January 18, 2023
May 30 to June 3, 2023
Sheraton Times Square
New York City, NY
Featuring 2023 ThrillerMasters Charlaine Harris and Walter Mosley, 2023 Spotlight Guest Jack Carr, 2023 Spotlight Guest Oyinkan Braithwaite, 2023 Silver Bullet Award, Michael Connelly, and 2023 ThrillerFan John Berylson.
August 1, 2022
Bouchercon Mystery Conference
September 8-11, 2022
https://www.bouchercon2022.com
November 24, 2020
The amazing Heather McCollum, along with 30 historical authors (including me!), have a Historical Romance Holiday Cookie Hop planned for December 4-12, 2020.
Each author will share their fav cookie recipe and provide a fun, interesting historical fact about holiday traditions.
To participate, all you have to do is hop from site to site collecting cookie recipes. Make a list of authors with their cookies and e-mail it to Heather@HeatherMcCollum.com, with the subject line -“Historical Romance Authors are Sweet” - for a chance to win a $150 gift card!
The list of author sites are located: https://fb.me/e/btl0eqqmQ (full details below!)
Have fun--and good luck!
Cookie Recipe
This recipe has been in my husband's family for generations. We make Pa's Kuchan every Christmas. It's delicious and a big hit with the family. A few years ago, my Doberman decided that he wanted to sample the amazing scent emanating from the kitchen counter and he pulled the entire log off. He ate the WHOLE thing. All he left behind was tiny aluminum foil crumbs for us to find.
NOTE: Contains walnuts
DOUGH PREP
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ lb butter
2 tablespoon sugar
2 egg yolks (keep egg whites for later)
2 ounces of yeast
1 scant cup of warm water (slightly less than one cup!)
- Add yeast to warm water and let it stand while cutting butter into the flour until the mixture is coarse.
- Add unbeaten yolks and yeast mixture. Mix together until dough leaves sides of bowl (~5 min).
- Divide into 4 balls.
- Let dough rest (resting softens the dough) while preparing nut filling.
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
NUT FILLING
1 lb walnuts
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar (to taste)
- Heat milk, then add walnuts. Stir until milk is absorbed.
- Remove from heat.
- Add sugar and vanilla.
PUT IT ALL TOGETHER
- Roll one dough ball into a rectangle.
- Spread filling over the dough, evenly.
- Roll it up, jelly-roll style.
- Brush slightly beaten egg whites on top of the roll.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and then place the roll on the cookie sheet.
- Bake 10-15 minutes.
- Let stand for 20 minutes.
- Cut the roll into one-inch pieces and enjoy!
Fun Historical Tidbit
Would it surprise you to learn that the tradition of a Christmas tree didn't exist in the Regency era? Christmas trees were a German invention. However, in 1800, Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, brought one to Court, but the custom didn't stick until the mid-1800s.
What happened in 1848? The Illustrated London News published an engraving of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert (of Germany!), and their family around a decorated Christmas tree.
Voila! A global custom was born!
Next step. . .
Ready to HOP to the next cookie stop? Click --> https://www.facebook.com/
PARTICIPATING AUTHORS
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Alanna Lucas |
www.alannalucas.com |
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Amalie Howard |
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Amy Jarecki |
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Amy Rose Bennett |
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Christina Britton |
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Deb Marlowe |
www.DebMarlowe.com |
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Diana Lloyd |
www.DianaLloydBooks.com |
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Elizabeth Langston |
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Elizabeth Keysian |
https://elizabethkeysian.com/2020/12/04/historical-romance-cookie-hop-prize-draw/ |
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Eliza Knight |
www.eknightauthor.com |
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Heather McCollum |
https://www.heathermccollum.com/historical-romance-holiday-cookie-hop-2020/ |
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Jacki Delecki |
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Jane Charles |
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Janna MacGregor |
www.jannamacgregor.com |
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Jennifer Siddoway |
www.jennifersiddoway.com |
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Jerrica Knight-Catania |
www.jerricasplace.com |
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Jessica Clements |
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Kate Parker |
www.KateParkerbooks.com/ |
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Kathleen Bittner Roth |
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Liana De la Rosa |
www.lianainbloom.com |
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Lori Ann Bailey |
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Madeline Martin |
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Nadine Millard |
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Patricia Kiyono |
http://www.patriciakiyono.com/post/historical-romance-cookie-hop |
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Renee Ann Miller |
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Samantha Grace |
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Tara Kingston |
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Tina Gabrielle |
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Tracey Devlyn |
https://traceydevlyn.com/events/63/historical-romance-holiday-cookie-hop |
REMEMBER: Email your completed list of author names, with their treat names, to Heather@HeatherMcCollum.com with the heading: “Historical Romance Authors are Sweet” to be entered into the $150 gift card grand prize random drawing.
