I'll be reading at the downtown San Francisco location of amazing Book Passage!

Join Adventures by the Book for a fun afternoon at the Westgate Hotel. I'll be talking about the inspiration behind The Age of Light. Rumor has it there will be champagne and scones! Click here to register.

Join us for an intimate lunch at Paul Martin's American Grill, where I'll discuss my novel over a lovely meal! Tickets must be purchased in advance and include a signed copy of THE AGE OF LIGHT.

 The Literary Society of the Desert is a non-profit organization promoting literacy and the love of reading through presentations by (and discussions with) leading authors as well as promoting literacy, writing skills, and the love of reading in the community. I'll be appearing as part of their 2019 luncheon series, which also includes Hannah Pittard, […]

Please join me for a very special Books and Art event where I'll be in conversation with Julie Robinson about The Age of Light. The morning will begin with a curated viewing of the photography of Graciela Iturbide at ROSEGALLERY followed by a book club style discussion about the novel and Q&A. A Gourmet Grazing Table is included […]

Join the Christamore House Guild in raising money for scholarships and celebrating vibrant and best-selling authors in one of the country's top Book & Author Luncheons. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Visit the Christamore House website to purchase.

Please join me and an all-star lineup of New England authors at the Newburyport Literary Festival, Newburyport MA. Festival's full calendar coming soon!

I'll be joining fellow historical fiction novelist Jenna Blum to discuss our books--Blum's The Lost Family and my  The Age Of Light--at a private brunch in Sudbury, MA. Please email me if you wish to attend!

Join my in one of my favorite cities, Portland, Maine, where I'll be appearing in conversation with Alex Marzano-Lesnevich as part of the Portland Public Library Spotlight Series, presented in conjunction with Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance.  The Spotlight Lecture Series celebrates new works by notable authors from around the country.  This series is sponsored […]

More details coming soon!

Craft on Draft is a reading series created and managed by alumni of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator program and devoted to great fiction—and the mechanics behind it. Three authors read and discuss their work, plus that of one lucky audience member. So grab a drink, a page of your own writing, and come craft your own […]

FYA Community Studio's first literary event will be a moderated Q&A with local writers Jane Healey and Whitney Scharer  on writing historical fiction. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 21st at 7pm in their new location at 647 Main Street.  Writers: this is a great opportunity to network with other writers and learn about the Writers’ in Residence program and Writers’ Room. Join […]

Read the book. Be a part of the conversation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the author for a lively and interactive evening focused on a terrific new novel. Together, we’ll explore the plot, characters, and themes of the work. In addition, participants will gain rare insights about the writer’s own perspective and creative […]

On the first Tuesday of every month, The Bookstore Plus hosts a unique Book Club experience where readers have the opportunity to discuss the book club pick with the author via video chat. I'll be Skyping with their bookclub on June 4th at 7:00pm. The book club is free and open to the public.

CALLING ALL BOOK CLUBS!, foodies, and readers who love food, books, cocktails, conversation….Jenna Blum, author of The Lost Family, is hosting a supper club LIVE from her apartment on the Facebook TV Page Book Studio 16 with moi!  Jenna and Whitney will answer all the questions you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask […]

Booklab is the Boston literary salon hosted by Kathleen C. Stone. Once a month she and a friend invite an author into one of their living rooms for reading and discussion of fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

We might as well light something on fire, right? Jenna Blum, Ron Maclean and I will do just that. Flaming cocktails, flaming desserts, and fiery readings. Please join us in a celebration of all things flambé. Eat, drink, buy a book. Hors d’oeuvres and flaming desserts provided. Cash bar. Full menu available.

Writers reading, Songwriters singing - it's the return of Earfull - Spring 2019 Edition! Join me for a night of readings and fabulous music on the Branch Line patio. I'll be reading with Peter Orner and the musicians are Hilken Mancini & Chris Colbourn, and Carissa Johnson. Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7:00pm.