Opportunities with Audrey

In addition to being an award-winning author and screenwriter, Audrey Wilson is also an experienced speaker. Audrey has spoken for the Independent Writers of Chicago, as well as the Southwest Michigan Writers Conference, giving her presentation "How to Perfect Your Query Letter". Audrey has also spoken at the Antioch High School Storytellers Series, where she shared her publishing journey and walked students through the art of crafting a logline in a workshop. More recently, Audrey spoke and led a master class at the 2024 Chicago Writers Conference and the 2024 International Dublin Writers' Conference on her presentation “From Story to Screen: Adapting Your Book into a Screenplay”.  She has also spoken at libraries and can be found on the also listed on the LACONI directory. Audrey is Audrey is available for the following in-person or virtual events:
  • Speaking engagements
  • Masterclasses/workshops
  • Meet and greets/book signings/readings
  • Book club appearances
  • Interviews
If you're interested in booking an event with Audrey, please contact her directly. 

January 11, 2025 - 12-4 pm
​Deerfield Public Library

Audrey kicks off 2025 with her first event of the year - the Deerfield Public Library Local Author Fair on Saturday, January 11 from 12-4 pm. She will be selling and signing both paperback and hardcover copies of Wrong Girl Gone, Only Human, and Landing Like Rain and will be taking pre-orders for her new thriller The Ever End, coming out August 5, 2025.

December 6, 2024 - 5-9 pm
Bartlett Holiday Shopping Blitz

The Bartlett Holiday Shopping Blitz is right around the corner! Audrey will be joining over 100 other talented vendors at the event, where she will be selling and signing copies of WRONG GIRL GONE WRONG, ONLY HUMAN, and LANDING LIKE RAIN. You'll also have the exclusive opportunity to purchase book tote bags, poetry postcards, and original artwork.

December 5, 2024 - 7 pm at the Mt. Prospect Public Library - Register Today

Once a writer has finished and edited their book to perfection, it's important to have a strong query letter to help pitch their masterpiece to agents and publishers.
From sourcing the best agents and publishers for your genre, to shaping your logline, writing a killer synopsis, and picking comp titles, attendees will walk away with the tools needed to successfully pitch and publish their manuscript. 

November 9, 2024 - 3-4pm
Barbara's Bookstore

Audrey is excited to be returning to Barbara's Bookstore - this time at Yorktown Center in Lombard! Stop in between 3-4pm on Saturday, November 9th to say hello and pick up your signed copy of one of Wrong Girl Gone, Only Human, or Landing Like Rain. 

October 12, 2024 - 1-5pm
Barnes & Noble

Audrey is thrilled to return to Barnes & Noble for another book signing! She'll be selling and signing copies of Wrong Girl Gone in paperback and brand new jacketed hardcover. Be sure to stop in to chat and pick up your copy of this heart-racing thriller. 

October 8, 2024 - 6-7pm
Independent Writers of Chicago

Calling all writers! Have you ever been inspired to write a screenplay but not sure where to start? I'm thrilled to be working once again with the Independent Writers of Chicago, this time sharing my experience and expertise in how to craft a screenplay.

September 21, 2024
The International Dublin Writers' Festival

Audrey Wilson is headed to Ireland for the International Dublin Writers' Festival! Drawing on 10+ years of award-winning screenwriting and publishing experience, her presentation “From Story to Screen: Adapting Your Book into a Screenplay,”  draws on her experience to show authors how to adapt their book into a screenplay. 

August 24, 2024 - 10-2pm Elmhurst Library Local Author Fair

Audrey Wilson returns to the Elmhurst Public Library Local Author Fair for the third year in a row. She will be selling and signing both paperback and hardcover copies of Wrong Girl Gone, Only Human, and Landing Like Rain on Saturday, August 24 from 10am to 2pm at the Elmhurst Public Library.

July 27, 2024 - 12-2pm
Book Signing at Half-Price Books

Award-winning author Audrey Wilson will be selling and signing copies of Wrong Girl Gone, Only Human, and Landing Like Rain on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 12-2pm at Half-Price Books in Schaumburg, IL! 

June 22, 2024 - 1-5pm
Landing Like Rain Book Launch at Barnes & Noble

Join award-winning author Audrey Wilson to celebrate the release of her new book Landing Like Rain on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 1-5pm at Barnes & Noble in Schaumburg, IL! Audrey will be selling and signing copies of both her new poetry book Landing Like Rain as well as her recently published novel Only Human.

July 11, 2024 - 9am & 11am
Panel at GCLS 2024 Conference

​Audrey will be joining several other talented authors in the panel That's What She Said: Writing Realistic Dialogue at the Golden Crown Literary Society 2024 Conference! The conference will take place in Minneapolis, July 10-14. The panel I'm on will be at 9am on Thursday, July 11, followed by a reading at 11am. Her books Only Human and Landing Like Rain will also be available for purchase at the conference.

July 6, 2024 - 10:30am-3pm
New Copperfield's Book Service

Audrey is looking forward to doing a book signing of Landing Like Rain and Only Human at New Copperfield’s Book Service in Macomb, IL on Saturday, July 6! Audrey considers Macomb to be a second hometown to her, and can’t wait to meet with so many wonderful locals!

