Events
Upcoming Book Signings
November 9, 2024 - Hanover Book Festival, 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville, VFW Post 9808. Info: http://www.hanoverbookfestival.com/ Details to follow as soon as I have them.
November 2, 2024 - Signing at the Book People from 1-3PM, 10464 Ridgefield Parkway - Henrico, VA 23233 804-288-4346, https://www.bookpeoplerichmond.com/event/haunted-inns-and-hotels-va-susan-schwartz
October 26, 2024 - CANCELLED - We will give you details when we can reschedule - Head back to Mineral, Virginia to visit the haunted Dunnlora Inn. We had such a great time with Shenia last time, so we are planning another event. I will be signing both of my haunted books. Address: 903 Mineral Avenue, Mineral, VA 23117, 540-259-9173, https://www.dunnlorainn.com/ There will also be an afternoon tea and Meet & Greet with me, it promises to be a hauntingly good time!
October 19, 2024 - Turn The Page Bookshop from 12 to 3P. I will be signing both haunted books. 5707 Richmond Road, Suite 040, Williamsburg, VA 23188. 757-608-9033.
October 12, 2024 - Haunted book talk at Northside Library in Charlottesville, VA from 1-2PM. https://jmrl.org/ 705 West Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. 434-973-7893, I will have both of my haunted books available.
October 5, 2024 - Monsterfest in Chesapeake at Chesapeake Central Library, 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322, 757-410-7100, I will have both of my haunted books with me. https://events.chesapeakelibrary.org/events#body
September 28, 2024 - Holiday Market at the American Legion Post 215 , 3386 River Rd W, Goochland, VA 23063 from 9A-2P. They have all kinds of vendors and sell lots of neat and interesting items. Come on by if you have a chance and find a one-of-a-kind goodie and enter some great raffles! https://www.goochlandala.org/event-details/holiday-market-2024
September 22, 2024 - Giving a talk at the Friends of the Goochland Library annual meeting starting at 3PM. I'm so excited to talk to them about my writing path. 3075 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063, 804-556-4774
September 21, 2024 - Signing at the Short Pump Barnes & Noble from 12 to 4PM. Come on out for a haunting good time. I will be signing both of my books. 11640 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233. 804-360-0103
August 24, 2024 - Signing at Libbie Place Barnes and Noble from 1 to 3PM. I will be signing both of my haunted books. 5501 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230. (804) 282-0781. https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2995
August 5, 2024 - Teaching a workshop for the Virginia Writers Club Symposium at Randolph Macon College. I will be discussing the In, Outs, and In-Betweens of writing a Non-fiction book. https://www.virginiawritersclub.org/2024-VWC-Symposium
July 13, 2024 - Signing all 3 books at the Waynesboro Public Library from 10A - 2P. 600 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-942-6580.
June 7, 2024 - I will be speaking at Revalation Vineyard in Madison from 5 to 7pm about writing and my two books. More details to come, but to check out the location: https://revalationvineyards.com/
May 11, 2024 - Signing at the Book People from 3-5PM, 10464 Ridgefield Parkway - Henrico, VA 23233 804-288-4346, https://www.bookpeoplerichmond.com/event/haunted-inns-and-hotels-va-susan-schwartz
April 27, 2024 - Spring Bazaar at the American Legion Post 215 , 3386 River Rd W, Goochland, VA 23063 from 9A-2P. They have all kinds of vendors and sell lots of neat and interesting items. Come on by if you have a chance and find a one-of-a-kind goodie and enter some great raffles! https://www.goochlandala.org/event-details/2024-spring-bazaar
April 13, 2024 - Signing at Tuckahoe Plantation for Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Celebration from 12-4P. See https://www.visithistorictuckahoe.com for more info as it becomes available.
March 23, 2024 (*****Date Change)- Book talk at Northside Library in Charlottesville, VA from 1-2PM. https://jmrl.org/ 705 West Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. 434-973-7893
January 13, 2024 - I will be speaking at the Goochland Library 1030-1230 about my writing journey and my books. This is done through the Richmond Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club and is free to the public. I hope you will come join us for this lively discussion. Located at 3075 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063, 804-556-4774
December 6, 2023 - I will be talking with Bryn Grover & Mike Mollman about my favorite books, may even sneak in a side about my new one. The show will be on at 7pm and you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mvdCKxBImE
December 5, 2023 - Twilight Tonic Paranormal Podcast with DeeDee Moon at 730PM, also on Spotify and iTunes. Link posted when I have it.
November 18, 2023 - Doing two locations for the Book Exchange, I will be at the Virginia Beach location from 11A - 2P and then, I will be heading to the Norfolk location from 3 to 5. I will be promoting both haunted books so I hope you can come by and say hi! Va Beach - 2720 N. Mall Dr. #200, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757) 222-0117 & Norfolk - 116 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23505 (757) 583-2665 I will have both of my haunted books with me. https://www.bookexchangeva.com/author-signing
November 11, 2023 - Hanover Book Festival, 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville, VFW Post 9808. Info: http://www.hanoverbookfestival.com/ I will have both of my haunted books with me.
