Past Events
If your book club would like to schedule a discussion with Carol, contact her.
2019
March 14, 2019
In Conversation with Irina Reyn
Author of Mother Country
At Hugo House
Seattle, Washington
April 5-7, 2019
Get Lit at the Beach
A Gathering for Readers in Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach, Oregon
2018
January 27, 2018
Write Here Write Now
Seattle7Writers Writing Intensive Workshop
The Swedish Club
Seattle, Washington
February 8, 2018
Book Lovers Night Out
Eagle Harbor Book Company
Bainbridge Island, Washington
May 9, 2018
Women's Book Club Spring Tea
"Why A Doctor Turns to Fiction:
The Surprising Intersection of Medicine and Fiction"
Everett, Washington
2017
April 1, 2017
Young Adult Book Discussion Panel
Kitsap Regional Libray
Poulsbo Branch
Poulsbo, Washington
May 9, 2017
In Discussion with Claire Dederer
Author of Love and Trouble
Eagle Harbor Book Co.
Bainbridge Island, Washington
July 20, 2017
Writing Workshop
"The Secret Gifts of Fiction"
Larch Correctional Facility
Larch, Washington
September 9, 2017
Writing About Death Author Panel
Seattle Death Salon
University of Washington
Kane Hall
September 17, 2017
Virginia Mason Hospital Anesthesia Alumni Association
"Creating Your Bliss"
Bell Harbor Conference Center
Seattle, Washington
November 25, 2017
Indies First, Small Business Saturday
Celebrate and Support Independent Bookstores with In-Store Authors
Eagle Harbor Books
Liberty Bay Books
2016
Friday, January 8, 2016
Enlighten
Bremerton Elks Lodge
Bremerton, Washington
February 25, 2016
University of Washington, Writers on Writing
Conversation and lecture for UW Writing students
University of Washington Campus
Seattle, Washington
October 15, 2016
Walla Walla, Washington
Words at the Heart of Healthcare: How Fiction Can Heal Both Patients and Physicians
Annual McLellan Lecture
Humanity in Clinical Care
November 13, 2016
Seattle, Washington
Fiction and Medicine: Merging a Love For Fiction With a Love For Writing
Learn, Serve, Lead
Association of American Medical Colleges
2015
February 10-15, 2015
San Miguel Writers Conference
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
March 5, 2015
University of Washington, Writers on Writing
Conversation and lecture for UW Writing students
University of Washington Campus
Seattle, Washington
March 20, 2015
Rainier Women's Club
Seattle, Washington
March 14-15, 2015
Tucson Festival of Books
Tuscon, Arizona
March 25, 2015
INSPIRE
Woodward Middle School
Bainbridge Island, Washington
March 25, 2015
GEMINI, Paperback Launch
Parkplace Books
Kirkland, Washington
April 7, 2015
Chuckanut Writers Author Readings
Hugo House
Seattle, Washington
April 15, 2015
Washington Library Association Conference
Tulalip Resort
Marysville, Washington
April 2015
April 9, 16, 23 and 30
Western Washington University, Olympic College Book Group
Community Presentation: Where Do We Go From Here?
Olympic College, Poulsbo, Washington
May 1, 2015
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Cannon Beach Bookstore
Canon Beach, Oregon
May 9, 2015
University of Washington Literary Voices Dinner
Seattle, Washington
May 30, 2015
Bainbridge Island Book Fest
Book Signings by Pacific Northwest Authors
Eagle Harbor Book Company
Bainbridge Island, Washington
June 26 & 27, 2015
Chuckanut Writers Conference
Bellingham, Washington
June 30, 2015
In Conversation with Annie Barrows
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Bainbridge Island, Washington
July 31, 2015
Books By the Bay
Panel with Seattle 7 Writers
Olympia, Washington
August 9, 2015
Sleepless in Seattle, Regional Anesthesia Conference
Seattle, Washington
September 12, 2015
Seattle7Writers Write Here Write Now Bainbridge
A One Day Writing Intensive Workshop
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Bainbridge Island, Washington
November 21, 2015
Seattle 7 Writers Annual Holiday BookFest
Phinney Neighborhood Center
Seattle, Washington
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2014
January 16-18, 2014
Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend
Jefferson, Texas
January 23, 2014
American Booksellers Association, Winter Institute
Author Panel with Seattle 7 Writers
Seattle, Washington
January 30, 2014
Book Group Night at Eagle Harbor Book Company
Bainbridge Island, Washington
February 4 to 6, 2014
Vanderbilt Department of Medicine John Leonard Visiting Scholar
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
February 8, 2014
Write Here Write Now!
