tuesday, April 16, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble-Chateau Theater 15
1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 288-3848
Saturday, April 19, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
131 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(952) 546-2006
Thursday, April 24, 9:30-11:00
Woodbury YMCA
Discussion/Signing
Woodbury YMCA Book Club
2175 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 731-9507
Saturday, April 26, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
7433 Mineral Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
(608) 827-0472
MAY 2014
Saturday, May 3, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
14880 Florence Trail
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 997-8928
Wednesday, May 7, 4:30- 6:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour/Valley Bookseller
Dock Café
425 East Nelson Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 430-3385
Saturday, May 10, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
333 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-4800
Sunday, May 11, 10:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
101 Jordan Creek Parkway
W. Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 453-2980
Saturday, May 17, 9:00-11:00
Discussion/Signing
Book Corner
783 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 730-0661
JUNE 2014
Saturday, June 28, 11:30-1:30 p.m.
Sister Wolf Books
20471 State 226
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 732-7565
JULY 2014
Friday, July 11, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Lake Country Booksellers
4766 Washington
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 426-0918
DECEMBER 2014
Saturday, December 20, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Maplewood Mall
3001 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 779-9999
JANUARY 2013
Saturday, January 5, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
3940 Division Street,
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-4537
Saturday, January 19, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Book Discussion/Signing
The Book Corner
783 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 730-0661
MARCH 2013
Thursday, March 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Lake Elmo Library
3537 Lake Elmo Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 773-4926
APRIL 2013
Saturday, April 6, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Signing
St. Peter Book Festival
Saint Peter Community Center
601 S. Washington Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 933-7588
Wednesday, April 10, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
TRIAD - Citizens and Law Enforcement Partnership
Shepherd’s Center
120 State Street West
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-2136
Wednesday, April 10, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Wildwood Branch Library
763 Stillwater Road
Mahtomedi, MN 55115
(651) 426-2042
Thursday, April 18, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
National Library Week Author Celebration
Lake Elmo Library
3537 Lake Elmo Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 773-4926
MAY 2013
Monday, May 13, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Last Word Book Discussion Group
Barnes & Noble
Galleria Shopping Center
3225 W 69th
Edina, MN 55435
952-920-0633
JUNE 2013
Saturday, June 22, 11:30-1:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Sister Wolf Books
20471 State 226
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 732-7565
Sunday, June 23, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Country Inn
4940 U.S. 61
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 429-5393
JULY 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
KFAI Radio, 90.3 MHZ in Minneapolis, 106.7 MHZ in St. Paul
1808 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612) 341-3144
OCTOBER 2103
Thursday, October 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Ridgehaven Mall
13131 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(952) 546-2006
Tuesday, October 22, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Lake Elmo Library
3537 Lake Elmo Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 773-4926
NOVEMBER 2013
Saturday, November 16, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Dakota Library Author Fair
Meet & Greet/Signing
Dakota County Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Avenue W.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 891-7570
Friday- Sunday, November 22-24, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Miami Book Fair International/Conquill Press Booth
Meet & Greet/Signing
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida 33132
DECEMBER 2013
Saturday, December 7, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Ridgehaven Mall
13131 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(952) 546-2006
Saturday, December 21, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Maplewood Mall
3001 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 779-9999
JANUARY 2012
Saturday, January 14, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Discussion/Signing
Author's Studio
Edina Art Center
4701 W 64th Street
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 903-5780
MARCH 2012
Saturday, March 24, 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Writer's Festival and Book Fair
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 563-8587
APRIL 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble
3400 Rib Mountain Drive
Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
(715) 241-6360
Saturday, April 7, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Write of Spring
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
JUNE 2012
Thursday, June 14, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble–Chateau Theater
1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 288-3848
Saturday, June 23, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Sister Wolf Books
20471 State 226
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 732-7565
SEPTEMBER 2012
Saturday, September 29, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Bone Shadows Publication Party
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
OCTOBER 2012
Friday, October 5, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing - Lake Country Books
4766 Washington
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 426-0918
Saturday, October 6, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
1201 42nd Street SW
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
(701) 281-1002
Saturday, October 13, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
2100 Snelling Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 697-0546
Saturday, October 20, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
3800 State Road 16
LaCrosse, Wisconsin 54601
(608) 785-1330
Saturday, October 27, 11:30-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
101 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 453-2980
Sunday, October 28, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
333 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-4800
NOVEMBER 2012
Saturday, November 3, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
7433 Mineral Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
(608) 827-0472
Sunday, November 4, 11:00-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
2710 South Green Bay Road
Racine, Wisconsin 53406
(262) 598-9757
Wednesday, November 7, 4:30- 6:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour/Valley Bookseller
Dock Café
425 East Nelson Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 430-3385
Saturday, November 10, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
1600 Miller Trunk Highway
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 786-0714
Saturday, November 17, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble, Maplewood Mall
