News & Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Outside Adventure Writing Workshop at Mountain Chalet

Saturday, April 8th, 2023 – 9 am to 12 noon

Join me and fellow author Stewart M. Green at Mountain Chalet in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado for a three-hour workshop on turning your outside adventure into a short story or long-form manuscript.

Limited to twelve people and just $20 for the workshop, payable in advance on the Mountain Chalet website.

PAST EVENTS

Best Lake Hikes Colorado: Presentation and Book Signing at REI

Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 – 1 pm to 4 pm

Join me and coauthor Stewart M. Green at the REI in Colorado Springs, Colorado for a presentation and book signing of our latest publication, Best Lake Hikes Colorado.

REI will have books on hand for purchase, or bring your own copies for signing.

Best Lake Hikes Colorado: Book Signing at Covered Treasures Bookstore

Saturday, December 10th, 2022 – 1 pm to 3 pm

Join me and coauthor Stewart M. Green at the Covered Treasures Bookstore in Monument, Colorado for a book signing of our latest publication, Best Lake Hikes Colorado.

Covered Treasures will have books on hand for purchase.

Hiking Waterfalls Colorado: Book Signing at Covered Treasures Bookstore

Thursday, August 18th, 2022 – 5 pm to 8 pm

Join me and coauthor Stewart M. Green at the Covered Treasures Bookstore in Monument, Colorado for a book signing of our latest publication, Hiking Waterfalls Colorado, 2nd edition.

AAUW Authors Day Breakfast and Silent Auction

Saturday, October 26, 2019 – 8:30 AM-12:00 PM followed by Q&A and book signing

Join me at the Colorado Springs Shrine Club for breakfast, a silent auction, and a chance to hear from three notable Colorado authors.

The keynote speaker for this event will be New York Times bestselling author Eleanor Brown (The Weird Sisters, The Light of Paris) followed by Elizabeth L. Fox (We Are Going To Be Lucky: A World War II Love Story in Letters) and finally, yours truly (Touring Colorado Hot Springs 2nd and 3rd, Hiking Waterfalls in Colorado, Climbing Colorado’s Mountains) talking about my experiences researching and writing guidebooks.

Hosted by the Colorado Springs branch of the American Association of University Women, tickets to the event are $40* in advance and may be purchased online at Eventbrite, or by check made out to AAUW and mailed to Jean Little, 12602 Handles Peak Way, Peyton, CO 81831.

*Proceeds fund scholarships for Colorado women in their junior or senior year at UCCS (University of Colorado, Colorado Springs) or PPCC (Pikes Peak Community College). Applications are evaluated based on academic excellence, financial need, personal
statement, and letters of recommendation.

Hiking and Climbing Colorado’s Mountains: Presentation & Book Signing

Sunday, September 8, 2019 – 3:00 PM-4:00 PM followed by a book signing

Join me at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center Colorado Springs for an introduction to hiking and climbing some of my favorite Colorado peaks. Bring your books for signing, or buy a new copy of Climbing Colorado’s Mountains at the Gift Shop!

$5 in Advance – All proceeds benefit Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Pikes Peak Library District Go Outside Speaker Series: Presentation & Book Signing

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 – 7 pm

Join me at the Rockrimmon Library for a presentation of Hiking Waterfalls in Colorado. I’ll have books on hand for sale and signing, or bring your own!

More info on this program: https://ppld.librarymarket.com/hiking-colorado-waterfalls

IT’S FREE!

Pikes Peak Library District Go Outside Speaker Series: Presentation & Book Signing

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 – 7 pm

Join me at the Old Colorado City Library for a presentation of Touring Colorado Hot Springs. I’ll have books on hand for sale and signing, or bring your own!

More info on this program: https://ppld.librarymarket.com/susan-joy-paul-colorado-hot-springs

IT’S FREE!

Pikes Peak Library District Go Outside Speaker Series: Presentation & Book Signing

Tuesday, June 4, 2019 – 10 am

Join me at Library 21c for a presentation of Climbing Colorado’s Mountains. I’ll have books on hand for sale and signing, or bring your own!

Register here: https://ppld.librarymarket.com/climbing-colorados-mountains-author-susan-joy-paul

IT’S FREE!

Hiking and Climbing Colorado’s Mountains: Presentation & Book Signing

Sunday, May 19, 2019 – 3:00 PM-4:00 PM with a book signing from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Join me at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center Colorado Springs for an introduction to hiking and climbing some of my favorite Colorado peaks. Bring your books for signing, or buy a new copy of Climbing Colorado’s Mountains at the Gift Shop!

$5 in Advance – All proceeds benefit Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Pikes Peak Library District 13th Annual Mountain of Authors

Saturday, April 27, 2019 – 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

Stop by Library 21c for Mountain of Authors (MOA), an annual community program where the public and local authors network, listen to guest keynote and panel authors and learn about the craft of writing and trends in publishing. I will have copies of my books Touring Colorado Hot Springs, Hiking Waterfalls in Colorado, and Climbing Colorado’s Mountains available for sale. Swing by and say “hello.”

FREE – Woohoo!

