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New Events for 2026 include Alchemy, Faeries, Steampunk, and Halloween!

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With Spring comes festivals, and I’m not talking Cherry Blossoms here! I’m talking books, and Steampunk, and fantasy, and yes, I’m already thinking about Halloween! But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves… We’ve got a lot to cover between now and then, so I want to give you the rundown of where you can find me over the next few months!

Drop into Wonderland at the Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival, taking on the theme of the wonderfully mad Lewis Carroll, April 17-19, at the Wyndam Garden York in York, PA. The 4th annual Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival, where clockwork alchemy meets magical curiosity in a world inspired by Alice in Wonderland, provides a sensational weekend of fantastical frippery and marvelous mayhem! Along the way, you’ll find plenty of steampunk and fantasy books from this indie author! Visit telltalesteampunk.com for information on tickets, hotels, and other exclusive content.

Step beyond the ordinary and wander into a world where moss-covered paths, flickering wings, and ancient songs awaken the forest… Fae in the Forest: A Fairy Festival on Saturday, May 2, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at Collective Spaces Farm in Nathalie, VA. I will be part of the Magical Marketplace until 5:00 pm with all my fantasy and steampunk books for readers alike. Fae in the Forest is a magical, all-ages Fairy Festival celebrating folklore, fantasy, and the living magic of nature itself. Nestled among the woods and fields of Collective Spaces Farm, this one-day immersive experience invites guests of all ages to don their finest fairy finery and join the revelry.

Prepare for a unique, fun atmosphere promoting steampunk and fantasy! The Steampunk Alchemy Fest on Saturday, June 6, at Vasa Park in Hackettstown, NJ, values creative fun, unique musical exploration, and live demonstrations. Pick up some award-winning indie books, from high-flying sky pirates to magic-powered machines in an unknown dystopia. Visit www.steampunkalchemyfest.com for information and tickets.

The countdown is on for my first visit to the Key City Steampunk Convention, taking place August 7-9, in Gettysburg, PA, at the Wyndham Gettysburg. I am thrilled to be a part of such an esteemed #steampunk convention for the very first time. Key City Steampunk has evolved into one of the most prominent steampunk festivals on the East Coast. Visit KeyCitySteampunk.com to enter the portal. 

Even though #Halloween is months away, make plans to visit a spooky #steampunkfestival! I’ll be traveling to the Catskills in New York to take part in the Catskills Halloween Market & The Steampunk World’s Fair, October 23-25, at the Blackthorne Resort in East Durham, NY. It’s filled with a great haunted marketplace, plus steampunk oddities, and, best of all, it’s FREE! From daring steampunk sky pirates to magic-powered machines, you can find a great read in one of my award-winning fantasy novels. Take to the skies as CORSAIR AND THE SKY PIRATES fight corporate greed to stop a world war. Follow the journey of THE LAST MAGUS to see if A CLOCKWORK HEART means the difference between life and death. Get your signed copy of these fantastic books for your TBR pile! Visit catskillshalloween.com for information on attending this annual haunted market!

And this doesn’t include book signings, because I will have those at Barnes & Noble stores in the DMV, as well as at the Moravian Book Shop this July. So, stay tuned for more announcements!

Two weeks to my first 2026 book festivals

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Two upcoming book festivals in March: the Williamsburg Book Festival on March 7 and the Suffolk Authors Festival on March 14.

“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold.” — Charles Dickens

March is roaring in for Indie Authors in the state of Virginia with two book festivals to kick off springtime. I’ll be heading down to Hampton Roads for these two events with all my award-winning fantasy and steampunk books in tow, available for new readers. From the shores of Forever Avalon to the halls of Camelot Cove with Gwen Iver, into the magical dystopia of The Last Magus, and flying through the skies with Corsair and the Sky Pirates, you’ll find your next adventure within the pages of my books.

Williamsburg is where history and literature intersect. The town’s charming colonial ambiance provides the perfect backdrop for the Festival. Experience an energizing event in a place that inspires creativity and honors tradition. At the Williamsburg Book Festival, our mission is to celebrate and support the art of literary composition while connecting authors with the reading public. Join us on March 7th for our annual family-friendly event that brings together a dynamic mix of authors, poets, speakers, illustrators, and publishers from Virginia and beyond. The 2026 festival will be held from 10 am to 4 pm at the William & Mary School of Education, offering a full day of literary discovery and connection. Visit www.williamsburgbookfestival.org for more information.

