Events & Workshops
AKMARAL Book Tour and Events
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Advance Registration Is Greatly Appreciated!
~PLEASE PRE-REGISTER HERE~
PRE-PUB EVENTS
Thursday, May 2, 7:00 PM (ET): “Our Moms” virtual Book Bingo hosted by Adventures by the Book.
Saturday, May 4, 11:00 AM: Montclair Literary Festival Historical Fiction panel with Vanessa Chan, author of THE STORM WE MADE; Moderator, Kim Foote.
OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH! Thursday, May 9, 6:30 PM: Millburn Public Library, Millburn, NJ – in conversation with Art Historian and President of Friends of the Millburn Library Dorothy Kelly with live music by Cooper Davis & Friends–co-sponsored by The Writers Circle. REGISTER.
Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 PM: Big Red Books, Nyack, NY – in conversation with novelist Kerri Schlottman, author of TELL ME ONE THING.
Thursday, May 16, 7:00 PM: Watchung Booksellers, Montclair, NJ – in conversation with novelist Laurie Lico Albanese, author of HESTER. REGISTER.
Sunday, May 19, 11:00 AM: Princeton Public Library, Princeton, NJ – In conversation with poet and novelist Colby Cedar Smith. This event is part of the Library’s Book Brunch series. REGISTER.
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 PM: Virtual In-Conversation with bestselling novelist Cathy Marie Buchanan, author of THE PAINTED GIRLS and DAUGHTER OF BLACK LAKE. REGISTER.
Tuesday, May 28, 12:00 PM: Author Talk at the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge, NJ. REGISTER.
Sunday, June 2, 12:00 – 3:00 PM: Author Meet & Greet at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Ledgewood, NJ. No registration required. Please just stop by!
Tuesday, June 18, 7:00 PM: Book Culture, NYC – In conversation with #1 bestselling novelist Christina Baker Kline, author of ORPHAN TRAIN and THE EXILES. REGISTER.
Tuesday, July 2, 7:00 PM: Porter Square Books, Cambridge, MA – In conversation with award-winning Director/Choreographer/Performer Ilyse Robbins talking about the unique paths of childhood friends’ creative journeys.
September 29: Brooklyn Book Festival, Brooklyn, NY
October 5: Saratoga Book Festival, Saratoga Springs, NY
November 17-24: Miami Book Fair, Miami, FL
More events in the works.
Creative Writing Workshops
Judith is the founder/director of The Writers Circle where she teaches creative writing in-person and online. Visit TWC’s website to join one of her ongoing workshops.
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS: December 8, 2023: Writers Digest Historical Fiction Virtual Conference, Breathing on Bones: Unearthing Inspirations for Historical Fiction. Available soon on Writer’s Digest University.
Booking Author Visits & Book Club Events
Judith is always thrilled to speak with book clubs and other groups about her historical novels, in-depth research, and why she is drawn to truly obscure places and cultures in history. She also loves to share her passion for the creative process and all that she’s learned through leading and teaching at The Writers Circle. At her events and book talks, she will even include creative writing prompts and exercises to engage participants and listeners to discover their own creative voice.
To book Judith for an author event or workshop, contact Laura Marie PR or use the contact page for more information. Judith also participates in the Novel Network. Use this free service to arrange virtual and in-person author visits.
“I’ve never had an author bring a book to life the way that Judith did…. Judith is multi-talented — not only is she a gifted writer but she has a career that includes acting. The years of studying lines and parts and language allowed her to light an internal fire on her book like no one else could.
And for the people in the room, she brought a third dimension to the book solely through her words and expression and the ultimate love and intimacy that only she could have with this book.
It’s nights like these that I am able to say “this is why I do this” …
– Comments from the host of one of Judith’s book events
PAST EVENTS
Sunday, April 14, 5:00 PM: The Tipsy Bee: Adult Spelling Bee & Book Fair, Pet Shop Jersey City.