{"product_id":"author-event-nov-10th-2026-how-to-finish-a-book-a-conversation-between-kate-evans-suzanne-roberts","title":"Author Event - November 10th 2026 - How to Finish a Book: A Conversation Between Kate Evans \u0026 Suzanne Roberts","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHow to Finish a Book: A Conversation Between Kate Evans \u0026amp; Suzanne Roberts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, November 10, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Readers \u0026amp; Writers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does a book make it from the first spark of an idea to the final printed page?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin acclaimed authors \u003cstrong\u003eKate Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSuzanne Roberts\u003c\/strong\u003e for an inspiring evening of conversation about the creative process, the challenges of long-form writing, and what it really takes to finish a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosted in the beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eTecolote Bookstore Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e in the heart of Todos Santos, this intimate literary evening will feature a lively discussion between two accomplished authors whose combined body of work spans memoir, fiction, travel writing, poetry, essays, and creative nonfiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the evening, Kate and Suzanne will discuss:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow their newest books came to life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe realities of writing and revising long projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding inspiration and maintaining momentum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublishing, perseverance, and the creative life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudience questions and conversation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evening concludes with a \u003cstrong\u003ebook signing\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving guests the opportunity to meet both authors and have books personally signed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an aspiring writer, an experienced author, or simply someone who loves books and great conversations, this promises to be a memorable evening celebrating literature and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdmission\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Tickets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$200 MXN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the Door:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$300 MXN\u003c\/strong\u003e (space permitting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTickets are available online or in person at Tecolote Bookstore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight fare will be available in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a private ticketed event.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Kate Evans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKate Evans is the author of \u003cstrong\u003enine books\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the acclaimed novel \u003cstrong\u003eAmazing!\u003c\/strong\u003e, praised as \u003cem\u003e\"the work of a writer at the height of her powers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Portions of both \u003cem\u003eAmazing!\u003c\/em\u003e and her travel memoir \u003cstrong\u003eWanderland: Living the Traveling Life\u003c\/strong\u003e take place in Baja California Sur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer memoir \u003cstrong\u003eCall It Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e received the \u003cstrong\u003eBest Memoir Award\u003c\/strong\u003e at the Bisexual Book Awards in New York City, where she was also honored as \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from California, Kate has lived at Cerritos Beach for more than twelve years. 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