Gayle M Irwin

Upcoming Appearances/Events

Date Venue Address
Date: November 23, 2024
10:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: Whistlestop Mercantile & Books Address: 200 S. 3rd Street
Douglas, WY
Notes: Join me and other Wyoming authors as we ring in the holiday season and honor the memory of bookstore owner and Douglas community leader, Sue McBride, who passed away in October. Sue was a friend to Wyoming authors, and I knew her since my first book released in 2007. I'll have many of my sweet romance books as well as my children's stories for the store's and community's Holiday Open House event.
Date: November 30, 2024
11:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: The Wanderer on Gilchrist Address: 875 Gilchrist St.
Wheatland, WY
Notes: It's Small Business Saturday on November 30, and I will be joining other Wyoming authors at The Wanderer on Gilchrist for a Book Fair. Come see, shop, and sip as the store offers a coffee bar as well as clothing items and books, and with authors present, you can purchased AUTOGRAPHED books! Christmas is a'comin' so shop local and shop small, supporting small business owners, including authors, as you look for gifts for loved ones.
Date: December 7, 2024
11:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Fort Caspar Historic Museum Address: 4001 Fort Caspar Rd
Casper, Wyoming 82601
Notes: A gathering of Casper-area authors for a special holiday celebration at the Fort and Museum. Meet authors of various genres, including western fiction and nonfiction, memoir, sweet contemporary and historical romance, and children's books. More than 12 authors will be present.
Date: December 14, 2024
10:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: Revived Spirits Open House Address: 4250 Six Mile Road
Casper, Wyoming 82604
Notes: In conjunction with Revived Spirits with Mattni Becker and Wyoming Branded with Ashlee Patricelli, this special cowboy-style Christmas event features a variety of vendors and horse-related activities for the entire family. Come see animals, talk with horse-oriented people, and shop small business booths, including local author tables ... like mine!

