EVENTS & MEDIA
THE BOOK OF RESERVATIONS
INTERVIEWS
The Way Home with Laura Smith: I had the honor of talking to my dear friend Laura Smith about the joys and challenges of sequels, writing strong dialogue, and the origin of the ghost table.
Billy Dees Podcast: Watch a video interview with Billy Dees about beliefs and how to explore them in writing, advice for aspiring writers, what AI is doing to the writing industry, and New York City restaurant culture.
Literally Heinous: Listen to a spirited discussion with host Lily Maslia about what inspired this book series, all things ghost and medium-related, and our shared love of New Orleans.
Uncorking A Story: I return to this amazing podcast to talk to Mike Carlon about the creative process, writing grief with humor, and our personal connections to love and loss.
The Raw Vibe: In this two-part episode, I talk to host Chuck Tuck about the role of the client in a medium session, deciphering signs from beyond, and I share advice for aspiring authors about both the writing and publishing processes.
Turn the Page: I spoke with host Jenn about my writing journey, the dynamics that occur when partners have fundamental differences, and what’s in store for the third book in my series.
Radio Free Palmer Author Interviews: I talk to Mike Chmielewski about the premise of my series, my target audience, and what I want readers to take away from The Book of Reservations.
WCUB Breakfast Club: I talk to host Craig about the original ghost table that inspired the trilogy, how grief connects us, and what happens when the goal, like writing a book, is in the rearview mirror.
The Rick Tittle Show: Starting at minute 35:40, I talk to Rick about where my belief in an afterlife comes from and my advice to aspiring writers.
The Kathryn Zox Show: Kathryn and I discuss my haunted childhood home, mediumship, and places she should go while visiting New Orleans
The Shaun Proulx Show: Listen to my conversation with Shaun about talking to mediums, the strangest ghost stories I’ve heard, and the post-book blues, starting at minute 20:40
PAST EVENTS FOR THE COAT CHECK GIRL
INTERVIEWS
People Who Do Things: My esteemed co-host and I discuss what it’s like having a book out in the world
ARTICLES
CrimeReads: A primer on the rules of the spirit world
Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb: Hear about the inspiration for The Coat Check Girl and its protagonist, Josie Gray
Electric Literature: A roundup of books that share with The Coat Check Girl the theme of navigating grief with found family.
Fresh Fiction: This was a fun one to write—an interview with my protagonist, Josie Gray.
Woman Around Town: A lovely review—with a couple of (minor) spoilers, so proceed with caution!
Authors Publish: A case study on how The Coat Check Girl came to life.
APPEARANCES
Saturday April 26, 2025
Clark + Childs Gallery – Great Barrington, MA
In conversation with Claudia Zuluaga
Tuesday January 28, 2025
Garden District Book Shop – New Orleans, LA
In conversation with Norman Woolworth
Thursday November 21, 2024
Main Point Books – Wayne, PA
In conversation with Kristin Contino
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
New York City Book Launch
In conversation with Claudia Zuluaga