Mercantile Library – Cincinnati, OH

Mercantile Library, Cincinnati OH 414 Walnut St #1100, Cincinnati, OH, United States

A reading and book signing with Kristen Iversen, in the place where the likes of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Herman Melville once read.

White Whale Bookstore – Pittsburgh, PA

White Whale Bookstore 4754 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

A Mother's Day reading and book signing with Geeta Kothari and Chauna Craig, 4:00.

Hoyt Library – Kingston, PA

Hoyt Library 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA, United States

A relaxed meet-and-greet book signing at the lovely Hoyt Library, in the town where David's wife Cynthia grew up.

Moravian Academy – Bethlehem, PA

Moravian Academy 4313 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA, United States

An all-day visit with the students and faculty of the Moravian Academy.

Moravian Book Shop – Bethlehem, PA

Morvavian Book Shop 428 Main St., Bethlehem, PA, United States

An afternoon reading/book signing at the oldest bookstore in America!

Newtonville Books – Boston, MA

Newtonville Books 10 Langley Rd., Newton, MA, United States

With the amazing ZZ Packer, interviewed by Heidi Pitlor, writer and series editor of Best American Short Stories.

Aras Eanna, Inis Oirr – Ireland

Aras Eanna Inis Oirr, Galway, Ireland

A reading and book signing at Aras Eanna on the lovely Inis Oirr, one of the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, as part of the Mile-High MFA's remote residency.

Longfellow Books – Portland, Maine

Longfellow Books 1 Monument Way, Portland, ME, United States

A reading and book signing with poet/memoirist Elizabeth Kirschner.

KGB Bar – New York City

KGB 85 E. 4th Street, New York, NY, United States

A reading with Sophie McManus and Bethany Ball at the legendary KGB.

Harrison Public Library – Harrison, NY

Harrison Public Library 2 Bruce Ave, Harrison, NY, United States

The Harrison Public Library--David's childhood sanctuary! A reading and signing with fellow Harrison High School grad Michael Balkind.

Mahopac School District – Mahopac, NY

Mahopac 179 E Lake Blvd, Mahopac, NY, United States

A visit with the students and teachers of Austin Road Elementary School, where David's sister Marisa is a star teacher.

Oak Vino Wine Bar – Beacon, NY

Oak Vino Wine Bar 389 Main Street, Beacon, NY, United States

A reading and book signing with Joselin Linder and David's dear friend Lauree Ostrofsky. Books sold by Inquiring Minds Bookstore. Register here if you're coming!

Scattered Books – Chappaqua, NY

Scattered Books 29 King Street, Chappaqua, NY, United States

A friendly meet-and-greet and book signing at the Clintons' favorite bookstore, near the town where David grew up.

The Writer’s Center – Bethesda, MD

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh St, Chevy Chase, MD, United States

A day-long writing workshop, "How to Write an Autobiographical Narrative," at the Writer's Center in Bethesda/Chevy Chase, MD, 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. See the Writer's Center website for details.

Richmond Young Writers – Richmond, VA

Richmond Young Writers 2707 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Writing Workshop (“Remember that Terrible Day You Had? You Could Turn It Into a Great Story") for Richmond Younger Writers, June 11, 2:00-4:00.

CharlotteLit – Charlotte, NC

CharlotteLit 1817 Central Ave #302, Charlotte, NC, United States

A workshop on character development for the Charlotte Center for Literary Arts, 7-9 p.m.

Fountain Bookstore – Richmond, VA

Fountain Bookstore 1312 E Cary St, Richmond, VA, United States

A reading and book signing with Cheryl Pallant, 6:30 p.m.

Wolverine Farm Bookstore – Fort Collins, CO

Wolverine Farm 144 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, United States

A "Dinner with Authors" with two of David's favorite Colorado contemporaries, Laura Pritchett and Harrison Candelaria Fletcher.

Tattered Cover Bookstore (on Colfax) – Denver, CO

tattered cover 2526 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

A reading at one of the best indy bookstores in America, just a few miles from David's house. With the inimitable Erika T. Wurth, Courtney Morgan, and Steven Dunn.

The Elliott Bay Book Company – Seattle, WA

Elliott Bay Book Company 1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

A reading and signing with Andrea Dunlop and Donna Miscolta in one of the best bookstores in America.

Another Read Through – Portland, OR

Another Read Through 3932 N Mississippi Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

A reading and conversation with the amazing Leni Zumas, one of David's favorite writers and people. 7:00.

Colorado Mesa University – Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University 100 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO, United States

A visit with students at Colorado Mesa University, where David taught in the late 1990s, and a reading/craft talk at 12:00, Escalante 243.

Lithic Bookstore and Gallery – Fruita, CO

Lithic Bookstore 138 South Park Square #202, Fruita, CO, United States

A reading and signing at the Lithic Bookstore & Gallery with poet John Nizalowski, 7 p.m.

