CALENDAR
Kathleen Ernst
Author, Educator, Social Historian
I love meeting readers (and other writers)! Here's what's on the calendar.
2012
December 1-2
Book Signing - Chloe Ellefson series and The Runaway Friend: A Kirsten Mystery
Norwegian Christmas Weekend at Vesterheim
Decorah, IA
October 23
Launch Party - The Light Keeper’s Legacy
Madison, WI
September 16
2:00 PM Presentation - “Too Afraid to Cry: Maryland Civilians in the Antietam Campaign” & booksigning
Sharpsburg, MD
September 15
Civil War Symposium - details to be announced
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry, WV
August 12
“History and Mystery Tour with Kathleen Ernst and Marty Perkins”
Join me and curator of research Marty Perkins on an unprecendented adventure. Visit the sites of many of the scenes in my Chloe Ellefson mystery series as we take you on a before-hours, behind-the-scenes tour by foot and by tram. Learn about the inspiration for the series as well as the role of the artifacts and buildings within the museum. At the end of the tour, enjoy a private reception in one of the site’s historic buildings and free admission that day.
Pre-registration required. Ticket price - $25.
Eagle, WI
July 26-28
Nordic Fest - details TBD
Decorah, Iowa
July 19
9:15 AM - Keynote presentation, “Lasting Legacy: Folklore and Stories Created and Inspired by Norwegian Immigrants”
7-Lag Stevne “Norwegian Christmas in July”
Olympia Resort & Conference Center
Oconomowoc, WI
June 16
10 AM - Civil War Stories Program
1 PM - “Wisconsin Women of Mystery” Panel
June 15
2:30 PM- “Keeping It Fresh--Mystery Series” Panel
4 PM - Program for American Girl Fans
Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books
Waukesha, WI
June 10
“History and Mystery Tour with Kathleen Ernst and Marty Perkins”
Join me and curator of research Marty Perkins on an unprecendented adventure. Visit the sites of many of the scenes in my Chloe Ellefson mystery series as we take you on a before-hours, behind-the-scenes tour by foot and by tram. Learn about the inspiration for the series as well as the role of the artifacts and buildings within the museum. At the end of the tour, enjoy a private reception in one of the site’s historic buildings and free admission that day.
Pre-registration required. Ticket price - $25.
Eagle, WI
May 12
11 AM - Council for Wisconsin Writers Awards Banquet
The Heirloom Murders will receive the Anne Powers Fiction Book Award!
The Wisconsin Club
Milwaukee, WI
May 9
Author Visits - “From Idea to Book” programs
DeForest Area School District
DeForest, WI
May 7
Keynote Speaker - Yahara River Writers’ Awards Ceremony
UM Memorial Union Grand Ballroom
Madison, WI
May 3
Author Visit
Madison Country Day School
Waunakee, WI
April 29
9:45 AM: The New Nick and Noras: Mixing Romance and Murder, Panel Discussion (with Stephanie Evans, Kate Carlisle, Elizabeth Duncan, Christina Freeburn, and Barbara Graham.)
Malice Domestic - Traditional Mystery Conference
Bethesda, MD
April 22
Madison-area Friends of the Norwegian-American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library Event
4 PM - Exhibition, Sale, & Social Gathering - I’ll have a book table
6 PM - Dinner; my husband Scott Meeker provide a program about the 15th Wisconsin Regiment during the Civil War, and Colonel Hans Heg.
Norwegian-American Genealogical Center
Madison Marriott West, Madison, WI
April 14
The Beer & Brats State’s Masters of Mystery - Panel Discussion
3 PM, Menasha Public Library
Menasha, WI
April 10
6:30 - Chloe Ellefson Mysteries Program & Discussion
Eagle, WI
April 3
3 PM - Tea for American Girl Fans, and Booksigning
6 PM - Chloe Ellefson Mysteries Program, and Booksigning
Lodi Woman’s Club Public Library
Lodi, WI
March 29-30
Historical Fiction Writing Workshops
Pulaski School District, WI
March 9, 10 AM
Chloe Ellefson Mysteries Program & Discussion
Port Washington Senior Center - in conjunction with the W.J. Niederkorn Library
Port Washington, WI
February 3-5
Feb. 3, 2 PM - Panel: Structure of a Novel: Nailing the Ending
Feb. 4, 9 AM - Panel: Writing for Younger Audiences
Feb. 4, 2 PM - Panel: Publishers and Their Authors (with my Midnight Ink editor, Terri Bischoff)
Chicago, IL
February 1
Reading Night - “From Idea To Book” program
Prairie Catholic Schools
Prairie du Chien, WI
January 28, 10 AM
Old World Wisconsin Crafters
January 21, 10 AM
Tea for American Girl Fans, & Booksigning
Oconomowoc, WI
January 5
Lethal Ladies Mystery Book Club
To Arrange A Presentation
Email k.ernst<at>kathleenernst.com.
