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
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