Schedule of Upcoming Author Events

Katie is currently planning a webinar style book launch for her newest book, Wherever the Road Leads, A Memoir of Love, Travel, and a Van. TBA. Due to these unusual times there are currently no scheduled live events.

Is your organization or Book Club interested in a zoom group meetings for one of Katie’s books?
Please contact Katie Lang-Slattery at kt@klangslattery.com if you are interested in booking a presentation.

Katie Lang-Slattery is pleased to offer presentations to a variety of organizations, including Friends of the Library, regional libraries, VFW, American Legion, book groups, war and military museums, and professional organizations.

In addition to standard readings and book signing, the author will provide the following talks on request.

Discovering the Ritchie Boys of WWII
An overview of Camp Ritchie and the Ritchie Boys, the contributions to the WWII effort made by these men, and profiles of a few of the men the author has interviewed or researched. Kathryn will provide a short list of notable Ritchie Boys.
Indie-Publication: Its Rewards and Frustrations
A look at the author’s road to the self-publication of her novel with advice, cautions, and personal stories. The author will provide a list of contact information and recommended resources.
More Than Simply “Based On:” The Evolution of Immigrant Soldier from Fact to Fiction
A brief synopsis of the origins of Immigrant Soldier followed by how the author slowly moved the story from non-fiction to fiction and the difficulties encountered along the way. The author will include several comparisons between the primary resource material and the finished novel.
True Writing: Turning a True Story into Fiction or Memoir. An expansion of the above presentation, this offering includes writing tips and material on plot development, use of dialogue, and finding your message. It concludes with interaction about story ideas the audience my want to share. Duration, including Q & A is closer to 90 minutes.
For Children: Tagalong Caitlin’s Summer. The author will share how her memories of summer camp evolved into the story of Caitlin. She will read the first chapter and ask the kids to share what they think Caitlin should do to get her mother to agree she can go on the hiking trip. Coloring pages for kids will be passed out at the end of the talk. 30 minutes for ages 5 thru 10.

All talks can be scaled from 20 to 60 minutes according to your schedule. PowerPoint slide shows to accompany presentations are available for those with the proper equipment at their facilities. Q & A will follow. The author will provide books for sale and be available after Q & A to autograph them if attendees would like.

Katie Lang-Slattery is also happy to talk with Book Groups via zoom and hopefully in the near future in person again.

Fee: A negotiable honorarium for the prepared presentations helps the author cover travel expenses. Honorarium is waived for “Meet the Author” talks for book stores, schools, and book groups.

Contact information:
www.klangslattery.com
klangslattery@outlook.com

Click to see letter of recommendation from Laguna Beach Books.

Click to see letter of recommendation from Military Heritage Museum

Click to see letter of recommendation from Coronado Library

Click to see letter of recommendation from Laguna Beach American Legion

PAST
EVENTS

June 23, 2019

Event: True Writing; How to Write a True Story as Fiction or Memoir.
Time: 2 to 4 pm
What: Mini-workshop: includes writing tips and material on plot development, use of dialogue, and finding your message. It concludes with interaction about story ideas the audience my want to share.
Where: Laguna Niguel Public Library
Address: 30341 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Contact: (949) 249-5252