I'm working on some things and then going out of town so I won't be updating until Tuesday. But for those of you who live in the Chicagoland area, I have some heads-up (head-ups?) on upcoming Zulkey-related events. Come see me and make me feel good about myself!

September 17
20x2 at Martyr's. The fine folks at Gapers Block are bringing "Who Knew?," 20x2 version 10.5. We'll be kicking things off at 8 pm with lots of other Chicago literary and internet talent. You can purchase tickets online through Martyrs' website or at the door on the night of the show.

September 29
Funny Ha-Ha at The Hideout: 7-8:30
The lineup's still being solidified but I host this awesome literary humor series and people love it and you should come. So far on the docket we've got 2nd Story's Megan Stielstra, humor/TV writer Johanna Stein, hilarity from "Mark and Homer Like This" and short films by Steve Delahoyde. More to come.

October 18
Teen Read Week at the Beverly Branch Chicago Public Library 6:00-7:30 p.m. (located at 1962 W. 95th Street) Come see me talk about my book An Off Year!

October 19
Teen Read Week Brighton Park Branch, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (located at 4314 S. Archer Avenue)

October 22
Appearance, reading, talk and signing at Read Between the Lynes bookstore in Woodstock, IL for An Off Year.

October 29
Witty Women Writers at the Book Cellar in Lincoln Square! This will be a fun one as I appear with Wendy McClure, Jen Lancaster and Stacey Ballis.