Events
Come see me out in the real world! (Or not. The real world is scary.)
in conversation with Victoria Carbol 7/10/26 6 PM
Join Barnes & Noble Northgate in Seattle, WA on Friday, July 10th, 2026, at 6PM PST as we welcome Victoria Carbol to discuss and sign her new novel A GREAT AND POWERFUL TYRANNY, a dark, queer reimagining of the classic Wizard of Oz tale. Victoria will be joined in conversation by Lish McBride. Event is free, but RSVP is needed.
In conversation with jamie thomas 7/29/26 7 pm
Third Place Books welcomes author Jamie Thomas to our Lake Forest Park store for a conversation about her Asperfell trilogy, which follows a courtier imprisoned for her magical abilities and a secretive lost prince as they unite to rescue their kingdom from tyranny. Author and friend of the store Lish McBride joins in conversation.
This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!
Mill Creek Library Writing Workshop: Writing the Love Story 8/29/26 1-4 PM
Writing about love can be daunting, but it's essential for all kinds of novels - whether you're writing romance with a capital "R" or weaving a romantic thread into another kind of story. A good love story requires believable characters, relationship dynamics, interesting dialogue, and more. Join us as we explore examples of romance writing and work through in-class writing exercises that will help you gain confidence in writing romance, no matter what genre you prefer.
In conversation with juliette cross 9/13/26 4 pm
Join us for a Roman Empire-themed evening with Juliette Cross and Lish McBride! Come dressed in your finest Roman Empire attire for an unforgettable evening! Ticket required. Event takes place at We Be Book’n in Monroe, WA.
Recordings of Past Virtual Events
Past event-Virtual launch
In celebration of A Little Too Familiar’s release, Lish was in conversation with author Olivia Waite.
PAST EVENT-Fairy tale Extravaganza (virtual)
It's a Fairy Tale Extravaganza! Third Place Books is pleased to welcome Martha Brockenbrough to celebrate the release of her new YA novel, Into the Bloodred Woods. Martha will be joined in conversation by a cabal of Pacific Northwest YA writers—Lish McBride, Margaret Owen, and Kendare Blake!
Past Event-Bookstore Romance Day Panel
Catch up on Bookstore Romance Day with Third Place Books! Panel discussion featuring Lish McBride, Alison Cochrun, Jayne Ann Krentz, Gail Carriger, and Sajni Patel discussing the intersection of genres (fantasy, young adult, historical fiction, steampunk, mystery/suspense) in Romance. Olivia Waite, author of the Feminine Pursuits series, will moderate the conversation.
Past event-Curses Launch Party July 19th, 2021 6PM (PST)
I did a virtual launch through Third Place Books on July 19th! They recoded the event, so if you missed it, you can check out the link and watch it on Youtube. You can also still order signed books from there! (This is an all the time thing, not just for events.)
Past Event: P&P Live! YA Sci-Fi & Fantasy Summer Reads Panel—with Lish McBride, Natalie Mae, Andrea Robertson, and Laura Brook Robson (Virtual)
Politics & Prose hosted us for a virtual event and it was a lot of fun! Click on the link to watch the recording.
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