Recent Appearances/Events

Date Venue Address
Date: November 9, 2024
10:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: Second Saturday Coffee and Art Walk Address: 631 South Ash St.
Casper, Wyoming 82601
Notes: I will be selling copies of my sweet romance and my children's book during the last Second Saturday Coffee and Art Walk of the season. Joining me is my friend and fellow author, Guyla Greenly, who has a children's book and a business book. We will be at Casper's Copper Cup Coffee Company on Ash Street, 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, November 9th. Think Christmas gifts for those you love! A Casper artist will also be on hand.
Date: October 19, 2024
11:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: Whistlestop Mercantile & Books Address: 200 S. 3rd Street
Douglas, WY 82633
Notes: RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER! Author Booksigning and Writing Workshop - My friend Carol Chapman and I will be signing and selling our books from 11 am to 2 pm and then hosting a writing workshop from 2:30 to 4 pm. Our presentation will focus on how authors/writers 'hook' their readers through story, character, and plot. Carol's book is titled "Finding the Good", a memoir, and I'll have copies of my latest sweet contemporary romance stories. Hope to see you in Douglas, whether you're a reader, writer, or both!
Date: September 15, 2024
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Albany County Library Address: 310 S. 8th St.
Laramie, WY
Notes: Meet the Author Festival - first annual, featuring authors from around the state of Wyoming. This is an opportunity to meet Wyoming writers and to learn more about, as well as purchase, their books. Other Casper authors attending include Dr. Guyla Greenly, Debra Moerke, Leslie Colburn, and Neva Bodin. Also attending will be Wyoming authors Eugene Galigano. Kathy Bjornestad, and John Nesbitt, among others. Come join us for this special event at the library in Laramie!
Date: September 7, 2024
11:00am - 1:30pm
Venue: Burlington by the Book Address: 301 Jefferson
Burlington, Iowa
Notes: For the first 17 years of my life, I lived in southeastern Iowa, first in the town of Burlington and then moving to the country where I went to school in Sperry and Mediapolis. I'm returning to my "home turf" in September to visit friends and catch up with former classmates, and Chris at Burlington by the Book has graciously extended an invite to have a booksigning at his store, Burlington by the Book, in downtown Burlington. I hope many friends still in the area will stop in and say hello to me and Jeremiah and support two small business owners, Chris at the bookshop and me as the author. I plan to donate a portion of sales to the local animal shelter in honor of Happy Cat Month, Dog Ownership Responsibility Month, and Hug Your Hound Day (Sept. 8). Bring some pet supplies to the bookstore for the local shelter as well -- and you'll receive a sweet surprise from me!
Date: August 17, 2024
10:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: Our Brother's Keeper Address: 2441 Foothill Blvd
Rock Springs, WY
Notes: I'll be joining other Casper authors for a multi-author booksigning event at this wonderful Christian bookstore. Whether you enjoy sweet romance -- and August is Romance Book Awareness Month! -- or memoir or children's books, we will have books for you! Autographed books make GREAT gifts, including for those kids going back to school!
Date: August 10, 2024
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Cody Romance Roundup 2024 Address: 1032 12th St - Chamberlin Inn
Cody, WY 82414
Notes: The second year for this special reader/author event! I'll be joining romance authors from Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado as we gather for the Romance Roundup in Cody, WY this summer! Located in the back yard of the historic Chamberlin Inn, this fun event brings romance authors and readers together for books and summer drink specials!
Date: August 3, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Wild Rose Tea Room Address: 71 North Main Street
Buffalo, WY
Notes: Summer Love with Books and Tea! I'll be joining other Casper authors at the Wild Rose Tea Room in beautiful Buffalo, WY as we celebrate summer with books and tea! Come join us!
Date: May 4, 2024
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Whistlestop Mercantile & Books Address: 200 S. 3rd Street
Douglas, WY
Notes: I'll be conducting a presentation on indie author publishing options, helping new authors understand their publishing options.
Date: April 6, 2024
8:00am - 6:00pm
Venue: River of Life Church Address: 2955 E. 2nd St.
Casper, Wyoming 82609
Notes: Vendor at the Refresh Women's Conference, River of Life Church, Casper, WY. I will have copies of my sweet romance series and my dog devotion books for sale at the Faith Fair Market during the conference.
Date: March 16, 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Barnes & Noble Address: 5116 Frontier Mall Drive #400
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Notes: Spring into Love! I will be at the Cheyenne, Wyoming Barnes & Noble store sharing love of romance books and pet rescue and adoption just in time for spring! Copies of my Pet Rescue Romance Yellowstone Country series will be available for signing and sale, and we will showcase animals available for adoption through Black Dog Animal Rescue and the Cheyenne Animal Shelter. Jeremiah will be on hand as mascot, both for the books and for animals who need homes.
Date: February 24, 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: Cabin Fever Writer's Conference Address: 2955 E. 2nd St.
Casper, Wyoming 82609
Notes: I'll be speaking at the conference and will have books for sale on Friday night, Feb. 23, during the networking event, and on Saturday, Feb. 24 during the conference lunch hour.
Date: February 17, 2024
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Whistlestop Mercantile & Books Address: 200 S. 3rd Street
Douglas, WY
Notes: Launch into Love! Tales with Tails - Pet Rescue Romance booksigning with discussion about writing afterward.
Date: February 3, 2024
11:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Wind City Books Address: 152 S. Center Street
Casper, Wyoming 82601
Notes: Love Wyoming Style: Home, Faith & Family: I'll be joining two other Casper authors, Debra Moerke and Guyla Greenly, to celebrate home, faith, and family with our books. Afterall, February is the month for love!
Date: December 16, 2023
10:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Whistlestop Mercantile & Books Address: 200 S. 3rd Street
Douglas, WY 82633
Notes: Celebrating the holiday season in lovely Douglas, WY! Join me and several other authors at the renovated Whistlestop Mercantile and Books! New sweet romance books, including a Christmas story set in the Teton Valley of western Wyoming.
Date: December 9, 2023
9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: St. Anthony Tri-Parish School - Craft Fair Address: 1145 W 20th St
Casper, Wyoming 82604
Notes: I'm partnering with Neva Bodin, sharing a table during the school's annual Craft Fair & Fundraiser. Neva and I will have our books ready to autograph as gifts. Other Casper authors will also be on hand. Come see us, buy some books as Christmas gifts, and enjoy the varied craft booths and wares while supporting this wonderful, private school!
Date: November 25, 2023
11:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Wind City Books Address: 152 South Center
Casper, Wyoming 82601
Notes: Celebrate authors and bookstores on this Small Business Saturday! I'll be joining other Casper, Wyoming authors, all of us small business owners, at Wind City Books in Casper, which is also a small business, for a booksigning and selling event. Celebrate BIG and shop SMALL for the holidays on this special day! Autographed books make excellent Christmas gifts, for children or adults, and books for both will be available for sale.
Date: November 4, 2023
9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Fall Craft Fair - Cascade Coffee @ River of Life Church Address: 2955 E. 2nd St.
Casper, Wyoming 82609
Notes: I'll be joining my friend and fellow author Neva Bodin for a booksigning and selling during the annual Fall Craft Fair at Cascade Coffee, located inside River of Life Church in Casper, WY! Books make great gifts for the holidays, whether for children or adults -- Neva and I offer both! Gift an autographed book from a Wyoming author, to yourself or someone you love!
Date: September 30, 2023
8:30am - 3:30pm
Venue: Fall Into Books Conference & Booksigning Address: 2955 E. 2nd St.
Casper, Wyoming 82601
Notes: Fall Writing Conference - Begins Friday evening, Sept. 29, with a guest speaker and networking opportunity for writers. Continues on Saturday with special speakers and workshops. Booksigning both Friday night and Saturday. I will be among the speakers and authors signing books!
Date: August 12, 2023
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue: Cody Romance Roundup Address: 1032 12th St - Chamberlin Inn
Cody, WY 82414
Notes: I join other Wyoming romance writers for an afternoon of readings and sales. Looking forward to being part of this event for the first time!
Date: August 7, 2023
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: ArtCore - Poetry & Music Series Address: 544 S Center St
Casper, WY 82601
Notes: As part of the annual ArtCore summer series, Poetry & Music, I will be reading from my Pet Rescue Romance series as well as a few magazine articles and Chicken Soup for the Soul stories.
Date: February 11, 2023
9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Cascade Coffee @ River of Life Church Address: 2955 E. 2nd St.
Casper, Wyoming 82601
Notes: Mid-Winter Writers' Conference in Casper, WY: Cabin Fever Writers' Conference - From Pen to Published: I'll be part of publishing panel that happens during the lunch hour as well as conduct a presentation about book marketing.