After writing, there is little I enjoy more than talking with readers about my writing and/or any specific novel I have written. If you belong to a book club, church group, service organization or if your business is looking for a motivational speaker to bring a spark into your workplace and your employees, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I charge no honorarium. My travel expenses are my own. My privilege is to talk to your group about the many amazing things I have learned as I traveled the world as part of our great military and the things I have written or will write about our great servicemembers and veterans.

Upcoming Events:

September 12, 2026: Visit John at the Cadillac Bookfest located at the Commons Market at 117 W. Cass St., Cadillac ,MI. John will be signing books and have them for purchase from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

September 14, 2026: Hear John speak at the Delton District Library located at 3300 N. Grove Street, Delton, MI. He will be speaking about his newest book, Finding Innocence at 6:00 PM.

September 15, 2026: Join John for a book talk about Finding Innocence at the Richland Community Library located at 8951 Park St., Richland, MI at 6:00 PM.

September 22, 2026: Visit John for a book talk about Finding Innocence at the Manistee County Library located at 95 Maple St., Manistee, MI at 5:30 PM.

September 26, 2026: John will be at the 28th Annual Bellaire Harvest Festival. Stop by on Broad Street from 10AM-4PM. He will have books available for purchase and signing.

October 10, 2026: Visit John at the Michigan History Authors Symposium located at the Battle Creek Regional Museum located at 307 Jackson St. W., Battle Creek, MI from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. He will be signing books and have them available for purchase.

November 21, 2026: Join John for Christmas in Onekama at the Artisan Market located at Onekama High School at 5016 Main St., Onekama, MI. This event will take place between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM and John will have books available for signing and purchase. Books make great gifts for the holiday season!

Past Events:

May 1, 2026: Visit John at the Near & Farr Friends Talk on Finding Innocence at 11:00 AM. This event is located at 5283 Main St., Onekama, MI.

May 2, 2026: John will be at the Cadillac/Wexford District Library located at 411 S Lake St., Cadillac, MI. to talk about The Cut at 11:00 AM.

May 7, 2026: Visit John at the Old Mission Historical Society located at 2893 Island View Rd., Traverse City, MI at 6:00PM. This is a speaking event about his award-winning book, The Cut.

June 18, 2026: John will be at the Gaylord Rotary Club located at 990 N Center, Gaylord, MI at 12:00 PM to speak about his newest release, Finding Innocence.

June 24, 2026: Stop by Benzie Shores Library located at 630 Main St., Frankfort, MI at 10:30 AM to hear John speak about his newest book, Finding Innocence.

July 3, 2026: John will be at Hoot and Honey Book Store located at 358 River St., Manistee, MI at 1:00 PM signing books including his latest release, Finding Innocence.

July 4, 2026: Visit John at The Bookstore from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM located at 330 Main St., Frankfort, MI. John will be signing books and visiting with readers.

July 11, 2026: Join John at Bear Lake Days from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM! The event is spread throughout the center of the Village of Bear Lake.

July 15, 2026: Stop by the Pentwater Township Library located at 402 Park St., Pentwater, MI at 6:30 PM. John will be discussing his newest novel, Finding Innocence.

July 19, 2026: Visit John at the Detroit Bookfest located at the Eastern Market at 2934 Russell St., Detroit, MI from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. PLEASE NOTE: John will be in Shed 6 at Booth 611. This is a free event and John will have all books available for purchase and signing.

July 21, 2026: The official release date of Finding Innocence!

July 21, 2026: John will be presenting to the Scott Club about The Road to Empire at 1:00 PM. The Scott Club is located at 652 Phoenix St., South Haven, MI. This event is open to the public.

July 22, 2026: John will be at the Traverse Area District Library located at 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI at 6:00 PM. He will be talking about his newly released book, Finding Innocence.

July 23, 2026: Visit John at Loutit District Library located at 407 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven, MI at 6:00 PM. He will be speaking about his newest release, Finding Innocence.

July 25, 2026: Stop by Arcadia Daze from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM located in Arcadia, MI. This is a free event for the individuals and families alike. John is looking forward to meeting folks and signing books.

August 6, 2026: John will be at the Hart Area Public Library located at 415 State St., in Hart, MI at 7:00 PM. John will be speaking to the Page Turners Book Club about his newest book, Finding Innocence.

August 8, 2026: Join John at Onekama Days located around town in Onekama, MI. This is a free, family-friendly event and John will have books for purchase and signing from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

August 13, 2026: Join John for a panel discussion regarding the in’s and out’s of self-publishing your book. This even takes place at 6:00 PM at the Tamarack District Library located at 622 S. Lincoln St., Lakeview, MI. This event is open to the public.