I hope to see you at one or both of these great events at fabulous Chicago venues. Better yet: tell me what to write abou! Leave suggestions, good or bad, silly or not, below.

Tuesday, June 3: Tuesday Funk. 7:30 PM at the Hopleaf.

Featuring me, Patricia Skalka, Sara Ross Witt, Theodore Goeglein and Ted McLelland, and hosted by Eden Robins and Andrew Huff, this is the first time I'll be appearing at this Gapers Block event.

Monday, June 16: Essay Fiesta. 7 PM at the Book Cellar.

This is a wonderful reading that features nonfiction by readers of all ages and experiences. Last time I was there I got my mind blown by a middle-school-aged reader.