3001 White Bear Avenue N.
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 779-9999
Saturday, November 24, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
14880 Florence Trail
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 997-8928
DECEMBER 2012
Saturday, December 1, 11:00- 2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall
7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85741
(520) 512-1166
Sunday, December 2, 11a.m.-2 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble, Ahwatukee Foothills Town Center
4847 E. Ray Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
(480) 940-7136
Tuesday, December 4, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble-Chateau Theater 15
1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 288-3848
Saturday, December 8, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
Galleria Shopping Center
3225 W. 69th
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 920-0633
Sunday, December 16, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
7433 Mineral Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
(608) 827-0472
Friday, December 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
101 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 453-2980
Saturday, December 22, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
333 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-4800
APRIL 2011
Saturday, April 2, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
9th Annual "Write of Spring"
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
MAY 2011
Saturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Montrose-Waverly Community Fair
Railroad Park
Waverly, MN 55390
(612) 790-2236
JUNE 2011
Saturday, June 25, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Book Signing
Good Neighbor Days/Community Fair
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-2589
SEPTEMBER 2011
Sunday, September 4, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Sister Wolf Books
20471 State 226
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 732- 7565
Saturday, September 10th, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Bad Weeds Never Die Publication Party
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-870-3785
Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble
3400 Rib Mountain Drive
Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
(715) 241-6360
Tuesday, September 20, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble-Chateau Theater 15
1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 288-3848
Friday, September 23, 9:30-12:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Lake Country Books
4766 Washington
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 426-0918
Saturday, September 24, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
1201 42nd Street SW 58103
Fargo, North Dakota
(701) 281-1002
Sunday, September 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
565 South 7th Street
Bismarck, North Dakota 58504
(701) 224-1300
OCTOBER 2011
Saturday, October 1, 11:00-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
7433 Mineral Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
(608) 827-0472
Saturday, October 8, 11:00-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
2100 Snelling Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
(651-697-0546
Saturday, October 15, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
3800 State Road 16
LaCrosse, Wisconsin 54601
(608) 785-1330
Saturday, October 22 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
The Book Stall at Chestnut Court
811 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-8880
Thursday, October 27, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Oakview Mall
3333 Oakview Drive
Omaha, Nebraska 68144
(402) 691-4557
Friday, October 28, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
8625 NW Prairie View Road Spac
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 505-3355
Saturday, October 29, 11:00-1:00 p.m
Discussion/Signing
Big Sleep Books
239 North Euclid Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6100
NOVEMBER 2011
Saturday, November 5, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
14880 Florence Trail
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-997-8928
Saturday, November 12, 1-3 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble, Maplewood Mall
3001 White Bear Avenue N. Ste 1030
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651)-779-9999
Saturday, November 19, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble
2710 South Green Bay Road
Racine, Wisconsin 53406
(262) 598-9757
Wednesday, November 30, 1-4 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble, Fiesta Shopping Center
10500 N. 90th Street
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
(480) 391-0048
DECEMBER 2011
Friday, December 2, 11a.m.-2 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble, Ahwatukee Foothills Town Center
4847 E. Ray Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
(480) 940-7136
Saturday, December 3, 11:00- 2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble Foothills Mall
7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85741
(520) 512-1166
Wednesday, December 7, 4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour/Valley Bookseller
Dock Café
425 East Nelson Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 430-3385
Friday, December 9, 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble-Galleria Shopping Center
3225 W. 69th
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 920-0633
Tuesday, December 13, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
Barnes & Noble-Chateau Theater 15
1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 288-3848
JANUARY 2010
Saturday, January 16, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Book Club Discussion/Signing
The Book Corner
783 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 730-0661
FEBRUARY 2010
Monday, February 1, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Book Club Discussion