Riverview Tavern – Chicago, IL

Riverview Tavern 1958 W Roscoe Steet, Chicago, IL, United States

With Ada Cheng, Jimin Han, Edward Kelsey Moore, and the great Lazar. Hosted by Suzanne Clores.

StoryStudio Chicago – September 25

StoryStudio 4043 N Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

David will teach a master class on "How to Write an Autobiographical Story" for StoryStudio Chicago!

Imprint Bookstore – Port Townsend, WA

Imprint Bookstore 820 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

A reading and book signing at this treasure of a bookstore, 7:00.

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Kraemer Family Library, UCCS 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

A reading and book signing at the Kraemer Family Library, 3rd Floor.

Adams State University, Alamosa, CO

Adams State University 208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO, United States

A reading and book signing in the Cooper Room of the Nielson Library, accompanied by the amazing Peter Anderson!

Writers Workshoppe, Port Townsend, WA

Imprint Bookstore 820 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

A weekend workshop (Sat/Sun 10-4)  for the wonderful Writers Workshoppe in Port Townsend.   Focus, Fine-Tune, and Finish!    aka "Put the Pedal to the Metal!"  with David Hicks Saturday and Sunday, April 14th and [...]

Imprint Bookstore, Port Townsend, WA

Imprint Bookstore 820 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

A reading and book signing, accompanied by the wonderful poet Peter Quinn.

Colorado Book Awards Finalists Reading

BookBar is hosting a reading by the fiction and poetry finalists for the Colorado Book Awards. David, who is a finalist in the "literary fiction" category, will be reading with two of his favorite authors, [...]

Arapahoe Libraries’ “Village Read” Kickoff, August 2

Koelbel Library 5955 S Holly Street, Centennial, CO, United States

David's novel, White Plains, has been selected by Arapahoe Libraries' 2018 "Village Read." In July, over a thousand patrons have downloaded the book, and in August there will be a series of events to celebrate [...]

Writing Workshop, August 16

Southglenn LIbrary 6972 S. Vine Street, Centennial, CO, United States

As part of the Arapahoe Libraries "Village Read" celebration, David will give a writing workshop ("How to Write an Autobiographical Narrative") at the Southglenn Library on August 16. Register for the workshop here.

Writing Workshop, August 25

Koelbel Library 5955 S Holly Street, Centennial, CO, United States

As part of the Arapahoe Libraries' "Village Read" celebration, David will teach a writing workshop on "How to Write an Autobiographical Narrative" at the Koelbel Library in Centennial, CO. Register for this free workshop here.

“Village Read” Finale! on August 25

Curtis Center for the Arts 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO, United States

A party with music and festivities will end the Arapahoe Libraries "Village Read" celebration of David Hicks's book WHITE PLAINS--featuring a meet-and-greet with David and some book signings. More info is here.

Writing Workshop in Port Townsend, WA

Imprint Bookstore 820 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

David will be facilitating two writing workshops on October 6 and 7, 2018, with publisher and author Laura Stanfill.

Reading at the Book Haven

Book Haven, Salida 109 N. F Street, Salida, CO, United States

A reading at Salida's sweet bookstore Book Haven at its new location at 109 F Street.

Rough Draft: A Monthly Meet-Up for Writers and Beer Lovers

Groove Brewing 1401 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA, United States

What could be better than a casual, all-genres writing workshop with delicious beer from Scranton's only nanobrewery? Introducing "Rough Draft"--a prompt-based writers' meet-up intended to generate new work and get to know other local writers. [...]

Q&A with David Hicks, Wilkes-Barre PA

King's College 133 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States

David sits for a Q&A session about writing, publishing, and MFA studies at the Leo & Friends Writing Retreat at the Burke Auditorium at King's College in Wilkes-Barre PA.

Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute

Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute 8 S Michigan Ave Suite 700, Chicago, IL, United States

Judy Schiffman, former director of the Barr-Harris Children's Grief Counseling Center, interviews David on the subject of sibling loss.

August: The Lands at Hillside Farms, PA

The Lands at Hillside Farms Summer Farm Camp 65 Hillside Rd, Shavertown, PA, United States

David visits with the children at Hillside Farm's summer camp to teach some free writing workshops. (Dates undisclosed to protect the children's privacy.)

Writing Workshop, The Writer’s Center, Bethesda MD

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh St,, Bethesda, MD, United States

David teaches a two-Saturday workshop (both 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) at the Writer's Center in Bethesda: the first Saturday (9/07/24) is the lesson, and the second Saturday (9/14/24) is the workshop.

$115

Sept. 16, State College PA

Koch Funeral Home, State College PA 2401 S Atherton St,, State College, PA, United States

David runs a grief-based writing workshop at the Koch Funeral Home in State College, PA, in a partnership with Spiritual Director, Celebrant & End of Life Doula Jackie Hook.

Mountains and Plains Booksellers “FallCon”

denver renaissance central park hotel 3801 Quebec St., Denver, CO, United States

David will be at the Fulcrum Publishing booth at the Mountains and Plains "FallCon" most of the day, promoting The Magic Ticket. Stop by to say hi!

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