The 12th Annual Suffolk Virginia Authors Festival will take place at the Suffolk Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront (100 E Constance Road, Suffolk, Virginia) ​on ​Saturday, March 14, from 1-4pm! Whether you are an avid or casual reader, aspiring writer, or published author, you will find something entertaining and intriguing at the Suffolk Authors Festival. This one-day FREE festival showcases best-selling authors from all featured genres. Highlights of the event include author meet-and-greets, book signings, panel discussions, and sales. Visit suffolkvaauthorsfestival.com for a list of featured authors, festival headerliner, activities, and more.

This is just the start of my 2026 event season. Visit my Events page to check out all my upcoming events, including the new steampunk festivals I’ll be attending this year. It’s going to be a great year with some new books heading your way. Stay tuned!

Things are Starting to Look Up for 2026!

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Happy New Year! 2026 is already filling up with a slew of book festivals and steampunk conventions!

2026 is approaching, and I am slowly scheduling my book signing events for the year. You can find me and my steampunk and fantasy books from Curious Corvid Publishing, plus some new releases!

Here’s a quick calendar of events for the new year! First up is Daydrift Books & Cafe in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, on January 3, 2026, from 12-3pm. Grab some great coffee and a new book for your TBR for the New Year.

In March, I have two book festivals scheduled. The Williamsburg Book Festival is moving to the College of William & Mary School of Education on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Williamsburg, VA, from 10am to 4pm. That’s followed by the 12th Annual Suffolk VA Authors Festival at the Hilton Garden Inn, March 14, 2026, in Suffolk, VA.

I have two Steampunk Conventions on the books for 2026, starting off with a trip down the rabbit hole and my return to the Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival at the Wyndham Garden York in York, PA, April 17-19, 2026. The 4th annual Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival, where clockwork alchemy meets magical curiosity in a world inspired by Alice in Wonderland, join us for a weekend of fantastical frippery and marvelous mayhem!

 If that’s not enough steampunk mayhem for you, come back to the Keystone State in August for the Key City Steampunk Convention at the Wyndham Gettysburg in historic Gettysburg, VA, August 7-9, 2026. Key City Steampunk has evolved into one of the most prominent steampunk conventions on the East Coast.

Click the Event link in the menu to stay up to date on all my 2026 events as I add more book-signing dates to the calendar in the year ahead.

Come out to my last events of 2025, and get ready for steampunk excitement in 2026

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Come out for my last two book signing events of 2025 to get some great gifts for the holidays!

November kicks off the holiday season, and with it, my last book signing events for 2025! This is an excellent opportunity to find some unique steampunk and fantasy holiday gifts for the book lover in your life. On Saturday, November 8, I will be at Barnes & Noble in the Shops at Stonewall in Gainesville, VA, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. I will be signing The Last Magus: A Clockwork Heart and Corsair and the Sky Pirates. Stop by, say hello, and pick up a book if you’re so inclined. On Sunday, November 9, I will be attending my last 2nd Sundays Williamsburg from 11am to 4pm on the streets of historic Williamsburg, VA. You will find a variety of artisans, crafters, musicians, and food vendors filling the streets with holiday fare. I will have all my steampunk and fantasy books available for sale, so please stop by my tent, located on the corner of N Boundary and Prince George Street.

Come out for some steampunk excitement in 2026!

Now, for some good news! Looking ahead to 2026, I have already been accepted to two steampunk festivals that I am excited to attend. First up is the Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival, taking on the theme of the wonderfully mad Lewis Carroll, April 17-19, 2026, at the Wyndam Garden York in York, PA.

Welcome to the 4h annual Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival, where clockwork alchemy meets magical curiosity in a world inspired by Alice in Wonderland! This year, we’re trading ravens for rabbits and madness for marvels as we debut our brand-new location in York, Pennsylvania. Join us for a weekend of fantastical frippery and marvelous mayhem!

Next up is my first visit to the Key City Steampunk Convention, taking place August 7-9, 2026, in Gettysburg, PA, at the Wyndham Gettysburg. I am so excited to be a part of a new convention for the very first time, and I will be debuting a new book

The Key City Steampunk Convention is the yearly gathering of Steampunk enthusiasts. Beginning in 2016 in Frederick, Maryland, the convention has continued to grow and evolve into one of the most prominent events on the East Coast, with attendees traveling from far and wide to join in the festivities. Currently hosted at the Wyndham Gettysburg, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the event continues to feature award-winning makers and panels, vetted and unique vendors, workshops, and most importantly, the opportunity for those in the community to interact and share their love of all things Steampunk.

I have a few more events I’ve applied for that I’m still waiting for confirmation on in 2026, so more dates are to come. However, these two are a significant start for me. I will have more news coming down the road, but in the meantime, I hope you can join me at my last two book signing events for 2025. I would love to see you, talk shop, or just say hello.