Category: Alissa’s Novel

• December 17, 2025

  2025: The Year of the Seagull

  What a year! When Welcome to Seagull Street: That Summer in Ocean City, Maryland officially launched on May 24 and I had no idea what kind of whirlwind 2025 would become but you all made it unforgettable. Book Launch & First Readers Welcome to Seagull Street took flight in the spring and from the very…
• November 16, 2025

  SEAsons Greetings from Seagull Street!

  Order Your Seagull Street Holiday Book Package Now! Each limited-edition Seagull Street Holiday Package includes: A signed and personalized copy of Welcome to Seagull Street: That Summer in Ocean City, Maryland, by Alissa Arford A custom postcard featuring the cover artwork by Ocean City artist Marc Emond A 2025 “Seagull Street” sand dollar holiday ornament A…
• October 29, 2025

  Celebrate Local Authors at the Carroll County Farmers Market, Nov 1!

  Celebrate Maryland’s creative community at the 2025 Local Authors Day in Westminster! Meet local writers, explore handmade crafts, and enjoy the charm of the Carroll County Farmers Market — plus get your signed copy of Welcome to Seagull Street by Alissa Arford.
• October 21, 2025

  Local Book Festival Brings Together Maryland Authors for a Holiday Celebration

  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.
• October 14, 2025

  Perspectives: Why We Love the Books We Love

  Have you ever struggled to finish a book that a friend guaranteed you’d love, and wondered if you even read the same story? Psychologists often describe our preferences as mirrors. The stories we love reflect parts of ourselves—our fears, hopes, memories, and beliefs. We see ourselves in the characters we cheer for (or against), in…