YMCA Andover
15200 Hanson Blvd
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 230- 9622
Tuesday, February 9, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Luncheon/Discussion/Signing
Osseo Book Club/Hennepin Technical College
9000 Brooklyn Boulevard
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
Saturday, February 27, 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
7th Annual Writer's Festival and Book Fair
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 563-8587
MARCH 2010
Friday, March 12, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Interview
KARE 11 News with Pat Evans
8811 Olson Memorial Highway
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Saturday, March 20, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet/Signing
8th Annual "Write of Spring"
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 870-3785
APRIL 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Discussion/Signing
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour/Valley Bookseller
Dock Café
425 East Nelson Street,
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 430-3770
Tuesday, April 20, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble-Chateau Theater
15 – 1st St. SW,
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 288-3848
Monday, April 26, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Mystery Book Club Discussion/Signing
Barnes & Noble– Maple Grove
8040 Wedgewood Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 420-4517
JUNE 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble-Chateau Theater
15 – 1st St. SW,
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 288-3848
Friday, June 25, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Sister Wolf Books
20471 State 226
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 732-7565
OCTOBER 2010
Thursday, October 22, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble
3940 Division Street
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-4537
MARCH 2009
6th Annual Writer's Festival and Book Fair
Saturday, March 21
Bloomington Art Center
10:30-3:00 p.m.
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-563-8587
7th Annual "Write of Spring"
Saturday, March 28
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
12:00-1:00 p.m.
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-870-3785
SEPTEMBER 2009
"The Black Minute" Publication Party
Saturday, September 12th
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
12:00-2:00 p.m.
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-870-3785
Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. – Noon
Book Signing
A Novel Place
202 County Rd 81
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 424-4122
Sunday, September 20, 2-4 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Borders Books & Music
8472 Tamarack Bay
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 578-2931 or 578-3865
Thursday, September 24, 7-9 p.m.
Killer Cocktails @ Midwest Booksellers Association (Not open to the public)
Common Good Books
165 Western Ave N, Ste. 14
St. Paul MN 55102
Saturday, Sept. 26, 1:00 p.m.
Midwest Booksellers Association
Trade Show (Not open to the public)
Christopher Valen appearance at North Star Press booth
St. Paul, Minnesota
Tuesday, September 29, 7:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Common Good Books
165 Western Ave N, Ste. 14,
St. Paul MN 55102
(651) 225-8989
OCTOBER 2009
Saturday, October 3, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Lake Country Booksellers
4766 Washington Square,
White Bear Lake MN 55110
(651) 426-0918
Saturday, October 10, 10:00-5:00 p.m.
Book Signing
Twin Cities Book Festival
Minneapolis Community % Technical College
1501 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6200
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. –2 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble-Chateau Theater
15 – 1st St. SW,
Rochester MN
(507) 288-3848
Saturday October 17, 2-4 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble - Apache Mall
1201–12th Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 281-7950
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
Reading, Discussion & Signing
Booked For Murder
2701 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705
(608) 238-2701
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30–8 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble, Valley View Mall
3800 State Road 16, La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-1330
Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.
Meet& Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble - Har Mar Mall
2100 North Snelling Ave
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 639-9256
NOVEMBER 2009
Saturday, November 7, 11:30-2 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble
1201 42 S. SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 281-1002
Thursday, November 12, 7:15-8:00 p.m. CST
Blog Talk Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/VoicesAndVibes
Click on the "Click To Listen" button to hear the show
live. You can also call in to the show by dialing
(646) 595-4107
Saturday, November 14, 11:00 a.m.
Friends of the Maple Grove Library Book Fair
Barnes & Noble - Maple Grove
8040 Wedgewood Lane
Maple Grove MN 55369
(763) 420-5191 or (763) 420-4517
Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble
4550 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 226-0162
Wednesday, November 18, 6 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Borders
1200 South Duff
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-2833
Friday, November 20, 5-9 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Hastings Entertainment Centers
800 Juan Tabo NE, Suite “A”
Albuquerque, NM 87123-1444
(505) 296-6107
Saturday, November 21 at 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble, Coronado Center
6600 Menaul Blvd., NE, Albuquerque NM 87110
(505) 883-8200
Friday, November 27, 1-4:00 p.m.
