Category: Events

“Eyes on the Prize” reading in Oakland tonight (3/25/26)

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If you are in Oakland CA or the Bay Area, you might want to check out the “Eyes on the Prize” reading 5-7 pm tonight at the Oakland Liberation Center, 1499 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland.

The reading will feature SF Writers Grotto authors who were finalists for literary prizes but did not win. All of the readers are talented and entertaining, and I’m looking forward to a good time. For my segment, I will share a few pages of my irreverent sixties road novel, Lucky Ride, which was a finalist for the Maxy Award.

Hope to see you there!

Event poster for 'Eyes on the Prize' featuring Writers Grotto members reading from their nominated works, held on March 25 at Oakland Liberation Center.

Reading New Work at Literary Nights with Unsolicited Press

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I had a surprise opportunity Wednesday night when one of the scheduled authors for Literary Nights with Unsolicited Press had to cancel. Since I’ve been working on a new novel, I took a chance and shared an excerpt. I was honored to read with Unsolicited Press authors Andy Smart, Matt Daly and Rosalia Scalia, who was the MC. These three always have inspiring words to share.

Pic from Pints and Pages Small Press Holiday Book Market

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With notorious Unsolicited Press authors Kerry Donoghue, Paul Justison, Sommer Schafer, Patricia Q. Bidar, and LeeAnn Pickrell, at the Pints and Pages Small Press Holiday Book Market 2-6 pm Saturday 12/13 at Two Pitchers Brewery in Oakland. Thanks to the Bay Area Book Festival and everyone who stopped by to browse and visit!

A group of six authors and publishers from Unsolicited Press pose behind a table filled with books and promotional materials at the Pints and Pages Small Press Holiday Book Market, held at Two Pitchers Brewery in Oakland.

Bay area locals note: Two Pitchers Brewery gets rave reviews for food and (of course) beer.

Hope to See You at Pints and Pages Small Press Holiday Book Market 2-6 pm Saturday 12/13

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If you’re looking for seasonal cheer and maybe a book or two, check out the Pints and Pages Small Press Holiday Book Market 2-6 pm Saturday 12/13 at Two Pitchers Brewery, 2344 Webster St., Oakland CA 94612.

You will find me at the Unsolicited Press table with fellow UP authors Kerry Donoghue, LeeAnn Pickrell, Paul Justison, Sommer Schafer, and Patricia Bidar. We promise good deals and irreverent jokes.

Promotional poster for the Pints and Pages Small Press Holiday Book Market at Two Pitchers Brewery, featuring event details, festive graphics, and logos of participating organizations.

Hear Me Read on Zoom at 6pm PDT Friday 9/5/25!

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I’m thrilled to be reading in the Blue Light at the Gallery series hosted by the amazing poet Diane Frank!

In addition to a few poems from Why Trees Stay Outside, I plan to read a few new poems for the first time.

Joining me will be a stellar lineup of Sandra Anfang, William Greenwood, and David Oliveira.

The show starts on zoom at 6pm PDT (9pm EDT) Friday 9/5/25. RSVP by emailing Diane at bluelightpress@aol.com to get the link.

You can find more about Why Trees Stay Outside and my other work on my home page at https://www.terrytierney.com

A book cover titled 'Why Trees Stay Outside' by Terry Tierney with a green forest background, alongside a man with glasses and a butterfly perched on his hat, surrounded by plants.