DECEMBER 16, 2025
Book Launch Event: “The Uninvited” by Nancy Banks in conversation with Jenny Elder Moke
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Join young adult author Nancy Banks and Books Are Awesome at Legend High School’s library to celebrate her debut YA novel, “The Uninvited”!
THIS EVENT WILL BE TAKING PLACE AT THE LEGEND HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
Join YA author Nancy Banks and in-conversation author, YA/Adult author Jenny Elder Moke for an evening of fun discussion and celebration of Nancy’s debut teen paranormal novel, “The Uninvited”.
General admission is free.
A purchase of a ticket with book includes free General Admission cost of a Hardcover copy of “The Uninvited”.
JANUARY 20, 2026
Book Launch for CROSS YOUR HEART AND HOPE HE DIES
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Launch Party for author Jenny Elder Moke’s newest novel “Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies”!
Join adult mystery/romance author Jenny Elder Moke and Books Are Awesome for the release of her new book “Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies”!
Fellow Colorado author Nancy Banks will be in conversation with Jenny as well!
A purchase of a ticket with book includes General Admission and cost of a paperback copy of “Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies”.
Previous Events
Registration is now open, sign up here.
Plotting your novel doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth anymore. In this workshop, writers will learn about the plot points roadmap—the five major plot points in every story that you need to know before starting your first draft. We’ll talk about the three-act structure, why theme is the touchpoint for every story, how plot and character arc are intrinsically linked, and identify the five major turning points in every plot that keep your story on the right track to make it to the finish line (even if the story wanders a little in between). Writers who should take this workshop are include those who have a great idea but aren’t sure where to begin realizing it; those who fear the plot, those who are worried their story is just coasting on vibes; and those who know their characters’ deepest secrets and favorite breakfast items but can’t figure out what they’re supposed to do.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
Bookstore Murder Mystery Party
Registration is now open, sign up here.
At the book launch of a local author, tragedy strikes! Can you solve the mystery before the time runs out? Talk to the suspects, piece together the clues, and snack on some food at this interactive bookstore murder mystery!
More theming of the event will be sent to your email provided at check out, so keep an eye on your inbox!
This event is intended for adults 18+. The party will take place September 19 from 6 – 8:30 pm MST at Second Star to the Right Books.
AUGUST 19 – OCTOBER 2, 2025
Lighthouse Writers Workshop 8-Week Class: YA/MG Advanced Workshop
Registration is now open, sign up here.
I’ll be teaching another course at Lighthouse Writers Workshop, this time an in-depth 8 week workshop on critique. Every participant will get the opportunity to workshop two pieces, and we’ll be talking about how to level up your critiquing – both as a partner and as a writer.
This class is best suited for fiction writers who have a completed draft and are looking for what to do next, intermediate to experienced writers looking to deepen their storytelling, and anyone who has taken Jenny’s previous introductory courses.
AUGUST 14, 2025
Author Event: Alysha Rameera “Her Soul For A Crown” in conversation with Jenny Elder Moke
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Celebrate the release of debut author, Alysha Rameera’s romantasy book, “Her Soul for A Crown” with guest author Jenny Elder Moke!
MAY 21, 2025
Virtual Book Club Chat
Jenny will be chatting with the murder mystery book club at St. Joseph’s Library in St. Joseph, MO.
The book club will take place virtually and in person at the St. Joseph’s Library from 7 pm – 8 pm. To register for the event, visit here.
JUNE 15, 2025
Pearl Street Farmers Market: Second Star to the Right Books booth
I’ll be slinging books and eating my weight in delicious crepes with the awesome team at Second Star to the Right Books at the Pearl Street Farmers Market. Come grab yourself a delicious bite and a scrumptious book!
I’ll be available at the Second Star booth from 9 am – 12 pm. For more information on the Pearl Street Farmers Market, visit here.
JANUARY 22, 2025
SHE DOESN’T HAVE A CLUE Launch Event at the Bookies
Come meet local author, Jenny Elder Moke, and celebrate the release of her debut adult novel, She Doesn’t Have a Clue. Jenny will be in conversation with, J.C. Peterson, author of of Being Mary Bennett and Lola At Last.
Learn more about the event and RSVP here.
JANUARY 31, 2025
Love In Every Chapter: An Evening with Three Romance Authors
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Warm up with Colorado romance authors Jenny Elder Moke, Alexandra Kiley and Ellen O’Clover, who will talk about their books.
Jenny Elder Moke: She Doesn’t Have a Clue, a romance/mystery; Alexandra Kiley: Scot and Bothered; Ellen O’Clover: The Heartbreak Hotel. Expect some spice!
Pre-orders for She Doesn’t Have A Clue are available via Books Are Awesome Bookstore in Parker; click HERE.
Presented in conjunction with Books Are Awesome; She Doesn’t Have A Clue will be sold at the event. The other two books will be available in March and September, 2025, respectively.
FEBRUARY 4-25, 2025
Lighthouse Writers Workshop 4-Week Class: Mining the Layers—Deepening Your Story
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So much of writing is emotional excavation, carefully digging through each layer until we reach the bedrock of truth. In this four-week course, we’ll dig beyond the surface to find true character motivations and develop a richer, deeper story. We’ll learn how to mine character backstory to inform their present choices, how to more deeply explore theme during revisions, and how to use iterative writing cycles to layer in more texture and specificity. No story is written in a single draft, and it’s only through the process of writing, rewriting, and revising that we truly discover the heart of our story and our characters.
This class is best suited for fiction writers who have a completed draft and are looking for what to do next, intermediate to experienced writers looking to deepen their storytelling, and anyone who has taken Jenny’s previous introductory courses.
MAY 14, 2025
Elevate Your Craft Writers Workshop presents Plotting with Purpose: Mapping Key Turning Points
In this workshop with Jenny Elder Moke, writers will learn about the plot points roadmap – the five major plot points in every story that you need to know before starting your first draft. We’ll talk about the three-act structure, why theme is the touchpoint for every story, how plot and character rely on each other and propel each other forward, and identify the five major turning points in every plot that keep your story on the right track to make it to the finish line (even if the story wanders a little in between).
The workshop will take place at the Highlands Ranch Library from 6 pm – 8 pm. Registration opens April 14th, sign up here.
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