Path of the Great Gale of 1878 that doomed the Chesapeake Bay steamer Express. This was one of the more tragic shipwrecks in Maryland water. Learn all about it at one of the upcoming talks this fall for “Great Storms of the Chesapeake.”

So far there are seven events lined up through the fall and holiday season, from talks to book signings. I’m very excited about them all and there’s quite a variety, from a discussion of my new mystery to talks on the Great Storms of the Chesapeake to a discussion of President John F. Kennedy’s visit to the upper Chesapeake Bay region 50 years ago. Hope to see you at an event!

Tuesday, October 8, 6:30 p.m.—Great Storms of the Chesapeake. North East Branch Library, North East, Md. This talk will highlight the legendary hurricanes, blizzards, fogs and freezes around the Chesapeake Bay. Book signing to follow.

Saturday, October 26, 11 a.m.—Great Storms of the Chesapeake. Kent County Public Library, 408 High Street, Chestertown, Md. This talk will highlight the legendary hurricanes, blizzards, fogs and freezes around the Chesapeake Bay. Book signing to follow.

Saturday, November 2, 2 p.m.—Book signing and reading at The Bookplate, 112 South Cross Street in Chestertown, Md., as part of Downrigging Weekend. Washington College Alumnus David Healey will read selections from his new book, GREAT STORMS OF THE CHESAPEAKE. With hurricane season in full swing and our news media covered with stories about the terrific size, scope, and destructive power of these historic storms, Healey will recount the history of several powerful storms that have throttled the Chesapeake, the effects they have had on the Bay, and the outlook for the future. http://sultanaprojects.org/downrigging/lecture.htm

Monday, November 25, 6:30 p.m.—Remembering Kennedy. Chesapeake City Branch Library, 2527 Augustine Herman Highway, Chesapeake City, Md. On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, this talk will recount the president’s visit to the upper Chesapeake Bay days before his assassination and invite participants to share their own memories of those emotion-filled days.

Monday, December 2, 1 p.m.—Monthly Book Discussion at the Chesapeake City Branch Library, 2527 Augustine Herman Highway, Chesapeake City, Md. This month’s discussion will feature THE HOUSE THAT WENT DOWN WITH THE SHIP, a mystery novel set in historic Chesapeake City.

Saturday, December 7—Holiday Book Signing at Greenway Farms Christmas Tree Shoppe, Woodbine, Md. www.greenwaytrees.net

Saturday, December 14—Candlelight Tour Book Signing. The Old Gray Mare. Bohemia Avenue, Chesapeake City, Md.