**No purchase or sign up necessary to enter. Participation is completely voluntary. Your e-mail address will not be shared or added to any lists unless you specifically sign up for a newsletter list. Winner must be at least 18 years of age and have an e-mail address to accept the gift card.**
January 2, 2020
May 16-17, 2020
I'll be joining 120 other authors for this immersive 2-day conference in Nashville, TN. The list of speakers is amazing. So many of my favorite industry professionals. Sorry, this event doesn't feature a book signing. It's all about the business of writing!
January 12, 2019
Join 12 of your favorite historical authors (including moi!) for an evening of fun and giveaways.
Where: Touch of Intrigue's Facebook Group
When: January 17, 4:00-10:00 pm EST
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2094957640569799/
January 12, 2019
Hosted by Anderson's Bookshop and Romantically Inclined Reviews. I'll be at Irish Times in Brookfield with these 3 lovely ladies.
Details:
Tickets: $32
After a brief introduction, each author will offer remarks on their book and the publishing process. This will be followed by time to mingle and enjoy appetizers and drinks. Toward the end of the event, you will have the opportunity to get your books signed by the authors. Additional books by these authors will be available for sale that night and can be signed.
The Cozy Cottage at Irish Times
8869 Burlington Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
May 21, 2016
Over 90 authors will descend on Schaumburg, Illinois to participate in Chicago-North RWA's Spring Fling Conference and Book Signing. Hope to see you there!
May 21, 2016
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
March 14, 2016
Lori Foster's Reader-Author Get Together
Cincinnati Marriott North
6189 Muhlhauser Rd.
West Chester, OH 45069
Book Signing
FRI June 10: 3-5pm
SAT June 11: 3-5pm
September 29, 2015
I'm so excited to help my longtime bud, Nicole Leiren, celebrate the release of her debut novel, MORE THAN ONE NIGHT!
Join the fun here.
September 29, 2015
Come help me celebrate Kathleen Bittner Roth's newest release, Josette! The event is sure to be tons of fun with a name like Rakes for Readers!
Join the fun here.
September 25, 2015
One More Haunted Evening Facebook Party -- Help me celebrate Ava Stone's, Jerrica Knight-Catania's and Jane Charles's new release!
Join the fun here.
September 12, 2015
Local authors gather for this FREE annual event. Panel discussion, chat with the authors, and book signing.
1 - 2 pm panel discussion
2 - 4 pm author fair
Location:
Richard and Gina Santori Public Library of Aurora
101 S. River Street
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 264-4100
Directions:
June 8, 2015
6 New York Times, USA Today & Amazon bestselling authors converge on Chicagoland to chat with readers, read live excerpts from their newest releases, and answer questions about anything and everything writing-related.
MEET THE AUTHORS:
TOUR LOCATIONS & DATES:
June 8, 2015
Schaumburg Township District Library, 11 am - 1 pm
Mayslake Peabody Estate, 7 pm - 8:30 pm
June 9, 2015
Lady Jane's Salon-Naperville, 7 pm - 9 pm
June 10, 2015
Acquaviva Winery, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
June 11, 2015
Coal City Public Library District, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Full details on Keeper Books Tour website -- http://www.keeperbookstour.com
May 8, 2015
Dinner discussion with New York Times bestselling author Denise Swanson and me!
May 8, 2015
5:30 p.m.
Fee: $25 (Includes dinner, salad bar & non-alcoholic beverage)
Hank's Farm Restaurant
2973 N. State Route 71
Ottawa, Il. 61350
815-433-2540
April 7, 2015
LIVE Readings from Amy Alessio, Mary Jo Burke, Rebecca L. Frencl, Gina L. Maxwell, J. Leigh Bailey & Kate Meader
Tango Grill
2nd Floor (elevators available)
5 W. Jackson Avenue
Naperville, IL