Why Visiting a Book Signing Matters More Than Ever

A message from the author of Stolen Voices: Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County

In a world where we scroll faster than we speak and information flashes past us in seconds, something powerful happens when people choose to show up in person. Book signings aren’t just events on a calendar; they’re moments of connection, community, and shared purpose. And for a book like Stolen Voices: Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County, those moments matter deeply.

🌿 Because This Story Deserves to Be Witnessed Together

Stolen Voices isn’t just a book. It’s a testimony. A record. A call to remember the women and families whose stories have been overlooked for far too long. When you attend a signing, you’re not just meeting an author, you’re standing with a movement. You’re helping ensure these stories are not forgotten or pushed aside.

“When you show up at a signing, you’re not just meeting an author—you’re standing with a story that deserves to be heard. Every visit becomes a small act of witness, carrying these stolen voices a little farther into the world.”

🤝 Because Your Presence Builds Community

Every person who walks into a signing brings something with them, whether it’s curiosity, compassion, lived experience, or a desire to learn. When we gather in a room, those energies combine into something bigger than any single conversation. You help create a space where healing, truth-telling, and solidarity can take root.

🗣️ Because Conversations Bring the Book to Life

A book signing gives you something the page alone can’t offer:

• The story behind the story
• The questions that shaped the research
• The emotional weight carried through each chapter
• The real-world impact these cases continue to have

You get to ask questions, share reflections, and hear the deeper layers that shaped the writing. These exchanges often become some of the most meaningful parts of the entire tour.

❤️ Because Advocacy Thrives on Human Connection

MMIW advocacy is built on relationships between families, communities, allies, and storytellers. When you show up, you’re not just supporting a book. You’re supporting the ongoing work to bring visibility, justice, and dignity to Indigenous women and girls whose stories have been silenced.

📚 Because You Leave With More Than a Signed Book

Visitors often walk away with:

• A personalized message in their copy
• A deeper understanding of the crisis in Big Horn County
• A sense of belonging to a community of advocates
• A renewed commitment to amplifying Indigenous voices
• And yes, sometimes a new t-shirt that sparks conversations long after the event

These items become more than merchandise. They become tools for awareness and catalysts for dialogue.

📅 Because Each Stop on the Tour Is a Chance to Connect

Whether I’m at a bookstore, a craft fair, a community center, or a festival, every event is intentionally chosen. Each location is an opportunity to reach new readers, meet families, and continue the work of honoring the women whose stories fill the pages of Stolen Voices.

Your visit, your time, and your presence help carry this mission forward.

I hope you’ll join me.

Check the tour calendar, find a stop near you, and come say hello. Bring your questions, your heart, your curiosity, or simply your desire to stand with a story that matters.

Every signature is a moment.
Every conversation is a bridge.

Click on the Tour Tab to view all my upcoming book signings! I hope to see you soon!