Author: Alissa Arford

• August 19, 2025

  Simply Written Here: A Maryland Authors Event, Sept 6, 2025

  Join us for Simply Written Here: A Maryland Authors Event on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Simply Made Here (2302 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD). This free book festival brings together more than a dozen local authors from Maryland, offering readers the chance to discover new books, enjoy author signings,…
• August 15, 2025

  Welcome to Seagull Street — Now in Audiobook!

  I’m so excited to share that Welcome to Seagull Street: That Summer in Ocean City, Maryland, is now available in audiobook format! Perfect for road trips, commutes, beach walks, or while you’re soaking up the last of summer. You can get the audiobook version on Amazon or Audible and if you already own the Kindle…
• August 8, 2025

  Signed Copies of Welcome to Seagull Street

  Wherever and however you buy it, thank you for reading and for cheering on this seagull-sized dream! If you have read the book, please consider leaving a review on Amazon or Goodreads, which is the most helpful thing readers can do for me as an indie author. There’s no spin machine. It’s just me praying…
• August 4, 2025

  White Marlin Open: Living the OCMD Summer of 2023 Right Now in 2025

  One of the things I loved most while writing Welcome to Seagull Street was staying true to the real summer rhythm of Ocean City, Maryland, in 2023. I wanted readers to feel like they were really there, sweating in the salt air, walking down the Boardwalk, and enjoying their favorite beachy food, drinks, and activities.
• July 30, 2025

  Let’s Talk Seagull Street: Discussion Ideas for Your Book Club

  One of my favorite things about writing Welcome to Seagull Street has been hearing how it sparks conversation about the unexpected twists life throws our way. Whether you’re in a long-standing book club or just getting a few friends together over coffee (or cocktails), here are some questions and topics to explore after reading to…