Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 15, 2025, when 18 local authors will gather in the heart of Catonsville, Maryland, for a cozy, book-lover’s celebration to celebrate the upcoming holiday season.

The event — Simply Written Here: The Holiday Edition — will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Simply Made Here (2302 Frederick Road, Catonsville, Md.). This community-minded artisan shop will transform into a haven for readers, with books, author meet-and-greets, and handmade gifts inspired by the joy of reading.

I’ll be there signing copies of my debut novel, Welcome to Seagull Street, set in Ocean City, Maryland — along with an amazing lineup of local writers representing every genre, from historical fiction and memoir to romance and mystery.

The event will also feature:

• Readings and author interviews inside the cozy Reader’s Tent
• Locally roasted coffee from First Light Coffee Roasters
• A book bus and a food truck for festival-day treats
• A fire pit gathering area perfect for conversation and community

Admission is free, and it’s the perfect opportunity to pick up signed books and locally made holiday gifts while supporting Maryland authors and makers.

If you’re local to the Baltimore area, come say hello! I’d love to meet you in person and sign your copy of Welcome to Seagull Street! I’ll also have some fun holiday giveaways for those who purchase the book, along with free beach and book stickers for all! See the TikTok embed below for the Seagull Street Sand Dollar holiday ornaments!

Participating Authors

This year’s Simply Written Here Holiday Market lineup includes a talented mix of fiction, nonfiction, romance, memoir, and children’s authors, all with Maryland ties:

• Frances Altman – Author of a novel about one of America’s first female physicians
• Alissa Arford – Debut novelist and author of Welcome to Seagull Street, set in Ocean City, Maryland
• Leslie Atkins – Author of Backroads & Byways of Chesapeake Bay
• Lea Coll – Contemporary romance author
• Derrick Credito – Musician and novelist
• Erin Fitzgerald – Author of multiple romance series
• Meg Fitzpatrick – Best known for her mafia rom-com series
• Thomas Guay – Author of the historical novel Chesapeake Bound
• Millie Mack – Author of several mystery series
• Constance Hays Matsumoto – Author of the award-winning Of White Ashes
• Susan Moynihan – Author of 100 Things to Do in Annapolis and Eastern Shore Before You Die
• Michelle Paris – Women’s fiction author
• Paul Rieger – Writer of humor, mystery, and crime fiction
• Dian Seidel – Memoirist
• Mary K. Tilghman – Author of sweet romance and historical novels set in Maryland
• David Wessel – Historical fiction author
• Calia Wilde – Known for her bad-boy romance heroes
• Sarah Wyeth – Author of Fifi the White House Mouse and other children’s books