The good folks at Doubleday have finalized the book tour I’ll be embarking on in support of American Mythology. Here’s the rundown:

As you can see, the events will mostly be Chicago/Midwest-centric, along with a couple great events on my home turf in Montana. If you happen to be around for any of these, it sure would be great to see some friendly faces in the crowd!

I’m also thrilled to report that Backcountry Magazine has given American Mythology a lovely review in their latest issue. As a hardcore skier back in my younger days, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the latest issue of Backcountry. So it’s a real treat to see my book featured between its covers. Here’s the pull quote:

“[M]ore than just a story of searching for sasquatch . . . the resulting adventure is comedic and heartfelt with a few moments that verge on psychological horror. . . Woven throughout is a timely reminder of the sanctity of wild places.” 
—Backcountry Magazine

I'm absolutely thrilled to report that Men’s Health Magazine named American Mythology to its list of Most Anticipated Horror Books of 2025.

I never set out to write a horror novel, so it’s a true honor to be noticed alongside such legends of the genre as Stephen King and Stephen Graham Jones.

I recently had the great pleasure of helping all-star-Chicago-writer, Ben Tanzer launch his latest novel, The Missing. As part of the ceremonies, I got to guest host his pod This Podcast Will Change Your Life. In it, we continued our tradition of doing a live walk-n-talk through the streets of Chicago discussing writing, books, life, and partially severed fingertips via lawnmower. I urge you to check it out wherever you get your podcasts.
If you want to know what I thought about the book, here's my blurb: "Ben Tanzer's latest novel, The Missing, combines master story-telling with an impeccable understanding of the human condition. It's an unflinching look at the way our frailties and failings cause ripples that reach out through space and time, and harm the ones we love most. Tanzer, in his own inimitable way, shows us that learning how something happened is the only way to fix what's broken, and heal the parts of ourselves that are not whole."
Get yourself a copy and thank me later!

I'm honored to be part of the Sunday Salon-Chicago lineup this Sunday, 6/25, at 6:00 PM CDT. It's a virtual reading so you don't have to leave the confines of your own home. And, as Phil Collins might say, no jacket required. To register, just click on the following link: https://sundaysalon-chicago.com/

I'll be reading from my forthcoming novel, American Mythology. It would be lovely to see you there!

On December 2 and 3, I'll be attempting the seldom-seen, possibly-dangerous, definitely-foolhardy literary biathlon. Fortunately, I'll be accompanied by one of my writing friends and heroes, Joseph Peterson, for both events.

The first event will kick off on Friday December 2 at 6:00 PM at the Seminary Co-Op Bookstore in Hyde Park. This event will commemorate the official release of Joe's newest book Memorandum from the Iowa Cloud Appreciation Society. Joe will give a reading from his new book and I'll get the chance to ask him questions about it. I've read this already, folks, and it's one of his best. I can't wait to pick his brain about it.

The second leg of the biathlon will take place on Saturday December 3 at 3:00 PM and it promises to be a  less buttoned-up affair -- a joint reading by Joe and me at our favorite Southside watering hole, Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap. We'll read from our new novels, sign a few books, and tip a few beverages while we do it. It'd be great to have you as company.

I'm hoping you'll have a chance to join us for any or all of this odyssey!