All day writing intensive sponsored by Seattle7Writers
Seattle, Washington
February 20, 2014
Guest Speaker
University of Washington Creative Writing MFA Program
Writers on Writing
Seattle, Washington
February 26, 2014
Association of Writers and Writing Programs
Reading at The Grotto for Sewanee School of Letters
Seattle, Washington
February 28, 2014
Book Signing
Association of Writers and Writing Programs
for Sewanee School of Letters
Seattle, Washington
March 1, 2014
A Book For All Seasons
Bookstore Anniversary Party
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Leavenworth, Washington
March 4, 2014
GEMINI Launch Party
Eagle Harbor Book Company
Bainbridge Island, Washington
March 5, 2014
Book Passage
1 Ferry Building, #42
GEMINI Reading and Signing
San Francisco, CA
March 6, 2014
Stanford Bookstore
GEMINI Reading and Signing
519 Lasuen Mall
Stanford, CA 94305
March 7, 2014
Barnes & Noble, Holcombe Blvd.
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Houston, Texas
March 8, 2014
Barnes & Noble, Northwest Highway
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Dallas, Texas
March 10, 2014
Page & Palette
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Fairhope, Alabama
March 11, 2014
Lake Forest Bookstore
GEMINI Reading and Brunch
Lake Forest, Illinois
March 11, 2014
Anderson's Bookshop
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Naperville, Illinois
March 12, 2014
Joseph-Beth Crestview Hills
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Crestview Hills, Kentucky
March 13, 2014
Tattered Cover, Colfax
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Denver, Colorado
March 17, 2014
Elliott Bay Book Company
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Live Music by The Rejections
Seattle, Washington
March 19, 2014
Liberty Bay Books
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Poulsbo, Washington
March 22, 2014
Book Signing
Costco, Aurora Village
Seattle, Washington
March 22, 2014
Literary Lions Gala for King County Library System
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Bellevue, Washington
March 27, 2014
Chuckanut Radio Hour
Live Interview and variety show
Heiner Theater of Whatcom Community College
Belllingham, Washington
April 23-25, 2014
Christamore House Guild Book and Author Event
Indianapolis, Indiana
April 26, 2014
Goddard College MFA Featured Reader
Richard Hugo House
Seattle, Washington
April 29, 2014
Beach Books
Lunch with the Author
Seaside, Oregon
May 13, 2014
Bay Oaks Panhellenic Association and Bay Area Women's Association
GEMINI Reading and Book Club Discussion
Houston, Texas
May 15, 2014
Read the Book Meet the Author
My Enchanted Cottage & Tea Rooms
Ridgecrest, California
May 18, 2014
Books Are Better Shared
Day long gathering of book club leaders, readers and authors
Mission Viejo, California
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Panel Discussion with Kevin O'Brien and Erica Bauermeister
Wenatchee Public Library
Wenatchee, Washington
June 5, 2014
Three Regional Authors Discuss the Northwest Book Scene
with Tara Conklin and Cate Campbell
Parkplace Books
Kirkland, Washington
June 21, 2014
Seattle 7 Writers Book Club Brunch
Mount Baker Community Club
Seattle, Washington
July 5, 2014
Museum of History and Industry
Local Authors Day
Seattle, Washington
August 2, 2014
Trails End Bookstore
GEMINI reading and signing
All sales profits go to support Room One in the Methow Valley
Winthrop, Washington
October 22, 2014
Books, Brunch & Boutique Fundraiser
Shelton, Washington
November 1, 2014
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Book People of Moscow
Moscow, Idaho
November 4, 2014
GEMINI Reading and Signing
Auntie's Book Store
Spokane, Washington
November 10, 2014
Mukilteo Schools Sponsors' Reception
Mukilteo, Washington
November 11, 2014
Mukilteo Schools Breakfast Fundraiser
Future of Flight
