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The Trouble with Chance available at local libraries in IL (Sheridan, Somonauk, Sandwich, Plano, Oswego/Montgomery, Ottawa, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL). Check your local library for availability.
Mrs. Gray's Secret available at Plano & Yorkville Library or check your local library for availability.
The Trouble with Chance available for purchase at PRAIRE FOX BOOKS in Ottawa, IL
***2026 BOOK SALE AND SIGNING EVENTS***
February 7, 2026 - An Author Fair - Wine and Book event, sale & signing. Geneva Winery and Tasting Room, 5 North River St., Batavia, IL: Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
February 22, 2026 - An Author Fair at Clinton Township Public Library, 160 W. Lincoln Highway, Waterman, IL: Sunday, 11:00 - 3:00.
February 28, 2026 - First Books & Brews event at Brother Chimp Brewing , 303 N. 4th St., St. Charles, IL: Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
March 14, 2026 - An Author Fair - Writers at Westclox, hosted by Fire on Fifth, 300 5th St., Peru, IL: Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
April 11, 2026 - Sign & Sip Author Event at Vinez, 90 N. Main St., Unit 4, Sandwich, IL: Saturday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
June 13, 2026 - Books, Brews, & BBQ event at the Warehouse on North, hosted by Obscurity Brewing, 217 W. North St., Elburn, IL: Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
June 20, 2026 - Author Book Fair at Noble Capybara, 6464 College Rd., Lisle, IL: Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
June 27, 2026 - Books & Brews in the Barn, hosted by Roberts Family Farm, 905 S. County Line Rd., Sandwich, IL: Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
July 11, 2026 - Hidden Chapter Bookshop & Rivers Mexican Cantina & Grill are hosting an author book sale and signing, 407 Sycamore Rd., Genoa, IL: Saturday, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
August 15, 2026 - Bloodmane Books is hosting The Book Gymboree Fair at the RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI: Saturday, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
August 29, 2026 - Flight in Fiction, Author Book Fair, Signing and Wine at Woodhaven Lakes, 509 La Moille Rd., Sublette, IL: Saturday, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
September 19 2026 - Redbud Creek Farm - Fall Festival, 2930 N 4351 Road, Sheridan, IL: Saturday, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
September 26, 2026 - Annual local Author Day at Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St., Princeton, IL: Saturday, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
October 4, 2026 - Gail Borden Public Library Annual Author Fair, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL: Sundaty, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
October 10, 2026 - MB Market, Outdoor Event - 12700 US-34, Plano, IL: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
October 17, 2026 - TBA
November 7, 2026 - Writers at Westclox Chapter 2, 300 5th St., Peru, IL: Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
November 14, 2026 - Peoria Bookfest Author/Vendor Event, 3625 N. Sheridan Rd., Peoria, IL: Saturday, 10:00 -11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friends and Family please NOTE: It's a bit of a drive, but I'm told it's 150 authors and bookish vendors!!! There are 300 VIP tickets, half sold, and morning and afternoon general admission tickets. Check out there website for more information: https://peoriabookrack.com/collections/peoria-bookfest-2026