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Upcoming appearances, book readings, and signings. Booking inquiries welcome — from bookstores, libraries, colleges, and literary festivals.

Upcoming

2026 Events

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Past

Previous Events

A record of past appearances and readings.

Apr 13 2026
Substack Live — "Fresno Keeps Receipts"
Substack · Online
A reading and discussion of the essay "Fresno Keeps Receipts" — on place, debt, and the specific weight of the California Valley.
Reading Online Essay
Apr 06 2026
"The Valley Always Collects" — Video Essay
Substack · Online
A 4-minute video meditation on building something in a place that doesn't care whether you succeed or disappear.
Video Online
Where to Find Me

Venues & Programs

Thomas is available to read at bookstores, libraries, galleries, colleges, and literary festivals across California and beyond.

Bookstores

Independent bookstores across Ventura County and greater Los Angeles — Vroman's, Book Soup, Chaucer's, and beyond.

Libraries

Public libraries in Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, and across Southern California. Community-focused and always free.

Colleges

Ventura College, Moorpark College, Cal Lutheran, and the broader Southern California academic literary community.

Festivals

LA Times Festival of Books, LALA Lit, San Francisco Writers Conference, and regional California literary festivals.

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