To request a visit to your bookstore, library, conference, festival, or other cultural event for the launch of Wreck Your Heart, contact Lori’s publicist Hector DeJean at hector.dejean (at) stmartins.com . For other events, use the contact page.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, IN PERSON, 7pm

Talking Publishing with Lori Rader-Day: Come ask your publishing questions!
Lincolnwood Public Library District
4000 W Pratt Ave, Lincolnwood, Illinois
Details and registration here!

November 7-9, 2025, New England Crime Bake, IN PERSON

I’m the Guest of Honor (?!) for New England Crime Bake, near Boston! Come learn the craft and business of crime fiction and talk shop with a host of authors and publishing pros! Information here. 

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, IN PERSON, 7pm

A library book club talk about Death at Greenway, open to the public!

Mystery Lovers’ Book Club (all welcome! I can avoid spoilers!)
Wood Dale Public Library
520 N Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, Illinois
Details and registration here!

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, VIRTUAL, 7pm CENTRAL/8pm E/6pm M/5pm P

I’ll be talking about REVISION for one of Sisters in Crime Worldwide’s webinars.
Not a member? You can still sign up (fee)! Information posted here.

Saturday, December 6, 2025, IN PERSON, 2pm Eastern

I’ll be on a panel of crime fiction authors!
Carmel-Clay Public Library
425 E Main Street, Carmel, Indiana
Information here!

Looking ahead…

• January 6, 2026: The launch of Wreck Your Heart! Many events in the Midwest, plus Tucson and Houston!
• April 11, 2026: Midwest Mystery Conference!

More events are always being added to my schedule! Sign up at my newsletter to hear the details.

Lori speaking to a large crowd with British author Ann Cleeves.