News and Events — Laura Parnum

What’s Happening:

News:

My short story “Leave the Dead to Lie in Peace” was recently published in S’more Spooky Stories: A National Parks Anthology. A collection of tales that is sure to both entertain and raise awareness of our precious national lands, so we and future generations can continue to enjoy them, including stories from Dan Wells, Jo Schaffer Layton, Fleur Bradley, Ally Malinenko, Josh Roberts, Steven Bohls, Kim Ventrella, Darcy Marks, Deke Moulton, Erin Petti, Jennifer Jenkins, Laura Parnum, Nicole Brouwer, Sarah Allen, Leigh Statham, Candice Marley Conner, Russ Colson, Adam Seable, James Francks, and Camille Leigh, with an introduction by Peter Black.

Upcoming Appearances:

4/25-4/27

Eastern PA SCBWI 2025 Pocono Retreat

I’ll be part of the organizing team for the Eastern PA SCBWI spring retreat at the Highlights Foundation. A book signing will be included.

5/18

New England SCBWI Spring Conference & Book Festival

I’ll be signing books at the New England SCBWI Spring Conference Book Festival at UConn Stamford.

6/7

10:00-2:00

Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival

Book signing - more details to come.

6/14

10:00-2:00

Cecil County Children’s Book Festival

Book signing and reading at the Cecil County Public Library, North East Branch, North East, MD.

7/29

Release Date for The Haunting of Bellington Cottage

Stay tuned for details on the book release event.

7/30

2:30-4:00pm

Schlow Library Meet the Authors event

A meet-the-authors event where children’s book authors will speak with young readers and offer book-related crafts. Signed books will be available for purchase.