Everett, Washington
November 19, 2014
Kitsap Regional Library, Words Unbound
In conversation with author Kevin O'Brien
Bremerton, Washington
December 3, 2014
Book Preview Presentation
Women's University Club of Seattle
Seattle, Washington
2013
December 4, 2013
Independent Bookseller Dinner
Boston, Massachusetts
October 16, 2013
Independent Bookseller Dinner
Chicago, Illinois
October 15, 2013
Independent Bookseller Dinner
Los Angeles, California
October 14, 2013
Independent Bookseller Dinner
San Francisco, California
October 6-8, 2013
Galley Signing
Book Buzz at Simon & Schuster Booth
Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association
October 4, 2013
Northern California Independent Booksellers Association
San Francisco, California
June 6, 2013
Oatmeal Men's Breakfast Club
Bainbridge Island, Washington
May 4, 2013
Author Panel
The Writer's Workshoppe and Bookstore
Port Townsend, Washington
April 25, 2013
Bay Oaks PanHellenic Association
Houston, Texas
March 12, 2013
SWERV Women's Club
Bainbridge Island, Washington
January 26, 2013
Write Here, Write Now
Fremont Abbey Arts Center
Fremont, Washington
January 16, 2013
Hedgebrook Literary Series An Evening with Local Seattle Writers
Whidbey Island Center of the Arts
Langley, Washington
2012
November 3, 2013
Author talk and book signing
Broomfield Auditorium
Broomfield, CO
One Book, One Broomfield
September 14, 2013
Where All Those Ideas Come From
Bainbridge Performing Arts Center
Bainbridge Island, WA
April 17-19, 2013
Writer-in-residence
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA
March 10, 2013
Literary Lions Fundraising event for King County Library System
Hyatt Regency
Bellevue, Washington
February 11-12, 2013
Writing Workshop
American Medical Student Association Conference
Washington, DC
2011
December 3, 2011
Hedgebrook Salon, a gathering of women writers
Freeland, Whidbey Island, Washington
November 16, 2011
Presentation
Seattle Yacht Club Women's Luncheon
Seattle, Washington
November 19, 2011
Seattle7Writers Holiday Book Signing
An afternoon of readings and signings
Phinney Neighborhood Center
Seattle, Washington
October 1-2, 2011
Author Panel
Peter Kirk Park
Kirkland, Washington
September 13, 2011
Port Orchard Rotary Club
Port Orchard, Washington
June 2, 2011
Lecture for Kitsap County Medical Society
Kitsap Golf and Country Club
Bremerton, Washington
May 5, 2011
Science Cafe Lecture Series
The Neurobiology Behind Creativity
Treehouse Cafe
Bainbridge, Washington
April 19, 2011
Annual Inspire Lecture
Woodward Middle School
Bainbridge Island, Washington
April 16, 2011
Field's End Writers Conference
Workshop & Panel Discussion
Kiana Lodge
Poulsbo, Washington
April 12, 2011
Mercer Island Women's Club
Charity Fundraiser
Seattle, Washington
March 20, 2013
The Influence of the Pacific Northwest Landscape on Literature
Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma, Washington
March 5, 2011
Literary Lions Gala
King County Library Fundraiser
Bellevue Regional Library
Bellevue, Washington
February 23, 2011
Women's University Club
Guest Lecturer
Seattle, Washington
2010
November 20, 2010
Seattle7Writers reading and signing
Phinney Ridge Community Center
Seattle, Washington
November 16, 2010
Mostly Books
Gig Harbor, Washington
November 6, 2010
Kitsap Regional Library Fundraising Dinner
Bainbridge Island, Washington
October 28, 2010
Meet the Author Event and Reading
Garfield Book Company
Tacoma, Washington
October 27, 2010
Meet the Author Event and Reading
Annie Bloom's Bookstore
Portland, Oregon
October 26, 2010
Readings Around the Sound
Parkplace Bookstore
Kirkland, Washington
October 25, 2010
KCLS Bellevue Library
Meet the Author Event and Reading
Bellevue, Washington
October 11-16, 2010
ArtsCrush
October 8, 2010
Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association
Portland, Oregon
October 1, 2010
Humanities Washington
