OFFICIAL BOOK
LAUNCH EVENT!

Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.

BARNES & NOBLE, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr. Fairfax, VA 22033

Jennifer van der Kleut, author of ‘THE BETTER MOTHER’ in Conversation with NYT Bestselling author Liz Lawson (‘THE LUCKY ONES,’ ‘MURDER BETWEEN FRIENDS,’ and ‘THE AGATHAS’ series!)

*Copies of both Jennifer and Liz’s books will be for sale at the event, while quantities last. Starting January 2nd, you can call the store to reserve copies in advance if you wish, at (703) 540-0688.

BOOK RELEASE CELEBRATION
at The Winery at Bull Run!

Friday, Feb. 13th, 6-10pm

15950 Route 29, Centreville, VA 20120

Open to everyone, all ages. Come hang out and celebrate the release of THE BETTER MOTHER. Anyone with a copy of the book will get a complimentary pour of champagne and a slice of book cake!

Our friends from NOVEL Fredericksburg bookstore will be on hand selling copies of the book and Jennifer will sign it for you and take photos.

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CANCELED (Reschedule TBD): Elaine’s Literary Salon: Live Podcast Recording

Enjoy delicious brunch and cocktails and listen/watch as Jennifer is interviewed by author Jeffrey James Higgins for an episode of “Elaine’s Literary Salon” on Inkandescent Radio. It will also be filmed for web streaming and YouTube. Jennifer will sell and sign copies of THE BETTER MOTHER.

Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, 12-3 PM

Elaine’s Restaurant, Old Town Alexandria, VA

The Creepy Book
Club Retreat

Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 19-21, 2026

THE SCOTT Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ

Featuring BA Paris, Sarak Pekkanen, Kaira Rouda, Ashley Winstead, Jason Rekulak, Lucinda Berry, and Heather Gudenkauf!

Jennifer is excited to be featured as one of 24 up-and-coming emerging thriller authors in the Author Expo at this amazing retreat for thriller and mystery lovers!

Spots are still open for this limited retreat – check it out now!

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Poisoned Pen Talk

Thriller Author Panel at The Poisoned Pen

Jennifer will join authors Courtney Psak (The Tutor) and Audrey Cole (FInal Descent, The Trip) for a panel moderated by the bookseller of this, one of the country’s most famed mystery/crime bookstores. The panel is open to the public and will also be streamed live on the store’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

Friday, Feb. 20th, 7 PM

4014 N. Goldwater Blvd. #101, Scottsdale, AZ

Book Release Event
at Fireside Books 

Jennifer will be back in her hometown – the Bay Area! Before the Left Coast Crime convention starts on Wednesday, she’ll be holding a book release event at Redwood City’s newest independent bookstore. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Sunday, Feb, 22, 2026, 4:30-6 PM

2421 Broadway St., Redwood City, CA

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Left Coast Crime

LEFT COAST CRIME
Convention

Jennifer will be an attending author for this fun convention for fans of mystery and crime fiction.

PANEL:  “Psychological Suspense & Thrillers”
12-12:45PM Thursday, Feb. 26 – Grand Ballroom B
* Followed by signing in 3rd Flr Garden Room

Wednesday, Feb. 25 – Sunday, March 1, 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco, CA

Book Release Event
With Copperfield’s Books

Sunday, March 1, 2026, 5-6:30 PM

140 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA

Jennifer will be celebrating the release of THE BETTER MOTHER with Copperfield’s Books, including a reading, a Q&A, and a book signing.

Registration is preferred, but not mandatory. FREE tickets are available from Eventbrite below. You also have the option of adding on a signed hardcover copy of the book (price includes sales tax).
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Curious Iguana official event

Book Release Event
With the Curious Iguana
Bookstore

Jennifer will be celebrating the release of THE BETTER MOTHER with the Curious Iguana Bookshop, in conversation with fellow author Kathleen Barber, who writes both thrillers and romance. Books by both authors will be available for purchase and signing.

Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 6:30-7:30 PM

Frederick Book Arts Center, 127 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD

Book Signing (Public)
& Author Reception (Ticketed)
at NOVEL Fredericksburg

Friday, March 13th @ 5PM & 7PM

NOVEL Fredericksburg Book & Plant Store, 212 WIlliam St., Fredericksburg, VA

Stop by this charming independent bookstore anytime between 5-6:30 PM for a book signing. OR, buy a ticket which includes a copy of the book and join us for a private reception with the author including refreshments from 7-9 PM! Tickets required, limited spots available.
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Chantilly Library

Mocktails With the Author!

Sunday, March 15th @ 2:30-4:30 PM

4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA

Jennifer will be hosted by the Chantilly Regional Library (Fairfax County). All ages are welcome to join her for tasty mocktails featured in her book and good conversation about anything and everything!

Books will be sold by our friends at Bard’s Alley bookstore. Jennifer will sign them and take photos.

Featured Author: Virginia Festival of the Book!

Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22 2026

Charlottesville, VA

Jennifer will be a featured author appearing on several panels alongside authors like Marisa Kashino, Alex Finlay, Lacey Dunham, Victor Suthammanont and more.   DETAILS TBA!
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MALICE DOMESTIC
Mystery Convention

Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26, 2026

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Bethesda, MD

Jennifer will be an attending author for this fun convention for fans of mystery and crime fiction. More details to come!

Gaithersburg Book Festival

Gaithersburg Book Festival: Featured Author & Book

Held annually on the third Saturday of May, this festival features tons of bookish vendor booths and panels with the featured authors. All genres and age ranges are represented, from children’s books all the way up to adult fiction and nonfiction.

More details to come!

Saturday, May 16th, 10 AM – 6 PM

Bohrer Park, Gaithersburg, MD