Wisconsin Writers Association upcoming events

Author appearance: Rebecca Zornow (Tue, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The latest novella in local author Rebecca Zornow's Landsome Roads romantasy series is launching on September 15, and we're throwing a party to celebrate!

Event includes a reading and an author panel, with time for a Q&A after. Sept 15 at the Flora Shelves in Appleton, WI: https://theflorashelves.square.site/events

Author appearance: Launch party with Sara Biren (Fri, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Launch Party for I SAW YOU FIRST, a 90s retail rom-com Friday, September 11, 2026 | 6 pm

Uncorked Book Lounge, 1610 Washington Ave, Two Rivers, WI

Q&A with author, book signing, 90s Trivia & Name That Tune, cake, probably cheese, definitely wine

I SAW YOU FIRST is Sara Biren's first adult romance. More event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ECfgwzNz6/

Author appearance: Jim Landwehr (Fri, September 18, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

When: Fri. September 18th, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: 111 E Capitol Drive, Tabi Wine Bar, Hartland, WI

What: Join us for a captivating night of poetry, performance and creative expression.

Who: The featured poetry lineup for the evening includes Bob Hurd, Lucy Mercado, William Torphy, Nicole Nicholson, Emily Walker-Miller, Paula Nordwig, Kathie Giorgio, Sxdni Small, Sandra Renick, and Sara Sarna

Author appearance: Carolyn Dallman (Sun, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Powder Plant: Where Did the Farmers Go When Suddenly Their Land Was Gone?

Sunday, September 20, @ 1:00 pm Reedsburg Public Library, 370 Vine St, Reedsburg, WI.

Live book talk for "Powder Plant: Farmland to National Defense"

Publication: Elise Posledni (Tue, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Elise Posledni's debut fantasy novel, A New Witch in the Northwoods, releases on September 22nd 2026. Available wherever books are sold. Published by Ten16 Press. https://www.epwrites.com/a-new-witch-in-the-northwoods

Author appearance: Lora Hyler (Fri, September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Lora Hyler is a featured speaker at the 2026 Untitled Town Book & Author Festival, held in Green Bay, WI on September 25th - 27th.

The event is free! https://untitledtown.org/

Author appearance: Elise Posledni (Thu, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Elise Posledni author talk at Mystery to Me Books.

Thursday October 8th 6pm-7:30pm.

1863 Monroe St Madison, WI

https://www.mysterytomebooks.com/

https://www.epwrites.com/a-new-witch-in-the-northwoods

2026 Fall Conference (Fri, October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

WWA maintains a strict No-Refund policy for paid events.

Book signing: Elise Posledni (Sat, October 31, 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Spooky book signings of A New Witch in the Northwoods by Elise Posledni on Halloween Day 11am-2pm at the Well Red Damsel book store!

6429 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

https://www.thewellreddamsel.com/

https://www.epwrites.com/a-new-witch-in-the-northwoods

Workshop: Great Lakes Writers Festival (Thu, November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Registration is open for the 2026 Great Lakes Writers Festival Nov. 5-6th at Lakeland University! This event, FREE and open to the public, will feature readings and master classes with novelist June Gervais and poet Chelsea Whitton as well as a bookfair.

In addition, we offer a special master class just for high school students. Come for both days, one day, or just one hour! Register now at our website greatlakeswritersfestival.org and help us spread the word about this opportunity by sharing the attached poster with others through email and your social media platforms.

Author appearance: Jim Landwehr (Sat, November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The annual WFOP 2027 Calendar reading will take place on Saturday, November 14th, in the Milwaukee Rotary Club Community Room at the Milwaukee Public Library, Central Branch from 2:00-4:00.

All contributors are welcome to read their poem + 1 other. The event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2czoPcN2oyJWqWtW6

Author appearance: Malcolm Woods (Sat, November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

I'll have a booth to sell my novel, What the Tide Leaves Behind, and my short story collection, Ice Fishing in Donegal, at the Celtic Christmas Boutique at the Celtic MKE Center, 1532 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, from 9-4 p.m