Bedtime Stories Fundraiser
Seattle, Washington
September 30, 2010
Third Place Books
Lake Forest Park, Washington
September 27, 2010
Book Passage
Corte Madera, CA
September 20, 2010
Tattered Cover
Tattered Cover LoDo
Denver, Colorado
September 15, 2010
Borders
Dallas, Texas
September 14, 2010
Barnes & Noble
Vanderbilt Square
Houston, Texas
September 12, 2010
Eagle Harbor Book Co
Bainbridge Island, Washington
September 10, 2010
Village Books & Chuckanut Radio Hour
Bellingham, Washington
September 9, 2010
Elliot Bay Book Company
Seattle, Washington
August 4, 2010
Grand Rounds Lecture
University of Washington
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Washington- Department of Anesthesiology
Seattle, Washington
June 17, 2010
Guest Lecturer
Sewanee School of Letters
The University of the South
Sewanee, Tennessee
June 12, 2010
Second Saturday Northwest Author Series
Cannon Beach Library
Cannon Beach, Oregon
April 29, 2010
Career Fair
International Community School
Kirkland, Washington
May 19, 2010
Puget Sound Luncheon
Washington Athletic Club
Seattle, Washington
May 18, 2010
Field's End Roundtable
"Ways to Make Your Writing Group Really Work"
Bainbridge Island Library
Bainbridge Island, Washington
April 21, 2010
Author Panel, Seattle7Writers Literary Lunch
The Nile Country Club
Seattle, Washingotn
March 16, 2010
Inspire Lectures
Woodward Middle School
Bainbridge Island, Washington
February 27, 2010
Costco
Signing and Greeting with Seattle7Writers
Seattle, Washington
January 25, 2010
Reading and Discussion
Bellevue Regional Library
Bellevue, Washington
2009
August 31, 2009
Third Place Books
Lake Forest Park, Washington
August 16, 2009
Barnes & Noble
University Village
Seattle, Washington
July 12, 2009
Book Signing
A Book For All Seasons
Leavenworth, Washington
July 11, 2009
Book Signing
Riverwalk Books
Chelan, Washington
July, 2009
Book Signing
Beach Books
Seaside, Oregon
July 4, 2009
Book Signing
Cannon Beach Books
Cannon Beach, Oregon
July 3, 2010
Interview
KMUN
Astoria, Oregon
July 3, 2009
Book Signing
Adelaide’s Books and Coffee
Ocean Park, Washington
June 30, 2009
Book Signing
Annie Bloom’s Books
Portland, Oregon
June 20, 2009
Book Signing
Costco
Silverdale, Washington
June 20, 2009
Book Signing
Village Books
Bellingham, Washington
June 17, 2009
Reading and Signing
Books Inc. Opera Plaza
San Francisco, California
June 17, 2009
Interview
KUSF-FM, NPR Affiliate
June 16, 2009
Interview
KING-TV Morning News
Seattle, Washington
June 16, 2009
Reading and Signing
Ballard Public Library
For Secret Garden Books
Seattle, Washington
June 15, 2009
Interview
KINK-FM, Speaking Freely
Portland, Oregon
June 15, 2009
Interview
KATU-TV
Portland, Oregon
June 15, 2009
Reading and Signing
Powell's Books
Cedar Hills Crossing
Beaverton, Oregon
April 18, 2009
Fields End Conference, Panel Author.
Bainbridge Island, Washington
March 12, 2009
University of Washington Faculty Development Program
Guest Speaker on Physicians and the Creative Arts
Seattle, Washington
March 7, 2009
KCLS Literary Lions, Guest Author
KCLS Literary Lions Dinner
Bellevue, Washington
March 4, 2009
Reading and Signing
Jefferson County Library
Port Hadlock, Washington
February 11, 2009
Highland Park Literary Festival, Guest Lecturer
Dallas, Texas
January 28, 2009
Pomegranate Dialogues, Guest Speaker
Bainbridge Island, Washington
January 26, 2009
Bay Oaks Pan Hellenic Fund Raiser and Book Group
Guest Speaker
Houston, Texas
2008
November 5, 2008
Reading and Signing
Inklings Bookshop
Yakima, Washington
October 18, 2008
Local Author Gala
Barnes & Noble
Silverdale, Washington
October 4, 2008
Authors in the Barn
Country Meadows Independent Retirement Cottages
Silverdale, Washington
October 1, 2008
Panel member for Ascertainment Meeting
Presentation to Seattle area media representatives about issues of health care access
Seattle, Washington