The State Library of PA is hosting a Zine UnGathering to showcase area zine makers and their work. Along with my co-conspirator Joseph Carlough, I will be there representing the East Falls Zine Reading Room with a large selection of zines from our collection that were created by folks from Pennsylvania or are about something PA related. I’ll also have a number of my own zines available for purchase.

Admission is free. Event information over here.

I’ll be tabling at this rad zine and comic fest at Fireball Printing, the best print shop in Philly!

There will be zines, comics, books, small press and self-published stuff on both floors of the space. And the super cool Weird Kids Wanted will be producing a live podcast.

Admission is free. Event information here.

You know the EFZRR loves zines, but did you know that we love tapes too? This & That Tapes has just put out a compilation album to benefit Womanly magazine, with all proceeds going to the organization. Womanly provides accessible health information to women and non-binary people through visual and literary art.

Come to the party and hang out, listen to music from the tape, and read zines from our collection. You’ll be able to purchase a tape and a copy of the magazine at the event.

The artists featured on the album include: Interminable*, Lauren Napier, Attia Taylor, Inletts*, REMOTE/CONTROL*, ConcernedApe, MC Lars, Tall Tall Trees, little stray*, Avery Cerulean*, and Emily Bate*.

* Philly artist!

If you can't make it to the event, you can buy a tape or digital download at thisandthattapes.com

Hosted by the EFZRR. Contact me for the address.

In this three-hour workshop at The Soapbox Community Print Shop and Zine Library we will talk about the history and culture of zine making and punk community before diving in and making our own zines. Before beginning we’ll look at a wide variety of handmade publications from The Soapbox's library for inspiration, then warm up with writing exercises and creative brainstorming. You will learn at least one simple but clever paper-folding technique to use that day and in your future zine publishing endeavors. All materials—glue sticks, stencils, clip art, colored pencils, glitter, and more—will be provided.

The Soapbox is located at 4700 Kingsessing Ave. in West Philadelphia. The workshop costs $35, $30 for members. There are many benefits to membership so be sure to check the organization out!

Reading by the poet Marshall James Kavanaugh and music by Gravey Train and the one and only Joe Jack Talcum of the Dead Milkmen. This is gonna be a big one!

Cats I've Known is on the Holiday Gift Guide at Savoy Bookshop and Café in Westerly, Rhode Island. As part of this fun, yearly event I will be at the bookstore on December 12, from 5-7pm, signing copies of my books. If you buy one the store will gift wrap it for you. Lovely!

More information about the event is available on Savoy’s website.

Event time:

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
5:00pm to 7:00pm

Event address: 

Savoy Bookshop and Café
10 Canal St.
Westerly, RI 02891

I'l be signing copies of my book Cats I've Known at Browsers Books in Olympia, WA. Come say hi!

I'll be reading from and signing copies of my book Cats I've Known at King's Books in Tacoma, WA. Come say hi!

I'm very pleased to announce that I'll be at the Portland Book Festival on November 10. I'll be giving a reading from Cats I've Known at the Portland Art Museum, where writers will be paired with works of art that complement their books. I'm hoping for something fuzzy, whiskered, or fierce. 

See you then!

I’ll be performing a spooky new piece of writing at the Wooden Shoe in Philadelphia, along with thee one and only Dame Darcy and Gravey Train, Philadelphia’s premier moon-themed comedy folk duo. Come out and say hey!

I’ll be performing a new piece of writing called (in)visibility at the East Falls Zine Reading Room. You’ll also be treated to the beautiful music of endless mntn. regions and an exhibit of Claire Marcus’s extraordinary artist’s books.

Message me for the address, or sign up for the mailing list over here.

I'll be signing and selling copies of my book at Ocean City's Fall Block Party on October 6. Come look for me at the Sun Rose Words and Music table!

I'll be signing copies of Cats I've Known at Wicked Good Books in Salem, MA. Come out and say hello!

I'll be (wo)manning the Microcosm Publishing table at SPX this year! Look for the publisher's large selection of graphic novels and comics, along with their other favorite titles, including my book Cats I've Known and my zine series Cat Party #1-3, which features comics and illustrations by the artists Dame Darcy, Keet Geniza, Nicholas Beckett, Caitlin Peck, and Mardou. 

Message me for the address, or sign up for the mailing list on our website here

📚 We have a great big collection more than 1,200 zines we'd like to share, so we're declaring this the month of July-brary. 🌙

About half of the collection is cataloged, which is helpful if you're looking for something specific. If you'd rather just browse the shelves, that works too. We have personal zines, comics, zines about gender and feminism, zines with pretty drawings, silly humor zines, zines about monsters and animals, DIY how-to zines, and many more. 

Drop by anytime between 1-4pm on Saturday, July 21st. 

Message me for the address.

More information on the EFZRR here.

I'll be signing copies of Cats I've Known at the lovely Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach, DE from 1-3pm. Come say hello! 

I'll be signing copies of my book at Bethany Beach Books in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Come say hey! 

The Scranton Zine Fest is one of my all-time favorite zine events: It's eclectic, friendly, and different every year. This year's event will include a panel discussion—and I'll be a part of it! The fest goes from 12-5, and the panel is from 3-4.

Do you like to write letters the old-fashioned way? If so, join us for Letter Writing Club, a casual hang-out at Tulpehocken Exchange. We'll provide the cards and writing paper (and snacks). Come write letters to your old friends - and maybe meet someone new. 

Friday, March 9th from 7-9 pm. 

Tulpehocken Exchange: 47 East High Street in Germantown, Philadelphia

Ages: 12+
$7/ per person, sliding scale

Please rsvp: info@texphilly.com

My partner Joseph Carlough and I will lead a workshop and talk on zines for students of social media and participatory culture at St. Joseph's University. 

For our first show of 2018, we're pleased to host a few East Falls Zine Reading Room favorites and some exciting newcomers as well. Come hear the West Philly postpunk band Rabbits to Riches, the delicate folk songs of Potential Gospel, and the work of poet and fiction writer Oki Sogumi and poet and arts journalist Amanda Silberling. You'll get a sneak peak of Joe Carlough's music/video work in progress, and Katie Haegele will debut her new zine, "Dear Everybody." Also, the zine library has gotten an overhaul and should be easier than ever for you to browse. THIS IS SHAPING UP TO BE QUITE THE EVENT.

I'll be reading from Cats I've Known at Roar, a lovely cat-themed gift shop in Portland, Oregon. I'll invite a few friends to read from their work, too. Come listen and say hi!

The website dubs this event "Philly's oldest and truest small press festival," and I have to agree. The Philly Zine Fest is one of my all-time favorite things to do in the city, year after year. Come on out and say hello and buy some zines. I'll have my brand-new cat book for sale, too. 

Come party with us and get your copy of my new book at the East Falls Zine Reading Room. Rumor has it there will be cake.  Message me for the address.

My cat book comes out in October and I am looking forward to doing lots of readings from it. On the 13th, I'll do a reading at Coffeehouse Without Limits in Allentown, PA, accompanied by my husband Joseph Carlough and our friend, the talented guitarist Chris Baldys. This will be a cat-themed evening all-around, with an open mic and everything. Please come, and bring your own cat poem, story, or song to share!

Come check out this all-day show at The Waiting Room in West Philly. Proceeds will go toward disaster relief and immigration legal defense. There will be bands, readings, art, and wonderful vegan catered food. I'll read some stories from my new book, Cats I've Known, too. What fun!