I am proud to announce my Northwest Iowa Book Tour taking place June 23 – June 27.  The tour will include nine local libraries in the area surrounding Spirit Lake, Iowa.  These areas have close historical ties with the Spirit Lake Massacre of 1857, the topic of my latest novel.  Throughout my tour I will introduce myself, my work, and the history for which I write, to interested and curious readers.  In addition to gaining exposure for my work, I also hope to invite discussion and discovery about important though often overlooked historical issues based on our complicated frontier history.  Below is a list of the tour locations and dates.

• Laurens Public Library – Tuesday, June 23, 12pm
• Alexander Public Library – Tuesday, June 23, 5:30pm
• Nissen Public Library – Wednesday, June 24, 1pm
• Clear Lake Public Library – Wednesday, June 24, 6:30pm
• Primghar Public Library – Thursday, June 25, 1pm
• Marcus Public Library – Thursday, June 25, 6:30pm
• Graettinger Public Library – Friday, June 26, 10am
• Mallard Public Library – Friday, June 26, 1pm
• Rowan Public Library – Saturday, June 27, 10am