Events
For a current list of Kristin's events and writing workshops, visit Kristin Bair O'Keeffe.
Hello, Readers! Below you’ll find a list of my upcoming events.
I’ve tried to finalize all dates and times of events, but just in case things change, please check the websites or call the venues directly to confirm. (All times are Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.)
July 2010
Monday, July 26, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Guest Star at "Pennwriters Presents," an online conversation with members of Pennwriters.org
Kristin will field questions about writing & creating the geography of a novel, how to launch a novel in the U.S. from abroad, the (often-circuitous) path to publishing, rewriting, social networking (Twitter, Facebook, blogging, blog tours), and book promotion.
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May 2010
Sunday, May 16, 4:00 p.m.
Out Loud! The Shanghai Writers Literary Salon
Kristin will host a reading for Shanghai writers. Two featured readers will be followed by an open-mic session. Come on out!
Glamour Bar at M on the Bund
6/F, No.5 The Bund (corner of Guangdong Lu)
Shanghai 200002 China
+86 21 6350 9988
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April 2010
Wednesdays, April 28 - June 2
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Shanghai Centre
Shanghai, China
“Creative Writing Workshop for Global Souls”
Kristin will be teaching a 6-week workshop geared toward writing about the expat experience.
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March 2010
Sunday, March 7, 12:00 p.m.
Shanghai International Literary Festival
A Discussion: “Hi, My Name Is _____” Shameless Self-Promotion & the Art of Social Networking for Authors
The Crystal Room at M on the Bund
7/F, No.5 The Bund (corner of Guangdong Lu)
Shanghai 200002 China
+86 21 6350 9988
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Saturday, March 13, 2:00 p.m.
Shanghai International Literary Festival
Kristin will moderate a discussion with New Zealand author Emily Perkins.
The Crystal Room at M on the Bund
7/F, No.5 The Bund (corner of Guangdong Lu)
Shanghai 200002 China
+86 21 6350 9988
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Friday, March 19, 12:30 p.m.
Shanghai International Literary Festival
“The Many Paths to Publishing ”
Kristin and Malaysian author Shamini Flint in conversation.
The Crystal Room at M on the Bund
7/F, No.5 The Bund (corner of Guangdong Lu)
Shanghai 200002 China
+86 21 6350 9988
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October 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Thirsty Officially Launches!
Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4
Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association Trade Show
Cleveland, OH
Author’s Feast (for trade show participants only)
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Saturday, October 10, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Reading & Signing
Barnes & Noble, Monroeville, PA
Streetscape at Monroeville Mall
700 Mall Circle Drive
412-856-0369
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Sunday, October 11, 11:30 a.m.
Reading & Signing
Borders, Bethel Park, PA
1775 N. Highland Road
412-835-5583
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Thursday, October 15, 1:00 p.m.
“Red River Writers Live: The Muse and You”
Hosted by Mark David Gerson / Produced by Red River Writers
www.blogtalkradio.com
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Friday, October 16, 6:00 p.m.
Reading & Signing
Barnes & Noble, Waterworks Mall, Fox Chapel, PA
926 Freeport Road
412-781-2321
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Saturday, October 17, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Reading & Signing
Barnes & Noble, South Hills Village, Bethel Park, PA
301 South Hills Village
412-835-0379
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Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20
National Writing Day -- I'm Going Back to High School!
Teaching Creative Writing Classes at My Alma Mater, Bethel Park High School
Bethel Park High School, Bethel Park, PA
(open only to cool writing students at BPHS)
Saturday, October 24, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kennebooks, Kennebunk, ME
Reading & Signing
149 Port Road, Lower Village Kennebunk
207-967-6136
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Saturday, October 24, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (by reservation only)
Discussion of Craft, Publishing, and Creative Confidence
The Write Spirit, Newburyport, MA
51 Pleasant Street, 3rd Floor
617-877-4291
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Thursday, October 29, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wine Tasting, Reading & Signing
Wine-Sense, Andover, MA
166 N. Main Street
978-749-9464
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September 2009
Tuesday, September 15
Writer Mama Back-to-School Giveaway
The Writer Mama, Christina Katz, is giving away thirty books in thirty days as part of the Writer Mama Back-to-School Giveaway. All you have to do to participate is answer the question that Christina will pose daily. One lucky winner will win each day. A copy of Thirsty will be given away on September 15.
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Saturday, September 26, 7:00 p.m.
Jabberwocky Bookshop, Newburyport, MA
A Celebration of the Launch of Thirsty
at the Tannery
50 Water Street
978-465-9359
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