Hiking Waterfalls in Colorado: Presentation & Book Signing

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 – 6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Join me in The Barrel Room at Ivywild for a presentation on my favorite Colorado waterfall hikes. I’ll have my book Hiking Waterfalls in Colorado on hand for sale and signing, or bring your own copy! Presented in association with the Colorado Mountain Club.

FREE

Colorado Waterfall & Hot Springs Hikes: Presentation & Book Signing

Sunday, November 18, 2018 – 3:00 PM-4:00 PM with book signing from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Join me at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center Colorado Springs, Colorado for a presentation on my favorite Colorado hot springs and waterfall hikes. Bring your books for signing, or pick up a new copy of Touring Colorado Hot Springs or Hiking Waterfalls in Colorado at the Gift Shop!

$5 in Advance – All proceeds benefit Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Touring Colorado Hot Springs: Presentation & Book Signing

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 – 7:00 PM-8:00 PM

Join me at Bemis Public Library, Littleton, Colorado for a presentation on my favorite commercial and wild hot spots. I’ll have my latest book, Touring Colorado Hot Springs, 3rd, on hand for sale and signing, or bring your own copy!

Books and Beer at Outdoor Retailer

Tuesday, July 24, 2018 – 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Join me and other Falcon Guides authors at Outdoor Retailer for “Books and Beer.” A suggested $5 donation (for non-profits like American Hiking Society, Access Fund, Leave No Trace, and the American Trail Running Association) gets you a book and a beer!

See you at Falcon booth 51020-UL in the Colorado Convention Center, Denver.

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, July 23-26, 2018

OR Show badge or ticket required to attend the trade show.

Colorado Waterfall & Hot Springs Hikes: Presentation & Book Signing

Sunday, May 20, 2018 – 3:00 PM-4:00 PM with a book signing from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Join me at Garden of the Gods Visitor Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado for a presentation on my favorite Colorado hot springs and waterfall hikes. Bring your books for signing, or pick up a new one at the Gift Shop!

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center Colorado Springs

$5 in Advance – All proceeds benefit Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Pikes Peak Library District 12th Annual Mountain of Authors

Saturday, May 5, 2018 – 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Mountain of Authors (MOA) is a free annual community program that provides an opportunity for the public and local authors to network, listen to notable authors, as well as learn more about the craft of writing and trends in publishing. I will have copies of my books available for sale.

Mountain of Authors

FREE – Woo hoo!

Colorado Waterfall & Hot Springs Hikes: Presentation & Book Signing

Sunday, March 25, 2018 – 3:00 PM-4:30 PM

Join me at Garden of the Gods Visitor Center for a presentation on my favorite Colorado hot springs and waterfall hikes. If you have any of my books, bring them with you for signing!

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center Colorado Springs

$5 in Advance – All proceeds benefit Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Books and Beer at Outdoor Retailer

Friday, January 26, 2018 – 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Join me and other Falcon Guides authors at Outdoor Retailer for “Books and Beer.” A suggested $5 donation (for non-profits like Big City Mountaineers, American Hiking Society, Access Fund, Leave No Trace, and the American Trail Running Association) gets you a book and a beer! See you at Falcon booth 39061-UL (upper level, near the stairs and right next to Native Eyewear) in the Colorado Convention Center, Denver.

Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, January 25-28, 2018

OR Show badge or ticket required to attend the trade show, $5 suggested donation for a book and a beer

Colorado Waterfall & Hot Springs Hikes: Presentation

Sunday, October 22, 2017 – 3:00 PM-4:30 PM

Join me at Garden of the Gods Visitor Center for a presentation on my favorite Colorado hot springs and waterfall hikes.

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center Colorado Springs

$5 in Advance – All proceeds benefit Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Hot Springs, Peaks, & Waterfalls: Colorado Mountain Club, Pikes Peak Region

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 – 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Hot Springs, Peaks and Waterfalls: Colorado Towns that Have it All!

Mountain Chalet 226 N Tejon Street Colorado Springs CO 80903

FREE

Colorado Public Radio, Colorado Matters: Interview

Thursday, June 16, 2016 – 10:30 AM

Hiking Waterfalls in Colorado – Interview with Ryan Warner

Colorado Hot Springs, Waterfalls, and Mountains: Exploring Colorado Through The Screen Presentation

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 – 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Colorado Hot Springs, Waterfalls and Mountains – Presentation and Q&A

Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Road Colorado Springs CO 80906

Reservations Required – Call 719-520-6387

$2 per member, $3 per nonmember – All proceeds benefit Bear Creek Nature Center

Outdoor Retailer: Book Signing and Give-Away

Thursday, January 7, 2016 – 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Outdoor Retailer Winter Show 2016

Salt Palace Convention Center 100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Visit Falcon Guides Booth 33035 for a free copy of Climbing Colorado’s Mountains

Touring Colorado Hot Springs: Interview with Bernie’s Colorado Journeys

Thursday, November 13, 2015

Touring Colorado Hot Springs, 2nd. – Interview with Bernie J

Touring Colorado Hot Springs: Go Escape Magazine Interview

Winter, 2013

Touring Colorado Hot Springs, 2nd. – Interview with Larry Bleiberg