Upcoming author events, July 2026

The following author events will take place online in July. The featured guest will appear in person unless otherwise noted. Click on the venue links for more information and for registration or access codes. Events pop up unpredictably, so return to your favorite venues during the month to see if anything new has surfaced.

BOOK CARNIVAL

• Saturday, July 11, 2 p.m.: Sarah Flocken, Be Well (in conversation with B.L. Blanchard)
• Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m.: Sheila Lowe, Lies between the Lines; Judith Ayn, Dead Merchandise
• Saturday, July 25, 2 p.m.: Jennifer K. Morita, Ghosts of Waikiki

HUNTINGTON BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

• No programs scheduled

MYSTERY INK

• Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m.: Sheila Lowe, Lies between the Lines
• Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.: Dr. Cristina LePort, Defrosted

All events at Studio 14 in Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach

ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

• Wednesday, July 1, 5 p.m.: Chris Epting, Where One Hears the Rain: Finding Your Voice & Crafting Your Story — From Inspiration to Publication (at the Dana Point Branch Library, 33841 Niguel Rd, Dana Point)
• Thursday, July 9, 2 p.m.: Kitty Felde, How Much Do You Know About American Democracy? (at the El Toro Branch Library, 24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest)
• Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 p.m.: Daniel Silva, Ransom (at the Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills)

ORANGE COUNTY ROMANCE WRITERS

• Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m.: James Blatch, “Nailing Your Book package for the New Era of Search” and “Bigger Stories and Blockbusters” (at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea)

SISTERS IN CRIME

• Sisters in Crime L.A.: Saturday, July 25, 12 p.m.: Summer Potluck and Book Exchange (registration required)
• Sisters in Crime OC: Saturday, July 25, 2:30 p.m.: Captain Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens, “Arson Investigation” (at the Orange Public Library main branch, 407 E. Chapman Av., Orange)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WRITERS ASSOCIATION

• Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m.: TBD (at Antonucci’s Restaurant, 24190 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo; $30-40)