Upcoming Events

  • West Coast Book Tour: The Killing Spell - Los Angeles, CA

    Thursday, June 11

    7:00 PM at Vromans

    695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101

    In Conversation with NYT Bestselling author Keala Kendall on her book That Which Feeds Us. Come out to this event and purchase a book to enter a raffle!

  • West Coast Book Tour: The Killing Spell - Seattle, WA

    Sunday, June 14

    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Issaquah Barnes & Noble

    775 NW Gilman Blvd C-01, Issaquah, WA 98027

    In Conversation with Elizabeth Anne Mailo Paulson, the Afakasi author of the forthcoming paranormal romance Fortunes and Full Moons.

  • West Coast Book Tour: The Killing Spell - Portland, OR

    Monday, June 15

    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Annie Bloom’s Books

    7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

    In Conversation with Bestselling author Tori Eldridge on her book Hawaiʻi Rage. Come out to this event and purchase a book to enter a raffle!

  • Books with a Buzz Meet & Greet - Honolulu, Oʻahu

    Sunday, June 28

    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM at Poʻai by Pono Potions

    1119 Smith St, Honolulu, HI 96813

    Members can share their takeaways and get to know the author; all the while sharing some hidden insights that perhaps we missed.

    Attendees should generally expect to order something to eat or drink.

  • Author Talk & Signing - Honolulu, Oʻahu

    Sunday, July 5

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana

    1450 Ala Moana Blvd Suite 1272, Honolulu, HI 96814

    In Conversation with local writer Alicia Upano, author of the upcoming, Everything to the Sea. A discussion on romance, love, and why both our booksʻ love interests have long hair.

  • Author Talk - North Kohala, Big Island

    Monday, October 5

    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at North Kohala Public Library

    54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI 96755

    Come to this author talk with Kanaka Maoli fantasy author, Shay Kauwe to learn more about the world of The Killing Spell and the journey to publication. A brief discussion on overcoming shame in language learning and the modern history of Hawaiʻi will also occur.

  • Words & Wine Author Night - Kona, Big Island

    Tuesday, October 6

    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Kona Book Stories Book Store

    78-6831 Ali'i Drive #142, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-5400

    Enjoy wine and snacks while hearing readings by authors followed by a discussion about their books. Signings are available! Come out and enjoy a literary night in Kona.

Past Events

  • Indie Book Festival: YA & Adult Pop Up - Kailua, Oʻahu

    Saturday, June 6

    6:00 PM at Volcanic Rock Gym

    161 Hamakua Dr, Kailua, HI 96734

    Find The Killing Spell table to get free swag and talk story with the author! Sign up for the mailing list to be entered into a prize raffle for a bundle of items from local businesses.

  • Writing Workshop at Ka Waihona on Hilo, Big Island

    Saturday, May 9

    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Ka Waihona

    196/194 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

    Getting Published: Incorporating Hawaiian Mythology into Storytelling. Bring your current manuscript and leave with querying materials. Description goes here

  • Hawaiʻi Book Tour: The Killing Spell - Hilo, Big Island

    Saturday, May 9

    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Basically Books

    334 Kilauea Ave., Hilo, Hawaii 96720

    In Conversation with Bestselling author Nikki Van De Car on her book The Invisible Wild.

  • Hawaiʻi Book Tour: The Killing Spell - Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi

    Friday, May 8

    5:00 PM at Hale Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi

    4286 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766

    An author reading, signing, and writing workshop for local writers based on Kauaʻi. A discussion with Thomas Iannucci on incorporating ʻōlelo and finding your voice. Enter the space at Hā Coffee for this event.

  • Hawaiʻi Book Tour: The Killing Spell - Kahului, Maui

    Saturday, May 2

    2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Kahului

    270 Dairy Rd, Kahului, HI 96732

    An author reading and signing at Barnes & Noble with ʻŌiwi Book Club. Purchasing a copy of The Killing Spell enters you into a raffle to win a swag bag.

  • The Killing Spell Launch Party

    Wednesday, April 29

    5:30 PM at Shop Pacifica by Nā Mea Hawaiʻi at Bishop Museum

    In conversationwith Megan Kakimoto author of Every Drop A Man’s Nightmare.

    This event is FREE and open to the public. Pūpūs and drinks are provided. RSVP to enter a raffle and win swag!

  • British Fantasy Society - Language in SFFH

    Saturday, April 18

    5:00 AM HST and/or 4:00 PM London Time

    Virtual - £5 for non-members; Free for members

    Join panelists Stephen Embleton, R.S.A. Garcia, Shay Kauwe, and Arkady Martine as they discuss the merging of culture and language.

  • Mixing Innovative Arts (MIA) Reading - Honolulu, Oʻahu

    Thursday, April 9

    6:00 - 8:00 PM at HUB Coworking Hawaii

    1050 Queen St Suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96814

    TBD: Writings for the Future, a reading from local authors including Thomas Iannucci, Eric Stinton, and Beau Flemister.

  • The Koʻolau Writers Series

    Thursday, Feb. 26

    12:15 PM at HPU — Room: WP6-320

    Join us for a public reading and talk story session in conjunction with the English Department at Hawaii Pacific University.

    Mahalo for coming out!