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• Meet the Author with Donna Del Oro

  • When
    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Please join us on Tuesday, November 11th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. PT as Donna Del Oro talks about her upcoming book in the Saving La Familia series, Saving the Kids, to be released in 2026.
  

  
  

  Donna Del Oro is a multiple award-winning author of 11 romantic-suspense novels. A former highschool and junior college English teacher, Donna turned to writing novels as her second passion in life. Since 2007, 13 of her novels have been published, two of them winning three awards, including Killer Nashville’s the Silver Falchion Award for Best Comedy-Suspense in 2022 and the Bronze Medal in 2023 by the International Latino Book Awards.

  
  

  Find out more at: DonnaDelOroBooks.com

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• Author Websites, Branding and Newsletters

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    Saturday, November 15, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Please join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. PT as Maddee James and Riley Mack explain the ins and outs of author websites, branding, and newsletters!

  
  

  While everyone has different opinions on what makes a great author site, there are some basics that are important. Maddee and Riley will go over those, including domain names, target audience, branding, design, platform, responsiveness (including mobile design), analytics, navigation and content, etc. They will also discuss newsletters, reader magnets and giveaways.

  
  

  

  
  

  Maddee James and her son Riley Mack are partners in xuni.com, a small, dynamic website development company which has created, designed, and maintained author websites since the late 90s (close to 30 years!). Though xuni.com clients span across all genres, they specialize in customized WordPress sites for mystery and thriller writers. They also support author branding through print and online ads, social media design, custom newsletters and other promotional materials. While they are in the business of creating functional beauty, they are best known for their individualized attention to clients and details, along with amazing responsiveness.

  
  

  Check out their work, client list, and much more at xuni.com.

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• Crime Time at Beers Books

  • When
    Sunday, November 16, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    712 R Street, Sacramento, CA

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  Crime Time at Beers Books

  Please join host Richard Meredith on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2:00 p.m. for our Crime Time hour with local crime readers and writers as we discuss what you're reading and writing. Share your trials, tribulations, and joys of the writing process. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or struggling through your first draft, it’s a great chance to network with fellow readers and writers and maybe get a few questions answered. Enjoy the company of others who can’t resist the lure of (fictional) crime!

  Beers Books, established in 1936, is a Sacramento institution. After our meeting, we’re sure you’ll enjoy browsing their shelves. We will also be continuing the conversation at one of the wonderful nearby eateries if you'd like to join us!

  Space is limited, so please register if you plan on attending.

  
  

  Beers Books

  712 R Street

  Sacramento, CA  95818

  BeersBooks.com

  
  

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• Fa La La Holiday Party 2025

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    Saturday, December 13, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Old Spaghetti Factory, 1625 Watt Ave., Sacramento, CA 95864

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  Capitol Crimes Face-to-Face Fa La La Holiday Party 2025

  Lunch, Book Exchange, and Merrymaking!

  
  

  Bring your whole self to our in-person holiday celebration!
  

  Show up with your best Festive Apparel: holiday sweater, t-shirt, head adornment or all of the aforementioned.

  Book exchange: please bring a new or gently used wrapped book for our traditional book exchange.

  There are three options for lunch. Cost is $35. Registration closes on Monday, December 8th and tickets are non-refundable.

  When you register, you'll choose from three pasta entree items (Sicilian meatball, mushroom, or chicken masala). The meal will include a salad (Balsamic dressing), Spumoni, and choice of soft drink or iced tea.

  Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

  Old Spaghetti Factory

  1625 Watt Ave.

  Sacramento, CA 95864

  *Please note this is the Watt Ave. location (not the Hazel location).

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