Summer’s here! Mickey’s book events in Brussels, Oceanside, and Lit Café @ San Diego Pride Festival
It’s been an exciting few weeks to start off the summer. Both book events in Brussels, where I presented my latest novel, Broad Awakening, the sequel to Underwater Vibes (at Cook & Book on June 14th, and at Waterstones Brussels, with interracial romance author Janae Keyes on June 16th) drew sizeable crowds. We had stimulating conversations about “romance outside the lines” and LGBTQ+ inclusion in Europe, the creative writing process, etc.
Next, I headed to Oceanside, CA, where I participated at Oceanside Public Library’s ‘Write On, Oceanside!’ Literary Festival on June 22nd. It was a fun event where local authors, readers, and agents could meet, share their ideas, and mingle. It was a chance to meet interesting authors who had penned some cool books in this sunny location by the sea.
That’s enough about past events. On to the future… If you live in Southern California, be sure to come to the San Diego Pride Festival on Saturday, July 13th, and Sunday, July 14th. It’s a terrific way to show your support—especially during this 50-year anniversary of Stonewall—whether you’re a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, an ally, or you just want to have a fantastic time and meet new friends.
On Sunday, July 14th, from 4:00-4:30pm, I’ll be on stage in the Prism Zone to present my books at Lit Café @ San Diego Pride Festival, organized by the San Diego Public Library. When you come to the Lit Café, be sure to visit their library booth to get a special edition Pride Library card and learn more about their extensive programs and resources. The family area will include Drag Queen Story Hour, face painting, arts & crafts, etc.
Lastly, if you haven’t already, be sure to purchase your tickets to the Festival, to see our Lit Café and performances by Melissa Etheridge, King Princess, Snow Tha Product, Kim Chi, Aquaria, Asia O'Hara, Mykki Blanco, and more! Check out more details about the SD Pride Festival and early-bird ticket pricing at https://sdpride.org/festival/
Happy 4thof July everybody. I hope to see you at San Diego Pride!
Mickey