Starting in March, I’ll be hopping around Minnesota for the launch tour celebrating my debut novelThe Ice on the Lake (Blackstone, March 10, 2026). Click through the links below for tickets and event details. I’d love to see you and sign a copy of the book!
Events are included below, or you can find them on my events page.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10th Duluth, MN
Bookstore at Fitger’s Launch Event
This is the official launch party for The Ice on the Lake. Join Alex for this launch event in conversation with Minnesota Author Peter Geye.
Event Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM CT (6pm social, 6:30pm program, Book signing to follow)
Location: August Fitger’s Room (600 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802)
Host Bookstore: Bookstore at Fitger’s (218) 727-9077
Event Listing: Event listing + registration Free entry, books available for sale.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12th Excelsior, MN
Event: Excelsior Bay Books
Free public event as part of the book launch tour. Alex will be in conversation with former Excelsior Bay Books owner, Ann Woodbeck.
Event Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT
Location: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (301 County Rd 19, Excelsior, MN 55331)
Host Bookstore: Excelsior Bay Books (952..)
Event Listing: Event listing + RSVP
SUNDAY, MARCH 15th Northfield, MN
Event: Content Bookstore
This stop on the launch tour features a live conversation between Alex and Minnesota author Allen Eskens, exploring place, survival, and the emotional terrain behind The Ice on the Lake. Expect a thoughtful, story-driven discussion with audience Q&A.
Arrival Time: TK
Event Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CT
Location: Content Bookstore (314 Division St S, Suite 1, Northfield, MN 55057)
Host Bookstore: Content Bookstore (507) 301-4116
Event Listing: Event listing
MONDAY, MARCH 16th Columbia Heights, MN
Event: Columbia Heights Library
A free public event featuring Alex presenting and reading from The Ice on the Lake, followed by Q&A and book signing.
Event Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30/7:00 PM CT
Location: Columbia Heights Library (3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421)
Host Organization: Columbia Heights Public Library (763) 706-3690
SATURDAY, APRIL 25th Duluth, MN
Signing: Zenith Bookstore (Independent Bookstore Day Signing)
This is a casual meet-and-greet signing as part of Independent Bookstore Day. Alex will be signing copies and chatting with readers—no formal reading or program. Great low-pressure way to connect with folks celebrating indie bookstores.
Event Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT
Location: Zenith Bookstore (318 N Central Ave, Duluth, MN 55807)
Host Bookstore: Zenith Bookstore (218) 464-3117