June 23, 2024
Kenosha Book Festival: Chapter Three

Audrey will be joining many wonderful authors at the Kenosha Book Festival: Chapter Three! Be sure to stop by the lot across from Studio Moonfall in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Sunday, June 23 from 10am-3pm to meet with Audrey and get your signed copy of Only Human and Landing Like Rain. Audrey will also be selling some brand new tote bags and original artwork!

June 8, 2024 - 12-2pm Choose Your Own Adventure Author Fair

On June 8, Audrey will be participating in the Fox Lake District Library Choose Your Own Adventure Local Author Fair. This will be Audrey's first event selling Landing Like Rain. She'll also be selling Only Human as well as some brand new tote bags and original artwork!

April 7, 2024 - 1pm
Book Signing Event at
Barbara's Bookstore

On Sunday, April 7 at 1pm, Audrey will be hosting an author meet and greet at Barbara's Bookstore at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL! Stop in to pick up your signed copy of Only Human! 

April 6, 2024 - 12-2pm
Book Signing Event at
Half-Price Books

Join Audrey for an author meet and greet at Half-Price Books in Schaumburg, IL, where she'll be selling and signing copies of Wrong Girl Gone and Only Human! 

March 24, 2024
Speaking Engagement
Chicago Writers Conference

Story to Screen: Adapting Your Book into a Screenplay
Have you ever wanted to see your book adapted into a film? As an Emmy-nominated, award-winning screenwriter represented by Aligned Talent Group, and the author of Wrong Girl Gone and Only Human, Audrey Wilson will teach you how to adapt your novel into a screenplay in a masterclass from 9:45-10:45am and an engaging presentation from 1:30-2:30pm at the Let's Just Write! Chicago Writers Conference.​

March 16, 2024 - 12-3pm
Book Signing Event at
Blue House Books

Audrey is thrilled to be returning to Blue House Books in Kenosha, Wisconsin for an author meet and greet! Stop by this wonderful bookshop between 12-3pm on Saturday, March 16th to pick-up your copy of Only Human and have it signed by the author!

March 9, 2024 - 1-5pm
Only Human Book Launch Event at Barnes & Noble

Audrey will be selling and signing hardcover and paperback copies of my brand new book Only Human at Barnes & Noble in Schaumburg, IL! 

February 27, 2024
​Storytellers Series at Antioch High School

Audrey is excited to be giving a presentation and workshop on writing at the Storytellers Series at Antioch High School on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. (CLOSED EVENT)

February 1, 2024
Only Human Book Release

​Have you ever had a crush? ​Have you ever had a crush so intense you were willing to tell the person anything to make them fall in love with you? ​If you're Annalise Dresden, then the answer is yes. Yes you have.  And you're in way over your head. 

January 23, 2034 - 11 am
​Hope Writers Network

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 11am CT - Audrey will be participating in an interview for Hope Writers Network members, where she'll be sharing all about my upcoming book Only Human!

December 1, 2024
5-9 pm - Bartlett Holiday Shopping Blitz

Join Audrey along with over 75 other local vendors to purchase a signed copy of Wrong Girl Gone along with a brand new matching tote bag! This package makes the perfect holiday gift for the reader in your life.

October 14, 2023
12-3 pm - Blue House Books
4-7 pm - Studio Moonfall
​Author Meet & Greet

Stop by Blue House Books from 12 - 3 pm or Studio Moonfall from 4 - 7 pm on Saturday, October 14 to chat with Audrey and to get your copy of Wrong Girl Gone signed! Take a look at the Blue House Books website and Studio Moonfall website for more details or to purchase your copy in advance!

August 19, 2023
Elmhurst Public Library
Local Author Event

Join Audrey for the second year at Elmhurst Public Library's Local Author Fair, where she'll be signing and selling copies of Wrong Girl Gone, handing out bookmarks for my upcoming novel Only Human, and answering all your burning book-related questions!

April 30, 2023
Kenosha Book Festival - Chapter One

Be sure to stop by the Kenosha Book Festival 2023 - Chapter One at Studio Moonfall in Kenosha, WI on Sunday, April 30 between 10am-4pm to peruse tons of books, meet some amazing authors, and get your signed copy of WRONG GIRL GONE!

February 17-19, 2023
Only Human
Author Reading
ReadOut 2023​

“ReadOut is not only an inspiration for LGBTQ+ writers, but essential for the continued growth and support of the community.”  – Audrey Wilson

ReadOut: A Festival of LGBTQ Literature will be held Feb. 17-19 at the Gulfport Public Library and via Zoom. Check out what everyone else is saying about ReadOut here and be sure to register for the event here! ​

October 22, 2022, 1:15pm ET
Southwest Michigan
Writers' Conference

From sourcing the best agents and publishers for your genre, to shaping your logline, writing a killer synopsis, and picking comp titles, you'll walk away with all the tools you need to successfully pitch your manuscript.

Be sure to register for the event at the Niles District Library here! 

August 20, 2022
Elmhurst Public Library
Local Author Event

 Join Audrey at Elmhurst Public Library's Local Author Fair, where she'll be signing and selling copies of Wrong Girl Gone, and answering all your burning questions!

February 8, 2022, 6pm CT
​IWOC Monthly Meeting
Tips for Perfecting Your
Query Letter with
Audrey Wilson

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Tips for Perfecting Your Query Letter
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