Events and Appearances
We love meeting and connecting with our community and readers.
So, come and say hello to Desert Palm Press and our authors at the following Events & Appearances!
Jazzy Mitchell and Ellen Hoil 2024 Wrap Up and 2025 Preview
Tune in as Jazzy Mitchell and Ellen Hoil recap 2024 and preview 2025! They'll talk about soe of the happenings over the past year which have impacted the lesbian literary community and discuss what's coming up in 2025. Join us!
2024 Left Coast Lesbian Literary Conference Retreat
The 9th Annual LCLC conference brings Lesfic readers, writers, editors, and publishers together from around the U.S. to promote lesbian literature and to inspire up-and-coming writers. Attendees have access to all the authors, editors, and publishers to mix and mingle throughout the conference. We also provide an on-site book store for authors to sell their books.
LCLC is a casual, intimate and safe space for women. The LCLC feels more like a retreat then a conference with sessions starting at 10am so you can sleep in and ending at 5pm so you can enjoy your evenings. LCLC is open to all Lesfic authors, editors, publishers and readers regardless of publishing status or publishing house.
LCLC consists of four fun-filled days packed with master classes, panel discussions, workshops, author chats, and readings in the afternoon. LCLC is an all-inclusive event with meals, drinks, and snacks provided daily for All-Access Pass holders.
LCLC is produced by Sapphire Books Publishing and sponsored by Desert Palm Press.
Live Author Readings with Ann Tonnell and Ellen Hoil
Join us as we stream live readings by Ann Tonnell, Ellen Hoil, Reba Birmingham, and special guest—Sam Ledel on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Ask questions and post comments during the broadcast. Jazzy Mitchell will moderate.
Live Author Readings with Kellie Doherty and Toni Draper
Live Author Readings with Desert Palm Press Authors:
Live Author Readings with Ann Tonnell, Kellie Doherty, and Toni Draper
Live Author Reading with Desert Palm Press Authors:
Live Author Readings With Barbara Lynn Murphy
Join us on Sunday, June 23 at 10AM PST/1PM EST/7PM CET, as we stream live readings by Heather Werner and Barbara Lynn Murphy. Ask questions and post comments during the broadcast. After their readings, Heather and Barbara will answer questions about their books and how they develop their stories. Jazzy Mitchell will moderate.
Author Readings with Nat Burns, KL Mitchell, Alicia Gael, Jane Alden, and Edith Zeitlberger
Join us on Sunday, May 26th, 2024, 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern, 7pm CET, as we stream live readings by Nat Burns, KL Mitchell, Jane Alden, and Edith Zeitlberger. And with a special guest, Alicia Gael. Ask questions and post comments during the broadcast.
Author Readings with Kellie Doherty and EJ Kindred
Join us on Sunday, April 21, 2024, as we stream live readings by EJ Kindred and Kellie Doherty. Ask questions and post comments during the broadcast. EJ and Kellie will read from their works and talk about the writing process. Jazzy Mitchell will moderate.
Author Readings with Ann Tonnell and Sandra de Helen
Join us on Sunday, February 25 at 10AM PST/1PM EST/7PM CET, as we stream live readings by Ann Tonnell and Sandra de Helen. Ask questions and post comments during the broadcast. Ann and Sandra will answer questions about their books and how they develop their stories after their readings. Jazzy Mitchell will moderate.
Author Q & A with Rae D. Magdon
Desert Palm Press and Launchpoint Press will host an Author Q&A on Thursday, December 14th at 4PM Pacific/7PM Eastern
Featuring Desert Palm Press Author Rae D. Magdon.
Author Readings with Ellen Hoil and Jane Alden
Desert Palm Press and Launchpoint Press will host Author Readings on Thursday, November 16th at 4PM Pacific/7PM Eastern
Featuring Desert Palm Press Authors Ellen Hoil and Jane Alden
Join Franci McMahon at the Phoenix Pride Festival
Phoenix Pride Festival 2023
This year’s Phoenix Pride Festival will continue to be a two day celebration designed to bring our diverse LGBTQ+ and allied communities together for a weekend of camaraderie and celebration of our past, present and future, while raising funds for the Phoenix Pride Community Programs and educating the public about the existence and continuing civil rights battle facing our community. The Phoenix Pride Festival attracts over 55,000 attendees during the two-day celebration offering unique opportunities for marketing and exposure for businesses and organizations interested in creating relationships within the LGBTQ+ community.
The Phoenix Pride festival features over 150 entertainment performances on 7 stages and over 300 Exhibitors showcasing a huge variety of food options, shopping opportunities, and community resources. The festival brings a variety of food vendors, as well as an Arts Expo, Main, and Community Stages, KidSpace, VIP Experience, Erotic World, Dance Pavilion, and the Fiesta Caliente Latin Stage presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and produced by Club Papi. Combined with participation from government officials, services, private corporations, and celebrities, the Phoenix Pride Festival continues to raise positive awareness of the Phoenix metropolitan LGBTQ+ community.
