Meet Maggie
“And one day, the girl with the books became the woman writing them.”
Maggie grew up with a strong love of reading. Her dream of writing has been fueled by the support and inspiration of fellow beta readers. She co-founded the Indie Romantasy Reads Book of the Month Club, which focuses on championing indie literature and fostering a deeper connection between readers and writers. She lives in Illinois with her husband, daughter, and Duck Tolling Retriever, who lovingly support her in her endeavors. You can follow her reading and writing antics on Instagram.
My Events
Dreamers & Readers Festival
I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as an attending author for The Dreamers & Readers Festival for 2026! This festival is packed with multiple fantasy-themed balls and events and a 200+ expo of authors and bookish vendors!Date: Friday, March 6th-Sunday, March 8th
Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 PM CST
Location: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
Romance Out West
I am excited to announce that I am an attending author for Romance Out West in Sandy, UT in April 2026! There will be panels and signings with some amazing romance authors! Plus plenty of bookish vendors to enjoy, including merch, art, Kindle cases, tattoo artists, piercers, permanent jewelry, etc. Date: Friday, April 17th-Saturday, April 18th 2026
Time: 1PM-6PM MDT
Location: Mountain American Expo Center, 9575 State Street, Sandy UT 84070
Forbidden Love
I am stoked to announce that I am an attending author for Forbidden Love 2026 presented by Tea & Tropes in Nashville, TN! It's going to be a blast, and I hope to see at the Author and Vendor Market!Date: Friday, July 31st-Saturday, August 1st 2026
Time: TBA
Location: The Fairgrounds Nashville, 1 Expo Hall, 401 Wingrove St, Nashville, TN 37203
Booked Eau Claire
I am so happy to announce that I am an attending author for Booked Eau Claire 2026 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin! It's going to be a blast, and I hope to see at the Author and Vendor Market!Date: Friday, September 18th-Saturday, September 19th 2026
Time: 8:30AM-9:00PM
Location: The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel | 333 Gibson Street
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54701
Past Events
Best of Dragons Book Release Party!
I am SO so excited to announce that Pink Couch Books is hosting a Cowboys & Cocktails-themed book release party for me for the release of Best of Dragons! Tickets will include a paperback copy of Best of Dragons AND cocktails by Griffin 🥃🍸🤠 Get your tickets now to reserve your spot! I can't wait to see you there!Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM CST
Location: Pink Couch Books - 1161 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL
Book Harvest 2025
(I will not be an attending author, but I will be there as a reader. If you see me and would like to get your book signed, let me know!)Date: Friday October 3rd-Saturday October 4th
Time: 1pm-6pm CST & 8:30am-6pm CST
Location: Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605
Villains & Vixens 2025
I am ecstatic to announce that I am a signing author at Villain and Vixens! I will be at table #732. Come by to snag a signed book, V&V exclusive merch, art prints, stickers, and find out which "Best of Dragons" character you're most like! Date: September 5th & 6th
Time: 9am-5pm & 9am-4pm
Location: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
Our Town Books Signing
I am excited to announce that Our Town Books in Jackson, IL will be hosting a book signing event for me in August! See you there!Date: August 16th
Time: 11am CST-2pm CST
Location: Our Town Books | 64 E Central Pk Plz Jacksonville, IL, 62650
IRR BOTM Club
I'm so excited to announce that I am a Featured Author for the Indie Romantasy Reads BOTM Club for July!Date: July 31st
Time: 6pm-7pm EST
Location: Google Meet
The New Romantics
I'm happy to announce that The New Romantics Bookstore will be hosting a signing event for me in June! Come hang out with me and get your book signed at Orlando's Romance-Only Bookstore!Date: June 28th
Time: 2pm EST-4pm EST
Location: The New Romantics | 3018 Corrine Drive Orlando, FL 32803
Flame and Fantasy 2025
Attending AuthorDate: Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Location: The Uptown Theater, and The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center Hotel
Live Q&A
Instagram Live Q&A with HEA Bookshop
Video Interview
Check out Maggie’s author interview with Josiah Akhtab with Seven Story Publishing and read the online magazine article below!
