How to Finish a Book: A Conversation Between Kate Evans & Suzanne Roberts

For Readers & Writers

There is starting a book.

And then there is finishing one.

Join authors Kate Evans and Suzanne Roberts upstairs in the Book Nook for an intimate conversation about everything that happens between the first good idea and the finished book—the inspiration, false starts, long middle, revision, persistence, publishing, and eventually knowing when to stop writing.

Between them, Kate and Suzanne have published novels, memoirs, essays, poetry, travel writing and books about the writing craft itself. Rather than a formal lecture, this evening brings two experienced writers together to compare notes, tell stories, talk candidly about their own processes, and take questions from readers and writers in the room.

They'll talk about their newest books, Kate's novel Amazing! and Suzanne's Animal Bodies, along with the larger question every writer eventually encounters:

How do you actually finish the thing?

The evening concludes with conversation and a book signing with both authors.

You don't need to be writing a book to come. Readers who are curious about what happens behind the finished pages are very much invited.

Event: How to Finish a Book: A Conversation Between Kate Evans & Suzanne Roberts
Date: Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00pm
Location: The Book Nook — Upstairs at Tecolote Bookstore

Only 20 tickets available — $300 MXN

Tecolote's upstairs Book Nook is the bookstore's small after-hours home for author conversations, workshops, independent films and other gatherings centered around books, art and ideas.

Come a little early and browse—the bookstore will remain open after hours exclusively for event guests before the conversation begins.

About Kate Evans

Kate Evans is the author of nine books, including the novel Amazing!, the travel memoir Wanderland: Living the Traveling Life, and Call It Wonder, winner of the Best Memoir Award at the Bisexual Book Awards, where she was also named Author of the Year.

Originally from California, Kate has lived at Cerritos Beach for more than twelve years. She holds a PhD from the University of Washington, has taught internationally and at San José State University, and now works as a book editor and writing coach.

About Suzanne Roberts

Suzanne Roberts is the author of eight books, including Almost Somewhere, Bad Tourist, Animal Bodies, four poetry collections and 52 Writing Prompts: Inspiration for the Creative Writer.

Named “The Next Great Travel Writer” by National Geographic Traveler, her work has appeared in The New York Times, National Geographic, CNN, Ploughshares, Brevity and Fourth Genre. She teaches in the low-residency MFA program at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

Tickets

This is a private, ticketed event with just 20 seats in the Book Nook. Advance tickets are recommended and are available online or at Tecolote Bookstore.

This is a digital ticket. Your name will be on the guest list at the door. All Sales Final.