Author Readings with Ellen Hoil and Rae D. Magdon
Featuring Desert Palm Press authors, Ellen Hoil and Rae D. Magdon.
2023 Crime Fiction Weekend
Celebrations: innocent parties, guilty pleasures
View the complete programme here
From the ‘Wedding Killer’ in Val McDermid’s Insidious Intent to Agatha Christie’s Sparkling Cyanide where death stalks the guests at a fancy dinner in the West End, celebrated crime writers have made innocent parties the focus of dark deeds.
Join us for our 30th St Hilda’s Crime Fiction Weekend featuring an award-winning group of crime writers who will explore the works and psychological insights of their favourite writers to find out just why it can all go so wrong, when we are bent on enjoying ourselves.
Guest of Honour: Robert Goddard
Winner of the coveted CWA Diamond Dagger award (2018) and one of Britain’s most highly-respected crafters of intelligent, elegant crime novels. Author of the BBC 2 Between the Covers hit, The Fine Art of Invisible Detection, Robert’s latest novel, This is the Night They Come For You, was released in March 2022.
'The world's greatest storyteller' THE GUARDIAN
'One of the finest crime writers of any generation' DAILY MAIL
Our speakers:
Alexandra Benedict
Chris Brookmyre
Jane Casey
Fiona Cummins
Philip Gooden
Vaseem Khan
Winnie M Li
Val McDermid
Richard Osman
Charlotte Philby
Imogen Robertson
Alex Wheatle
Andrew Wilson
Join us in person or online, with accommodation available in our stunning new buildings with the best views in Oxford.
We also have a £75 Friday Special Offer for those who would like to attend the Friday events only. This includes the session with Val McDermid, drinks reception, three course dinner and Richard Osman as the after-dinner speaker. Book here for the Friday Special Offer.
Accommodation Packages
We have exclusive accommodation packages for those of you who wish to stay in St Hilda's for the full Crime Fiction Weekend experience – including two magnificent dinners. This is only for those who have booked their ticket to attend the Crime Fiction Weekend in person; the link to book accommodation will be included in your conference booking confirmation email.
Prices:
- Single Ensuite Bed & Breakfast (Friday 12 August – Sunday 14 August, 2 nights with breakfast ) plus Friday to Sunday dining ( Friday reception dinner & wine, Saturday lunch, Saturday reception, dinner & wine, and Sunday lunch)
Total cost = £300
- Twin Ensuite Bed & Breakfast (Friday 12 August – Sunday 14 August, 2 nights with breakfast ) plus Friday to Sunday dining, ( Friday reception dinner & wine, Saturday lunch, Saturday reception dinner & wine, and Sunday lunch) price for two people.
Total cost = £552
Dining Options only
- Friday - Reception dinner & wine. Total cost = £41
- Saturday - Lunch, and reception dinner & wine. Total cost = £67
- Sunday - Lunch. Total cost = £21.50
- Friday to Sunday ( Including Friday reception dinner & wine, Saturday lunch, Saturday reception dinner, and wine and Sunday lunch) Total cost = £128
Please read our event code of conduct here.
Booking will close on Sunday 30 July
House of Mystery! will feature Laury E. Egan in an hour-long interview
House of Mystery Radio
A sixteen-year-old girl, Olivia, who feels guilty about her younger brother's death. Her mother, Evelyn, a glamorous artist. Travis, the charismatic owner of the Pink Fancy Hotel. A mysterious Czechoslovakian widow, Sofiya. A sojourn on St. Croix, a tropical island. Two love affairs. Secrets. Nazis. Concentration camp. Conflict, jealousy, kindness, tenderness. A rescue and a resurrection. All woven together in a haunting work of literary fiction set in 1966.
"An engaging and well-written story of a young woman discovering the nuances and mysteries of human relationships, love, and adulthood. Set on a beautiful Caribbean island and peppered with references to characters, places, and events there. I felt like I was a confidant and witness to the emotions and experiences of a friend. Egan found an excellent balance between the voice of her young narrator in the time period and the perspective from years later." —Lisa Cantrell, administrator, "St. Croix Memories"
"The novel is a heart-wrenching treatise of teen angst and relationships damaged by trauma, set in the beautiful Virgin Islands. It gently portrays how chance-met friends can help us to deal with adversity." —J.A. Lordi, writing as Tinker Marne, author of Sunken Treachery.
"A major work. All of the primary characters deserve their own novels." —Dr. Helga Schier, former executive director, Random House
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