A Perfect Day for a Book Signing

Thanks to all the readers, parents, educators, friends and book lovers who came out to Brick & Mortar Books in Redmond, WA for their Summer Signing Event. The weather was perfect and the turnout was great!

My next event is the launch party for EXPLORER ACADEMY 7: THE FORBIDDEN ISLAND on Oct. 8th at 1 PM at Brick & Mortar. If you can't make the celebration but would like to pre-order a copy of EA 7, please contact the store at (425)869-0606 or email info@brickandmortarbooks.com. Please let them know who you'd like the book signed to when placing your order.

Looking forward to seeing you at an event soon!

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Upcoming Events with Trudi

Please plan to join me for these upcoming events:

Sunday, August 28, 2022

SUMMER SIGNING EVENT

Brick & Mortar Books in Redmond, WA

2:30 - 4:00 PM

It's a book extravaganza! I'll be joining a stellar lineup of author and illustrator pals for this fun signing. Kids, get a stamp card, fill it with stamps from the authors and illustrators on the panel, and earn a prize. We'll have all of the published books in the EXPLORER ACADEMY series on hand, so this is the perfect time to round out your collection. While you're there, you can pre-order the FINAL book in the series, THE FORBIDDEN ISLAND, releasing Oct. 4th.

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Saturday, October 8, 2022

BOOK LAUNCH!

EXPLORER ACADEMY #7: THE FORBIDDEN ISLAND

Brick & Mortar Books in Redmond, WA

1:00 - 2:00 PM

This is it! Come help me celebrate Cruz's FINAL adventure in the EXPLORER ACADEMY series with an 'in-conversation' afternoon led by award-winning author and my friend, Lisa Owens. We'll chat, we'll spill secrets, we'll read, we'll eat, we'll give stuff away, and, of course, we'll talk all things EXPLORER ACADEMY. Hope to see you there!

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Can't make any of the events but would like a signed copy of THE FORBIDDEN ISLAND or another book in the EXPLORER ACADEMY series? Brick & Mortar has some signed copies of previous titles in stock to order now. I am also happy to personalize your book(s) when I visit the store on August 28th or Oct 8th. Email Brick & Mortar Books at info@brickandmortarbooks.com or call (425)869-0606. Remember to tell them who you want your book(s) signed to.

Hope to see you in person soon!

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A Favorite EA Title, Now in Paperback!

At just about every event or school visit I do, someone will ask, "Which Explorer Academy book is your favorite?" I usually respond that it's the book I am writing at the moment and it's true; whatever project you are, currently, pouring your heart into is the one that means the most. Even so, Book Five: THE TIGER'S NEST is one of my favorites of the Explorer Academy universe, and I'm pleased to share that today, it comes out in paperback!

So what is it about THE TIGER'S NEST that I love so much? In this installment of the series, Cruz, the main character, reaches an important turning point. Up until now, he has been following his mom's instructions, searching for the pieces of a secret formula she has hidden around the world for him to find. He has diligently done his duty, yet has not seriously contemplated just what that means. A couple of big events occur in this book - I don't want to give too much away - but for the first time, Cruz begins to truly grasp his mother's legacy. In doing so, he must also consider his own. What kind of future does he want? Cruz must also come to terms with life. And death. While I was writing this book, my dad passed away. Many of the issues I faced mirrored those of Cruz. Some writers struggle with creativity during difficult times but for me the opposite is usually true. Oh, sure, I had my share of challenging days, however, overall, I found entering Cruz's world lifted the heavy burden of my own. I cried with Cruz when he lost someone close to him. And I like to think he cried with me when my dad died. Writing has always been my safe harbor in the storm and THE TIGER'S NEST certainly helped me weather one of the most difficult hurricanes of my life. Maybe writing does that for you, too? Anyway, that's why this title tops my list of favorite written works and probably always will.

Happy reading (and writing)!

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