Events

I'll be a guest and panelist at ConCarolinas in Charlotte, NC again this year. One of my favorites conventions where all the threads of my writing life come together.

May 29-31

8629 J M Keynes Dr., Charlotte, North Carolina 28262, United States

The Dark Doorway: A Horror Writing Workshop for Beginners 2:00-5:00 16 May 2026 at Moondog Meadery in Durham, NC

Join noted horror writers Samantha Bryant, Michael G. Williams, and Richard Dansky for a 3 hour workshop that will teach you the basics of writing the scary stuff. From building the best monsters to avoiding cliches, this class will show you how to add horror to your writing in the best ways possible.

Roebling Books and Coffee in Newport, Kentucky area is hosting me (and a slew of other area writers) for a Book Block Party on April 25, 2026 in celebration of Indie Bookstore Day!

I'll be selling my new GenX romances, all set in the Cincinnati area at a table from 10:00-12:00.

1:00-4:00 At Oak City Brewing in Knightdale, NC: https://oakcitybrewingcompany.com/

Mar 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Optimist Farm, 2908 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC 27539, USA

Come out to Tapyard Raleigh on March 22 from 3:00-7:00 to hear performances by area musicians and writers, and support the local arts scene at a night of female excellence.

Oak&Ink Bookish Boutiques are the best! And I'm happy to be a guest of Edit Beer (1911 Sego Ct., Raleigh NC) from 2:00-5:00 on March 21.

HiWire Brewing

800 Taylor St #9-150,

Durham, NC 27701

1:00

Ret-con is a small, diverse convention at the Doubletree Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park, 4810 Page Creek Ln, Durham, NC 27703, March 6-8, 2026.

I'll be onsite throughout the Nevermore Film Festival at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Durham, NC, selling my horror stories and other books. Come by to watch some excellent indie film, the Triangle's best popcorn, and a chance to talk with me, Michael G. Williams, and other area creators.

February 27-March 2, 2026

Fizzwerks Brewery

618 Ramseur St #103, Durham, NC 27701

1:00-4:00

February 14

12:00-5:00

Tap Yard Beer Garden

1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604

The first event where you can buy TWO of my new GenX Romances, months ahead of their offical release!

Saturday Feb 7th 6-9

Southline Brewery

518 Old Apex Rd, Cary, NC 27511

Come share scary stories with me, Richard Creekmore, Michael G. Williams, Jon Carroll Thomas, and our host Richard Dansky. 6:00-7:30 at Flyleaf Books in Chapel HIll, NC.

https://flyleafbooks.com/event/nchwa-2026

I'll be at Folk and Fable in Cary NC on January 11th from 2:00-4:00 with my Menopausal Superheroes series. Come by to get your signed paperback or hardback copies, or just to say hello!

PAINTED TREE BOOTH H16 & H29

240 Crossroads Blvd

Cary, NC, 27518

December 20, 2025 7:00 p.m.

Moondog Meadery, Durham

12:00-5:00 at Raleigh Ironworks

2:00-8:00

Hugger Mugger Brewing

229 Wicker Street, Sanford, North Carolina 28327

Frank*ology, a virtual conference focused around Mary Shelley's creation.

Details on the site: https://westofcanon.com/frankology/

I'm presenting my short story "Adam of the North" at 4:30

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81719480791?pwd=whyA4FFPGKmi3UKOX6PwLu8bRAoNCb.1

Meeting ID: 817 1948 0791

Passcode: 537797

2:00-5:00

Oak City Brewing

616 N. First Ave

Knightdale, NC 27545