Calendar

*Times posted are Pacific Time zone.

Sep
6
Sat
Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Induction Gala
Sep 6 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Induction Gala
September 6, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Mara Purl, Founding Board Member

Join Mara and Fellow Board Members of the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame
For the Third Biannual Induction Ceremony & Gala Evening

 

 

Oct
12
Sun
Mara Purl – Presenter – It’s a Book! It’s a Play! It’s Both!
Oct 12 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Mara Purl – Presenter (Author & Performer)
It’s a Book! It’s a Play! It’s Both!
Coalesce Bookstore
845 Main Street
Morro Bay, California

Coalesce Bookstore Website
https://coalescebookstore.com/

Sunday, October 12, 2025
1:00 – 3:00 pm

Mara Purl, Anne R. Allen, Tony Piazza, Christine Ahern, Rolynn Anderson

Join these awesome Central Coast authors for their popular “Book Drama” Event! Wearing multiple hats, acclaimed coastal mystery authors shall alarm, intrigue, delight & amuse you with their dramatic skills as they take turns performing scenes from their latest works!

Book Signing & Light refreshments following the performance!

 

Oct
18
Sat
Milford-Haven Lighthouse Tour: A 35-year Celebration of the Novels, Radio Drama & Podcast
Oct 18 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Milford-Haven Lighthouse Tour:
A 35-year Celebration of the Novels, Radio Drama & Podcast

October 18, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join Mara and her amazing Milford-Haven Team including Cast Members & Engineer, Artists & Marketers, Followers & Fans for a fabulous Tasting of local wines & cheeses at a historic lighthouse property!

Enjoy sunset from the lighthouse overlooking gorgeous Avila Bay.

A private event at the Point Luis Lighthouse
https://www.pointsanluislighthouse.org/

May
2
Sat
Mara Purl – Presenter – Series Building for Authors
May 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Mara Purl – Presenter (Author & Performer)
Series Building: Creating Sustainable Plots & Characters in Series Fiction

Nipomo Library
918 West Tefft Street, Nipomo, CA
May 2, 2026
10:00am – 3:00pm PT

Coastal Dunes Branch
California Writers Club

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Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00am – 12:30pm PT

Sharing techniques and insights from her own successful Milford-Haven series, Mara will share 4 key components for successful fiction series writing:

Core Elements-Core Values – These will define how unique and strong your writing will be.
Theme & Premise – Plot Blueprints, Bookstore & Website homework.
Character Arcs – Development of each character, how they interact, back stories, goals.
Crystal Clear Characters – Deep dive using techniques to develop details about each character.

This is an interactive program with handouts.
Plan to enjoy a working session that will make a difference in your writing!

Book Signing & Light refreshments following the presentation

May
3
Sun
Mara Purl – Presenter – It’s a Book! It’s a Play! It’s Both!
May 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Mara Purl – Presenter (Author & Performer)
It’s a Book! It’s a Play! It’s Both!
Volumes of Pleasure Bookshoppe
1016 Los Osos Valley Rd.
Los Osos Bay, California

Volumes of Pleasure Bookshoppe Website
http://www.volumesofpleasurebookshoppe.com/

Sunday, May 3, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 pm

Mara Purl, Anne R. Allen, Tony Piazza, Lida Sideris, Christine Ahern, Rolynn Anderson

Join these awesome Central Coast authors for their popular “Book Drama” Event! Wearing multiple hats, acclaimed coastal mystery authors shall alarm, intrigue, delight & amuse you with their dramatic skills as they take turns performing scenes from their latest works!

Book Signing & Light refreshments following the performance!