Best of Times Bookstore
425 West Third Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-1003
Saturday, November 28, 2-4 p.m.
Meet & Greet
Back to Books
520 Second Street,
Hudson, Wisconsin 54016
(715) 381-1188
DECEMBER 2009
Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble
Northland Square SC, 333 Collins Rd NE Bldg 1
Cedar Rapids IA 52402
(319) 393-4800
Tuesday, December 8, 11-2:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Barnes & Noble - Chateau Theatre
15 1st St. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 288-3848
Thursday, December 10, 7 p.m.
Meet & Greet, Signing
Borders
8472 Tamarack Bay
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 578-2931 or 578-3865
MARCH 2008
Book Launch and Publication Party
Saturday, March 1
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
12:00-2:00 p.m.
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-870-3785
Book Signing
Saturday, March 22
The Book Corner
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
783 Radio Drive # 115
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-730-0661
6th Annual “Write of Spring”
Saturday, March 22
Once Upon A Crime Bookstore
1:00-2:00 p.m.
604 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-870-3785
APRIL 2008
5th Annual Writer's Festival and Book Fair
Saturday, April 5
Bloomington Art Center
10:30-3:00
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-563-8587
MAY 2008
Saturday, May 24th, 10am –Noon
Discussion & Signing
Lake Country Booksellers
4766 Washington Square
White Bear Lake MN 55110
(651) 426-0918
Saturday, May 10th, 11:00-1:00
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble – Maplewood Mall
3001 White Bear Avenue North
Maplewood MN 55109
(651) 779-9999
JUNE 2008
Tuesday, June 3rd, 7:00 p.m.
Reading, Discussion & Book Signing
Barnes & Noble - Har Mar Mall
2100 North Snelling Ave
Roseville MN 55113
(651) 639-9256
Thursday, June 12, 11:00-2:00
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble – Chateau Theatre
15 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN
(507) 288-3848
Tuesday, June 17, 6:30-8:30
Book Signing & Reading
R.H. Stafford Branch Library
8595 Central Park Place
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 731-1320
Saturday, June 21, 2:00 p.m.
Reading, Discussion & Book Signing
Booked For Murder
2701 University Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53705
(608) 238-2701
(800) 200-5996
Wednesday, June 25, 7:00-8:00
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble – Miller Mall
1600 Miller Trunk Highway
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 786-0710
JULY 2008
Saturday, July 12th, 1:00-3:00
Reading, Discussion & Book Signing
Barnes & Noble - Valley View Mall
3800 State Road 16
LaCrosse, Wisconsin 54601
(608) 785-1330
AUGUST 2008
Monday, August 25, 7:00 p.m.
Mystery Book Club Discussion & Signing
Barnes & Noble – Maple Grove
8040 Wedgewood Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 420-4517
SEPTEMBER 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Reading, Discussion & Signing
Barnes & Noble, Coronado Center
6600 Menaul Blvd. NE,
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
(505) 883-8200
Sunday, September 7, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet Signing
Borders Sanbusco Center
500 Montezuma
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
(505) 954-4707
Thursday, September 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Reading, Discussion & Book Signing
Merriam Park Library
1831 Marshall Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
(651) 642-0385
Thursday, September 18, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble - Chateau Theatre
15 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 288-3848
OCTOBER 2008
Monday, October 6, 1:00 a.m.
Interview
Al Malmberg Radio Show
WCCO Radio
625 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 370-0676
Saturday, October 11, 10:00-5:00 p.m.
Book Signing
Twin Cities Book Festival
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
1501 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6200
NOVEMBER 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble - Apache Mall
1201 12th Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 281-7950
Friday, November 14, 7:00 p.m.
Reading, Discussion & Signing
e.p. atelier
609 South 10th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 332-4000
DECEMBER 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble - Chateau Theatre
15 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 288-3848
Saturday, December 6, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble - Apache Mall
1201 12th Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 281-7950