November 4, 2023 - Turn The Page Bookshop from 12 to 4P. I will be signing both haunted books. 5707 Richmond Road, Suite 040, Williamsburg, VA 23188. 757-608-9033.
October 30, 2023 - Author Showcase at Libbie Mill Library. 630-800P. Seven authors are joining me to discuss the art of writing and their books: Pat Garber, Carol Smith, Judy Witt, Chuck Tabb, Harry Heckel, Richard Rose, and Joanne Liggan. 2100 Libbie Lake E St, Richmond, VA 23230. https://henricolibrary-va.libcal.com/event/11132918
October 29, 2023 - Tuckahoe Halloween Festival from 2 to 6P. I will be signing both books and may have some other goodies. https://www.visithistorictuckahoe.com/event/haunted-tuckahoe/
October 28, 2023 - Book signing at Barnes & Noble at Chesterfield Towne Center from 1 to 3P on Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, VA. https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062162740-0
October 21, 2023 - Author Event at Goochland Library from 1230 - 230pm. Eight authors are joining me to discuss writing and their books: H Watkins Ellerson, Carol Smith, Rolan: O'Brien, Heather Weidner, Pat Garber, Sharon Pajka, and Lenette Howard. Hope to see you there! 3075 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063, 804-556-4774. I will have both of my haunted books with me.
October 14, 2023 - Head to Mineral to visit the haunted Dunnlora Inn. I will be signing both my books from 2-5PM. Address: 903 Mineral Avenue, Mineral, VA 23117, 540-259-9173, https://www.dunnlorainn.com/ I will have both of my haunted books with me. There will also be an afternoon tea and Meet & Greet with me, it promises to be a hauntingly good time! Please see website above for more details.
October 14, 2023 - Manakin Farmer's Market from 9A-12N at 68 Broad Street Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA. I will be signing my books and answering questions about writing. Hope you can visit, you may find some other goodies in the process. (Near Satterwhites on Broad Street). I will have both of my haunted books with me.
October 7, 2023 - Monsterfest in Chesapeake at Chesapeake Central Library, 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322, 757-410-7100, more details as I get them. I will have both of my haunted books with me.
September 26, 2023 - Goochland Farmer's Market from 4 to 630pm. I will be signing my books and answering questions about writing. Hope you can visit, you may find some other goodies in the process. (Near the government building at 6 & 522). I will have both of my haunted books with me.
September 12, 2023 - Goochland Farmer's Market from 4 to 630pm. I will be signing my books and answering questions about writing. Hope you can visit, you may find some other goodies in the process. (Near the government building at 6 & 522). I will have both of my haunted books with me.
September 9, 2023 - Belle Grove Plantation Spirit Festival in King George, VA from 12N - 6P, 9221 Belle Grove Drive, King George, VA 22485, 540-621-7340. For more info: https://www.bellegroveplantation.com/calendar/spirits-festival
September 5, 2023 - Twilight Tonic Paranormal Podcast with DeeDee Moon at 730PM, also on Spotify and iTunes, head to https://soundcloud.com/user-550930338/susan?si=f5bcd51f5c924dc4843d18f0eb051460&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=social_sharing&fbclid=IwAR0CimKiBWYX96BCrXDJWSUCz1x6Ftbi4fCzjgTBT7U_tywJBWfTJbpUDA4
September 2, 2023 - Signing at The Book Dragon Bookshop from 1-3P. I will have both Haunted books available. Please check the bookstore's website to preorder the book. The address is 102 West Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401, 540-712-7941 https://www.thebookdragonshop.com/
April 22, 2023 - Spring Bazaar at the American Legion Post 215 , 3386 River Rd W, Goochland, VA 23063 from 9A-2P. They have all kinds of vendors and sell lots of neat and interesting items. Come on by if you have a chance and find a one-of-a-kind goodie and enter some great raffles!
April 16, 2023 - Signing at Tuckahoe Plantation for Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Celebration from 12-4P. See https://www.visithistorictuckahoe.com for more info as it becomes available.
November 12, 2022 - Hanover Book Festival from 10A-2P, 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville, VFW Post 9808. For more details and who's coming to the event: http://www.hanoverbookfestival.com/ Also, if you look about halfway down the page, you will see some strange person smiling like a Cheshire cat.
October 30, 2022 - Halloween Festival at Tuckahoe Plantation from 4-7PM. Come on by and see if you spot the Gray Lady roaming the property. Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/369467245247833/?ref=newsfeed
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-tuckahoe-family-fall-festival-tickets-396151358377
October 29, 2022 - Talk about Haunted Charlottesville at the Northside Library in Charlottesville at 1pm. There will be a Q&A session as well as books available for purchase. Come by to have a haunting good time and learn about different properties in Charlottesville and surrounding areas that are indeed filled with many other personalities than you might think. 705 West Rio Road.
