Upcoming Events

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books - May 11, 2024, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. - Long Hall, Room 210, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA

I’ll be in conversation with author Melodie Edwards (Jane & Edward, Once Persuaded, Twice Shy) about my latest novel Relative Strangers, Austen retellings, and growing up in Pittsburgh. This is a free event. Details and registration here.

Harvardwood Presents: AAPI Voices in the Publishing World - May 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. PT/ 9:00 ET - Virtual Event

As part of the Harvardwood Author Series for AAPI Heritage month, I’ll be in conversation with fellow authors Yangsze Choo (The Ghost Bride, The Night Tiger, The Fox Wife) and Angie Kim (Miracle Creek, Happiness Falls) and publisher Stephanie Lim (Third State Books) about the ins and outs of finding your voice in storytelling and publishing. This is a ticketed event, open to the public; free for Harvardwood members. Details and registration here.

What's Eating Jackie Oh? & Relative Strangers Double Book Launch Event - May 22, 2024, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - Yu and Me Books 44 Mulberry Street, New York, NY

I’ll be in conversation with Patricia Park (Re Jane, Imposter Syndrome & Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim) as a joint celebration of my sophomore novel Relative Strangers and Patty’s latest YA book, What’s Eating Jackie Oh? This is a free event. Details here.

Author Luncheon at The Union League Club of Chicago - May 30 2024, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - The Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

I’ll be in conversation with USA Today Bestselling author Sonali Dev (Pride, Prejudice & Other Flavors; Incense & Sensibility; The Emma Project; The Vibrant Years; and more) about our journeys to authorhood and love of all things Austen. This luncheon is open to members of The Union League Club of Chicago, but non-members may purchase a ticket for $35. Contact Debbie Lee at dlee@ulcc.org to register.

Bay Area Book Festival - Let Me Count the Ways: Love Stories for Real Readers - June 2, 2024, 1:00 p.m.- 1:45 p.m., Allston Stage, Downtown Berkeley, CA

I’ll be on a panel with Emily B Rose (Call of the Sea), Taleen Voskuni (Lavash at First Sight), Dani Trujillo (Lizards Hold the Sun), and Anita Gail Jones (The Peach Seed) talking about our unique perspectives on writing love stories that reach beyond traditional narratives. Moderated by award-winning journalist Jeneé Darden. There will be a book signing after the talk. This is a free event. Details here.

Jane Austen Society of North American, Northern California Region - June 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. PT, Virtual Event

I’ll be the featured author for the monthly book group meeting for the Northern California chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America. This is a free event for members. For more information about JASNA’s NorCal chapter, click here.

Detroit Writing Room Summer Author Series - June 26, 2024 at 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Detroit, MI

I’ll be in conversation with USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev (“The Emma Project”) to talk about our Austen-inspired novels. This is a ticketed event and includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres during a meet-and-greet plus author talks and Q&A at the historic Whitney Mansion. Bookstore partner 27th Letter Books will be onsite, and proceeds benefit Coaching Detroit Forward. Details here.