upcoming events
A Conversation with Alex Michael on Writing YA Fiction
Friday, July 10, 6:00 PM Village Books, Bellingham
Join author Brittany Micka-Foos for a conversation with Alex Michael about her debut YA fantasy, The Gemstone Collector. The discussion will explore worldbuilding, magic systems, and the emotional stakes of coming-of-age fantasy.
Action Fiction!
Friday, July 7, TBD New Prospect Theater, Bellingham
Live performances of short fiction with local authors.
“The Serious Business of Being Silly” Author Panel #2
Saturday, July 25, 4:00 PM Village Books, Bellingham
Join author Scott Lambridis for the launch of his debut novel, St. Ulphia’s Dead, with a panel discussion with local writers Brittany Micka-Foos, David Beaumier, and Rochelle Robinson, on how humor and absurdity can illuminate darker themes. The event will include brief readings and audience Q&A.
“The Serious Business of Being Silly” Author Panel
Friday, July 14, TBD Elliott Bay Books, Seattle
Join author Scott Lambridis for the launch of his debut novel, St. Ulphia’s Dead, with a panel discussion with local writers Brittany Micka-Foos, David Beaumier, and Rochelle Robinson, on how humor and absurdity can illuminate darker themes. The event will include brief readings and audience Q&A.
past events
Writing Outside the Box @ Belllingham Writers Mini-Con
Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 2:30 PM Fairhaven Public Library
Bellingham author Brittany Micka-Foos presents Writing Outside the Box: Reclaiming Your Writing Practice. This session explores practical and mindset shifts to reignite (or establish!) your writing practice. Recognizing that every brain writes differently, we interrogate conventional advice, experiment with form and genre, and identify personal routines that truly sustain creativity.
Book Launch and Panel Discussion
Thursday, July 3, 2025 @ 6 PM Village Books, Bellingham
Join Bellingham author Brittany Micka-Foos in the Village Books Readings Gallery for a panel on independent publishing, marking the release of her debut short story collection, It's No Fun Anymore. Chloe Hovind, a representative from the Village Books publishing team, and J.W. Donley, a local independent publisher, will be joining Brittany for the evening. The panel will be moderated by Rochelle Robinson, editor of the local literary journal HamLit.
Ticket required. Click here for more information and to register for the event.