July 18, 2023 - An Invitation to the Party is published. Pre-orders are shipped. Your book is at last on its way along with the author's sincere thanks for pre-orders (which serve to reassure the publishers that they had not made a terrible, terrible mistake in accepting one's work for publication). *******************************************
July 28, 2023 (Friday) - 6 to 8 PM - Epic Book Shop, Yellow Springs OH An Invitation to the Party's book launch party, reading and book signing, plus the golden opportunity to support your local indie bookstore. Many, many thanks to Gail Lichtenfeld! *******************************************
August 10,2023 (Thursday) - 7 to 8 PM - Wright Memorial Library, Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood OH Reading and book signing Many, many thanks to Elizabeth Schmidt! *********************************************
November 18, 2023 (Saturday) - 12:30 to2:30 - Springboro Historical Society's Meet the Authors event, at the Museum, 110 S. Main Street, Springboro, during the annual Christmas in Springboro celebration. This year the festival will be held Friday, November 17, Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19. Book sale and book signing Many, many thanks to Jan Irvin! ******************************************
January 16, 2023 (Tuesday) - 2 PM - Meet the Author event at Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center, Room 2 (in the YMCA on Progress Dr in Xenia). Reading and discussion, book sale and signing (Epic Book Shop will bring copies of An Invitation to the Party available for sale.) Many, many thanks to Greene County Public Library and Melissa Fasanella, Head Librarian ***********************************************************************************************************
February 12, 2024 - 7 to 8:30 - Book Club Reading at West Carrollton (Dayton Metro Branch) Library Many, many thanks to Karen Findlay! *********************************************************************************************************** March, 2024 Visit www.janetirvin.com(Jan's website: "From the Write Side") where MJ Werthman White, March 2024's Author of the Month shares insights into her poems and debut novel, An Invitation to the Party. Thank you, Jan! *****************************************
March 23, 2024 (Saturday) - Meet the Author: MJ Werthman White Book talk and discussion, An Invitation to the Party available for sale and signing. Event at the Buchwalter House, Troy, Ohio; sponsored by The Women’s Town Club Many, many thanks to Diana Hoke! *******************************************
April 17, 2024 (Wednesday) -7to 9 PM - Springboro Historical Museum, 110S. Main Street, Springboro OH Reading and book signing A Poetry Month celebration Readings for National Poetry Month Pauletta Hansel, MJ White & Matt Birdsall Featuring a reading of Garnet's poetry from An Invitation to the Party Many, many thanks to Jan Irvin! ********************************************* May 20, 2024 (Monday) - Retired Teachers' Book Club visit. West Carrollton, OH Many, many thanks to Rose Schultz! ************************************************