Upcoming Events
Scriptoria Workshop for Writers Moved by Faith
Join Newbery winner Gary Schmidt, Vinita Hampton Wright and others to grow your writing in Scotland. At Gilfillan Memorial Church of Dundee.
Podcast Visit with Noah
Author Cynthia Beach talks with Pastor-author Noah Filipiak (Beyond the Battle). Noah pastors at Ada Bible in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Author Talk at the Gilfillan Guild
Who is author Cynthia Beach and how does her novel, The Surface of Water, tap into her own story?
Baker Books Panel Discussion
A counselor. A scholar. A novelist. Together we talk about the woman wound—sexism in the church. A panel discussion with Andrew Bauman, Heather Matthews, and me—moderated by the wonderful Amanda Benckhuysen.
Podcast Chat with Pastor Tom Rundel
Pastor Tom and I will talk about The Surface of Water and the complexity of being human. Air date TBA.
Book Club Author Chat
Beloved mentor Hugh Cook and I will talk Surface of Water at his Ontario book club.
Third Coast Author & Book Fest
Come see hundreds of authors as you wander Grand Haven. Compile your summer reading list. I’ll be at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum from 11-4.
Author Table @ Women's Expo of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Let’s chat. Come see me at my table!
Tamarack District Author Event
Michigan authors will gather at this writer-friendly library.
Baker Books Author Event
A Surface of Water chat with author Lorilee Craker, reading, and Q & A, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Invitation Books, Gig Harbor, Washington
Readings & Mixer with author Connie Hampton Connally and Cynthia Beach.
Bookstore Blast
Wall of Books Bookstore in lovely Issaquah with author Connie Hampton Connally.
Creativity & a Life of Faith
Authors Connie Hampton Connally and Cynthia Beach explore the journey of being Christian creatives. Tacoma First Presbyterian. (Photo credits Unsplash & Jr. Korpa)
Lopez Island Library, Washington
Memoirist Iris Graville joins novelists Connie Hampton Connally and Cynthia Beach for reading.
MFA Reunion & Reading
A gathering of MFA pals for updates & readings on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Scriptoria Workshop for Writers Moved by Faith
June 10-14: a boot camp for writers of poetry, fiction, or nonfiction. With Gary Schmidt, Daniel Nayeri, and others. At Calvin Seminary, Grand Rapids. Morning workshops + afternoon instruction + evening readings. ScriptoriaWorkshop.org.
Spring Luncheon & Style Show
Joining the wonderful Amy Guster & Co. for hospital fundraiser in Michigan’s Thumb.
(Photo credits Unsplash & Alesia Kaz)
Cynthia Speaking at The Well Conference for Christian Creatives
“Capturing the Intensity” and “Fully Realizing Setting” for Fiction & Nonfiction Writers
(Photo credit Unsplash & Greg Rakozy)
The Surface of Water Reading and Book Party with Guests Hugh Cook & Cheryl Bostrom
Join Cynthia Beach along with her award-winning novelist friends Hugh Cook and Cheryl Grey Bostrom for an evening reading. At Cornerstone U’s Miller Library. Refreshments served.
