TINY happenings

I’m back home after my first TINY event at Rediscovered Books in Boise. Thank you to everyone who came out. It was a good time! I love, love, love talking with readers. I could talk books all day, every day. My next event is at Newport Beach Public Library this Saturday at 3pm. Hope to — Read More

Catching up

Here’s a glimpse into some recent (and upcoming) happenings! This past weekend, I was honored to be a speaker at the AAUW Author Luncheon in Seal Beach. These types of events are always great because I get to 1) meet other authors (Hollie Overton and Matt Coyle were also there), and 2) interact with readers. — Read More

Cherry Blossoms Event: Newport Beach Public Library

First of all, if you haven’t been to the Newport Beach Public Library, you should go. It’s one of the best libraries I’ve ever been to. I just wish I lived closer. I’d be there all the time. Thank you to everyone who came out to hear me talk about Cherry Blossoms. When I finished — Read More

Upcoming events

I cannot believe that Cherry Blossoms comes out next month. I have a few launch-related events on the calendar. If you’re in the area, come out and say hi! Southern Festival of Books ~ October 12-14 I’m heading out to Nashville in a few weeks to experience this festival (and Nashville!) for the first time. — Read More

Cherry Blossoms: Reviews, blurbs, and other happenings

We are getting closer to publication day–October 30! I wanted to share some early reviews that have been rolling in, as well as blurbs from some authors many of you may know. Just in: Publishers Weekly reviewed Cherry Blossoms yesterday: “Hooper gives familiar themes of loss and redemption fresh and inviting life in her entertaining second — Read More