Upcoming author events, September 2026

The following author events will take place online in September. 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, Sep. 26, 2 p.m.: Jennifer J. Chow, Tell-Tale Treats; Kemper Donovan, Sweet Spot

HUNTINGTON BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

• Monday, Sep. 21, 12 p.m.: Jennifer J. Chow and Daryl Wood Gerber, “A Cozy Mystery Luncheon”

LITERARY GUILD OF ORANGE COUNTY

• Wednesday, Sep. 16, 5:30 p.m.: Fall Literary Salon with Naomi Hirahara, Rachel Howzell Hall, and Mary StJohn-Putnam (at the Mission Viejo Country Club, 26200 Country Club Dr.) (register in advance)

MYSTERY INK

• No events scheduled

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

ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

• Wednesday, Sep. 23, 10:30 a.m.: Marjorie McCown, Final Cut and Star Struck (at the San Clemente Branch Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente)
• Tuesday, Sep. 29, 6 p.m.: Kaelynn Partlow, Life on the Bridge (at the Clifton C. Miller Community Center, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin)

ORANGE COUNTY ROMANCE WRITERS

• Saturday, Sep. 12, 10 a.m.: Teddy Smith, “How to Launch Your Romance Book in Europe and Beyond” (online)

SISTERS IN CRIME

• Sisters in Crime L.A.: Sunday, Sep. 13, 2 p.m.: Jaime Parker Stickle, “From the Stage to the Page” (registration required)
• Sisters in Crime OC: Saturday, Sep. 26, 2:30 p.m.: Jennifer Rose, “The Psychic Medium: Communicating with the Dead” (at the Orange Public Library main branch, 407 E. Chapman Av., Orange)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WRITERS ASSOCIATION

• Saturday, Sep. 19, 10 a.m.: Jonathan J. Brown, “The Inspired Writer: Build Resilience, Find Your Spark, and Keep Writing” (at Antonucci’s Restaurant, 24190 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo; $30-40)