2012 Appearances

2012 Writer’s Workout Book Tour

Please Say Hello At Upcoming Events!

Of course I’ll sign your book! Please don’t hesitate to approach me at live appearances. I’d love to meet you — that’s what I’m there for. It’s so much more enjoyable, for me, to chat with writers face-to-face than to use e-mail or social networking, and much more memorable. I look forward to connecting with you at the following upcoming events.

This page is constantly being updated. Please check back:

Wednesday-Saturday, February 29-March 3rd: Association of Writers & Writing Programs

See you in Chicago!
Panel organizer & moderator
Topic: The Tech-Empowered Writer: Embrace New Media, Experiment & Earn
February 29-March 3, 2012
Hilton Chicago & Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois
More info and register
One-hour individual platform development coaching sessions offered while I’m attending AWP. Preparation is easy—just an hour or two of work. Half price for students. Please email me if you are interested at christina at christina katz dot com.

March 24th-25th: The 2012 OWC E-Publishing Workshop

Catch the Wave of the Future: New Technology & The Digital Revolution

E-books, e-readers, tablets, on-demand printing, Kindle Fire, the Nook – it’s suddenly a whole new world of opportunity for readers and writers. Self-publishing and the e-book market have skyrocketed in popularity. To help you understand this revolution, Oregon Writers Colony brings together technology providers, subject area experts, and successful e-book authors and publishers to present all you need to know to get started e-publishing. Mark your calendar for the weekend of March 24/25 so you can learn the lingo, discover resources, and understand what it takes to successfully self-publish and e-publish your own work.
More info and Register

April 13-14th, 2012: Mad Anthony Writer’s Conference

See you in Ohio!
Keynote speaker
Historic Hamilton, Ohio
Early Bird by February 15th
More info and register

Friday-Sunday, April 20-22nd, 2012: Missouri Writer’s Guild Conference

See you in Missouri!
Keynote speaker & workshop presenter
Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center, Chesterfield, Missouri
More info and registration

Friday – Saturday, June 22nd & 23rd: The Chuckanut Writer’s Conference

See you in my old stomping grounds—Bellingham, Washington!
Locations: Whatcom Community College, Heiner Auditorium & Village Books in Fairhaven
Presentation, Panel and Attending Entire Conference
More info and registration (coming soon)

Thursday, October 4th: Willamette Writers in Eugene, Oregon

See you in Eugene, Oregon!
6:30 pm at Tsunami Books , 2585 Willamette, Eugene, OR
Topic: TBA
More info / Become a member

Can’t make it to any of my appearances?

I’ll try not to pout. If you live in the Portland to Salem, Oregon area, I am the creator and host of the Northwest Author Series in Wilsonville, Oregon, now in its fifth season. If you are ever in the ‘hood, I hope you will swing by!

February 26th
The Northwest Author Series Presents Bill Johnson
A Story Is A Promise: The Essential Elements of Storytelling

March 18th
The Northwest Author Series Presents Pamela Hill Smith
For The Love of Research: How To Write Biography

April 15th
The Northwest Author Series Presents Kevin Sampsell
The Book World: From Reader To Published Author

May 6th
The Northwest Author Series Presents Heather Vogel Frederick
Much Ado About Middle Grade: Mastering Setting, Character & Plot
More info