Tour Info...
Tour Dates
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 15-19, 2009
RWA National Convention
Washington, DC
"Readers for Life" Literary Signing, July 15, 2009
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Exhibit Hall
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Book Clubs United
Illinois Institute of Technology
Armour Dining Room (Lover Level)
3241 S. Federal
2-6pm
October 9 - 11, 2009
Beverly Jenkins PJ Party
Courtyard Marriott
Ann Arbor Michigan
October 23 - 25, 2009
"Put Your Heart in a Book Conference"
Presented by the New Jersey Romance Writers
(Members of RWA)
Woodbridge Hotel & Conference Center
Iselin, NJ
Workshop Presenter/Booksigning
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Authors Against Domestic Violence
Presents its annual fundraiser "An Afternoon with
the Author ..." Funds raised supports
Amani House, a DV/Homeless Shelter for
women and their children.
Location TBD - Time 4pm!
Cost: $25.00
Go to the RSJ Website for more info: http://www.romanceslamjam.org/conference/Newsletter/Articles/RSJCruise2010.htm
PAST EVENTS
Saturday, October 18, 2008
4:00 PM
Christian Community Health Center
13820 South Lincoln Avenue
Dolton, Illinois 60419
October is Domestic Violence Month and the Authors Against DV (Carla Curtis, Dyanne Davis, Barbara Keaton, Deatri King-Bey, Michelle Larks and Lisa G. Riley) are hosting an afternoon with one of the Godmothers of Black Romance, Rochelle Alers! Rochelle, who is my friend and mentor, has graciously agreed to be our featured author as we raise funds to support Amani House, a DV/Homeless shelter for women and their children! Tickets are only $25.00! And for those living in the Chicagoland area, come on out for an evening of great discussion, food (Catering by Mother Daughter), Raffle and books! CLICK HERE for more info.

Rochelle Alers (left) and Barbara Keaton (right)
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library Presents
April 30, 2008 - May 4, 2008
Romance Slam Jam 2008
12th Annual National Conference
Chicago, IL
www.romanceslamjamconference.com
Sat., Jan. 20, 2007
RHOyal Readings - An Evening with the Authors
Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Theta Chi Sigma Alumnae Chapter
Lorretto Hospital - Auditorium
645 S. Central
4-7 PM
Sat., Feb. 17, 2007
Read-In @ Malcolm X College
1900 W. Van Buren
Noon until!
Joliet, IL
March 16-18, 2007
Romance Slam Jam 2007
Miami Beach Resort & Spa
Miami, FL.
Sat., May 5, 2007 @ 9am
The Art of Writing Cable Show
Hosted by Dyanne Davis w/guests
Lisa G. Riley and Barbara Keaton
Sat., May 5, 2007 @ 7 pm until 10pm
Literary Cafe
Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Gary Alumnae Chapter
The Diamond Center
500 E. 5th Avenue - Gary, Indiana
Fri., May 18, 2007 @ 6pm until 10pm
Girls Night Out!
The Boutique Society
809 W. Evergreen
Chicago, IL
May 31 to June 3, 2007
Book Expo America
Jacob K Javits Convention Ctr
655 W 34th St
New York, NY 10001
Signing at Genesis Booth #3520
Sat., June 9, 2007 @ Noon until 3pm
Borders Express
Louis Joliet Mall
3340 Loop Drive
Joliet, IL
Signing w/Deatrie King-Bey & Dyanne Davis
Fri., June 22, 2007 @ 7 pm
Borders Books - Beverly
2210 W. 95th Street
Chicago, IL
Book Discussion & Signing
July 1st, 2007
Barbara's 43rd Birthday!
September 7-9th, 2007
The RAWSISTAZ Affair 2007
Atlanta, GA
http://www.rawsistaz-affair.com
Sunday, October 14, 2007
The Ladies of Romance are back!!
Barbara joins Dyanne Davis and Lisa G. Riley as they return to Carter G. Woodson
during the City of Chicago's Annual Book Festival, 9525 S. Halsted, 2 to 4 pm.
Light refreshments will be served.
October 26-28, 2007 - Calvacade of Authors
Come out and hang as Barbara joins several national best-selling authors for a weekend of seminars, readings, book signings and a 70's Ole School Ball that shouldn't be missed. For a complete itinerary go to www.macropublishing.com. Barbara will be at:
Friday, October 26, 2007
8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
70's Old School Ball
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 South Shore Drive, Chicago, Il
Saturday, October 27, 2007
4:30 to 7:00 pm
Book Signing at Walden Books
River Oaks Mall
Calumet City, IL
8:00 -- until
Private Reception at Da Book Joint
Free to 70's Old School Ball and Seminar Attendees
Sunday, October 28, 2007
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Book Lovers Brunch at Blu 47 Restaurant
4625 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, Illinois
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Royal Readings Volume III
Presented by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Theta Chi Sigma Alumnae Chapter
6:30 PM - (Admission $15.00)
Negro League Cafe
301 E. 43rd Street
Chicago, IL
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Online Chat with RAWSISTAZ
8:00-9:00 (CST)