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UPCOMING  EVENTS


Readers and Writers Jubilee at Decatur, AL Public Library

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June 14th, 2025​
Come meet local Alabama authors! There will be books for sale, signings, and author panels. 
Schedule of Events:
Local Author Meet & Greet:  11am – 2:45pm
Moderated Author Panels: 11am – 2:30pm
Featured speaker Lesa Carnes Shaul: 3pm
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Event Link!

**PAST EVENTS


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I'll be presenting a workshop at the Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival and another workshop at a special writer's day held after the conference! (See info below) University of Southern Mississippi - April 9-11, 2025
Fay B. Kaigler - Website

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CREATING CHILDREN'S BOOKS:
WORKSHOPS FOR WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
Saturday, April 12 | 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Cook Library Room 206Z​


Hallie Christensen and Heather C. Morris
Publishing 101 
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Join authors Hallie Christensen and Heather C. Morris for a jam-packed afternoon of all you need to know
to get your work in front of readers!

From the basics of submitting to agents and publishers, to the elements of marketability, Hallie and Heather have tried-and-true strategies to help you get your work published.

Other topics include query letters, write-for-hire work, and even staying up to date with markets.
Attendees will be entered into a drawing for agent critiques! 
WORKSHOPS FOR WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

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I'll be attending the Sumiton Book Fest in Sumiton, AL this October!

There will be many other local author and bookish venders at the event.

​Last year was their first year and it was well attended. I'm excited to see what additions will be there this year! 

* The AWC Annual Conference * - Alabama Writers' Cooperative 
- September 6-8, 2024
ORANGE BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER
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"The AWC was founded in 1923. Join us as we celebrate 101 years during our conference. It will include Open Mic on Friday night, workshops all three days on all aspects of the art and business of writing, and more. Saturday's Awards Dinner will feature a ceremony for the AWC Writing Contest winners, as well as a keynote address by Javacia Harris Bowser."

Friday 9/6/24: 
4:00 PM    Hallie Christensen and Emma Fox - "Writing Fantasy Novels for Young Readers"
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Writing Day at St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman, AL

Hosted by SCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators 
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Saturday, September 14th 8:30AM-5PM
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Where: St. Bernard Prep School's Heidrich Library
1600 St Bernard Dr, Cullman, AL 35055


Come join us for a fun writing day to discuss our current WIPS, write some, critique some, and have fun socializing with other writers! We'll also tour the Ave Maria Grotto on campus! 

Registration is limited to 35, so register soon if you'd like to join!! 
See pictures of the library here! 

REGISTER HERE: 
 https://forms.gle/YnHUBNUKbAp1A4p36

​- 2024 Readers and Writers Jubilee at Decatur Public Library - Decatur, AL - Saturday, June 8th (I'll have a table from 12-1:30pm, then be on an author panel from 2:30-3:30pm)
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- Rocket City Reading Festival - March 10, 2024 @The Orion Amphitheater

- Lit Kids Magazine Author Q&A Feature - March 15, 2024
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- Presenting at 
2024 Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival - April 2024 @USM
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Words and Pictures Podcast with DJ Bowman-Smith - January 2024
Listen Now!

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SCBWI Members Event - November 3-5
- Gulf Shores
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Join fellow middle grade novel writers for a weekend at the beach! Friday evening we'll have an informal “book club” discussion about Maizy Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee. Published MG author Hallie Christensen will lead our discussion and help us breakdown the structure of this Newberry Honor winning novel.

Sumiton Book Fest in Sumiton, AL - Saturday, October 14th from 9am-4pm
- Come check out/support local authors and bookish vendors!! I'll be there! :) 
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Facebook Event Page

Writing a Young Adult Novel - July 29th, 2023
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Sponsored by SCBWI. FREE EVENT. (Must be 18 or older) 
In the evening, I'll be leading a discussion on reading like a writer and diving into One of Us is Lying by author Karen M. McManus


**SEE FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS 

Sat. July 29, 2023
9:30am - 1:30pm (library auditorium)
+ optional afternoon/evening events
Downtown Huntsville Public Library
915 Monroe street. Huntsville, al 35801
Registration required.


Link to Registration!
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writing_ya_novels_pdf.pdf
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April 19th, 2023 - 5:30-7:00pm
Madison, AL Branch Library, Auditorium 2

Come join me at a FREE event sponsored by SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators). 

I'm on the author panel!

Come talk to Kidlit authors from our local area about submitting to small publishers and agents and get your questions answered! 


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Book Signing at Sherry's Sparkle - Hartselle, AL

 Author Guest on Jen Lowry Writes Podcast - January 2022

Author Speaking Engagement at Beta Delta Chapter in Cullman, AL -
​January 13th @ Cullman Museum 


Instagram Tour with MTMC Tours - December 6th-15th


**Book Signing at Second Reads Bookstore -
​Decatur, AL
Saturday, November 6th from 11am-1pm

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Authors Night at Eva Public Library
Thursday, October 28th at 7pm

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 Instagram Book Tour with Feather & Dove Tours - October 25th-29th

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*Facebook Live Event 
Second Read Books - Decatur, AL 
October 14th, 2021 - 6:00pm 

SecondReadBooks - Facebook

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*Book Signing 
at
 Shades of Pemberley Bookstore - Albertville, AL 
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​October 23, 2021
 - 11am-3pm
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Past School Visits

Cullman West Elementary School - Cullman, AL
​Vinemont Elementary School - Vinemont, AL
F.E. Burleson Elementary - Hartselle, AL 
Hanceville Elementary - Hanceville, AL
Sacred Heart Elementary School - Cullman, AL
Eva Elementary - Eva, AL 
Vinemont Middle School - Vinemont, AL


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  • Home
  • AUTHOR
    • About
    • Press Kit
  • BOOKS
    • Enchanted Misadventures
    • Daisy the Nice Dragon
    • Fan Art
  • FUTURE WORKS/IDEAS
    • Current WIP (Work in Progress)
    • Spooky Winner! - Contest Entry
  • TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS
    • Author/School Visits
    • FREE Downloads for Teachers
  • CONTACT
    • Contact Hallie
    • Agent/Endorsements
  • EXTRAS
    • SCBWI Writing Day! 8/25
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
    • EVENTS
    • News/Blogs/Interviews
    • Author/Writer Resources