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Book Discussion & Signing
*NO ON-SITE SALES

Thursday
, January 15, 2026
7:00 pm

Chili Library Romance Book Club
3237 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624


Join us for a discussion of my first book, Christmas In Whimsy, Q&A, and signing!
Book Sale & Signing
Saturday
, January 24, 2026
1 pm - 4 pm

Greenwood Townhomes
31 Mulcahy Blvd
Rochester, NY 14624


Join us for a Q&A, book sale, and signing!
Sponsored by Greenwood Townhomes
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my writing soundtrack right now

Freedom of Choice and Duty Now For The Future/New Traditionalists Devo

Burning Bridges Naked Eyes

long live synth.
what I'm reading

Burr Gore Vidal (still)

(also)
Eternally Electric Debbie Gibson’s autobiography

one is the story of a keen and strong-willed hero to many who fought insufferable odds to achieve greatness. one is about Aaron Burr.
what I'm watching this weekend

the final installment of The American Revolution by Ken Burns. I can’t wait to see how it turns out! pretty sure England’s gonna win.
my featured tiktok right now

"the more...ya know..." psa
this one tells you where I was
Book Sale & Signing

Union Place Coffee Roasters
900 Jefferson Road
Building 9 Suite 903
Rochester, NY 14623

12.06.25
saturday
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Readers' Favorite 5-star review of Christmas In Whimsy.
Focus on Fiction review of Christmas In Whimsy.
Join me for a reading of Christmas In Whimsy as part of Writers & Books' Literary Partners' Virtual Reading Series.

Writers & Books Virtual Reading
Featured Author, Book Club at The Center
Burchfield Penney Art Center
1300 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY  14222

10.05.23
thursday
6:30 pm
Book Signing & Giveaway

Union Place Coffee Roasters
900 Jefferson Road
Building 9 Suite 903
Rochester, NY 14623

3.25.23
saturday
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Author Open Mic

Chili Public Library
3237 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624

3.15.23
wednesday
7:00 pm
Book Signing
Lift Bridge Book Shop
45 Main Street
Brockport, NY 14420

11.26.22
small business saturday
12:30 pm-2:30 pm
Featured Author, Book Club at The Center
virtual panel discussion
Burchfield Penney Art Center

12.16.21
thursday
6:30 pm
Christmas In Whimsy Book Signing
Burchfield Penney Art Center at
Buffalo State College

12.10.21
friday
5:00-7:00 pm
Christmas In Whimsy Book Signing
Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Chili Community Center
3237 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY

12.3.21
friday
6:00-8:00 pm
Christmas In Whimsy Book Signing on Small Business Saturday
Lift Bridge Book Shop
45 Main Street, Brockport, NY

11.27.21
saturday
3:00-5:00 pm
Author Clarissa J. Markiewicz appearing on "Rochester In Focus," News 10 NBC Rochester

01.19.20
sunday
10:00 am
Christmas In Whimsy featured on Spectrum News "Your Morning Rochester"

12.11.19
wednesday
Christmas In Whimsy reception & book signing
Episcopal Church Home
505 Mount Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY

12.12.19
thursday
5:00-7:00 pm