October 1, 2022 - Chesapeake Library MonsterFest, 298 Cedar Road in Chesapeake, VA, from 9A - 5P. It promises to be a scary good time.
September 24, 2022 - Fall Bazaar at the American Legion Auxiliary Post 215 at 3386 River Road West, Goochland from 9A - 2P. Hope to see you there.
August 29, 2022 - Author Showcase at Tuckahoe Library from 7-830PM in the Meeting Room inside the front doors. So far, we have about 9 authors total joining the fun, so come on out and see if you can find a great book and a new author friend. (Rolan: O'Brien, Carol Smith, Pamela Kinney, D. Alexander Ward, Heather Weidner, Chuck Tabb, David Godwin, Harry Heckel, and myself) See awesome video by Carol Smith, Author https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DpOt8-Fuq0
August 20, 2022 - Manakin Farmer's Market from 9 to 12 Noon. I will be signing my books and answering questions about writing. Hope you can visit, you may find some other goodies in the process. (Near Satterwhites on Broad Street)
August 16, 2022 - Goochland Farmer's Market from 4 to 630pm. I will be signing my books and answering questions about writing. Hope you can visit, you may find some other goodies in the process. (Near the government building at 6 & 522)
June 25, 2022 - Manakin Farmer's Market from 9 to 12 Noon. I will be signing my books and answering questions about writing. Hope you can visit, you may find some other goodies in the process. (Near Satterwhites on Broad Street)
June 14, 2022 - Goochland Farmer's Market from 4 to 630pm. I will be signing my books and answering questions about writing. Hope you can visit, you may find some other goodies in the process. (Near the government building at 6 & 522)
April 30, 2022 - Spring Bazaar at the American Legion Auxiliary Post 215 at 3386 River Road West, Goochland from 9A - 2P. Hope to see you there.
Nov 13, 2021 - Signing all my books at the Hanover Book Festival in Mechanicsville, VA from 10 - 2. Please see link for more details: http://www.hanoverbookfestival.com/
Oct 30, 2021 - Signing books at Tuckahoe Plantation's Fall Festival in Goochland, VA from 2-6PM. Please see link for more details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-history-at-tuckahoe-tickets-154457545677?aff=erelexpmlt
Oct 26, 2019 - Signing and story-telling for Haunted Charlottesville at Grayhaven Winery in Gum Spring from 530 to 9pm at their Evening with Ghosts Tour. See their website for more information and advance tickets to their event.
Oct 19, 2019 - Signing for Haunted Charlottesville at Barnes & Noble Short Pump from 1 to 5. Come on out for a haunting good time.
Oct 12, 2019 - Signing for Haunted Charlottesville at Horton Vineyards in Gordonsville at their Fall Family Fun Festival. Hope to see you there.
Oct 6, 2019 - There will be a special event, a Facebook party, Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 3-5pm for my new book, Haunted Charlottesville and Surrounding Counties. Pamela K. Kinney will be joining me to promote her new book, Virginia's Haunted Historic Triangle, 2nd Edition: Williamsburg, Yorktown, Jamestown, and other Haunted Locations. There will be prizes from us both, including a signed copy of our books to be mailed to the main winner of our hours (only in the USA--sorry).
To participate, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2019684281467695/?active_tab=discussion.
Sept 28, 2019 - Book signing at Christmas in September Bazaar at the American Legion Hall (3386 River Road West in Goochland) from 9A - 2P benefitting Veterans. There will be numerous vendors to do your Christmas Shopping early this year.
Sept 14, 2019 - [Date Change]: Signing for Haunted Charlottesville at the Exchange Hotel in Gordonsville from 1 to 4pm. Afterwards, you can go next door and have dinner with the author at the BBQ Exchange. Come on out and visit a really haunted location.
August 24, 2019 - Signing at Barnes & Noble in Charlottesville signing Haunted Charlottesville and Surrounding Counties in Barracks Road Shopping Center from 1 to 3pm. Come on by and say hello!
August 18, 2019 - [Date Change]: Signing for Haunted Charlottesville and Surrounding Counties at Books-A-Million at Westchester Commons from 2 to 4pm. Come on out and say hello!
June 1, 2019 - I will be speaking at Galaxycon in Richmond about writing on paranormal topics. The panel discussion will be at 415pm on Writing and Investigating Local Ghosts for Books and DVDs and at 615pm on Writing Horror in the 21st Century. Both panels are located in Room E24 B at the Richmond Convention Center at 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA 23219 http://www.richmondcenter.com. For more information about Galaxycon, go to https://richmond.galaxycon.com. Hope to see you there.
April 27, 2019 - Hanover Book Festival from 10-2pm. I will be signing all my anthologies (4) plus presenting some breathtaking photographs from my brother, Cliff Middlebrook. There will also be some pictures from my new book coming out in May, Haunted Charlottesville and Surrounding Counties. Hope to see you there!
For more info: http://www.hanoverbookfestival.com/2019-hanover-book-festival.html