Meet Monica Goertzen Hertlein, author in person or get to know her through interviews and podcasts.
Many vendors. Many books for sale!
In-person Saturday, November 14, at Regina Bookwyrm’s Book Fair at HMCS Queen from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I’ll have special gift packs especially for the November show!
Join me and 19 more vendors at Gather Local Market in Saskatoon, 414 Avenue B South, for their Christmas Market.
Our local authors table will have a broad selection of books and bookish goodies. I’ll even have special gift packs especially for the November show!
Market times are:
● Friday, November 27, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
● Saturday, November 28, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
● Sunday, November 29, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Media and Interviews
Interview by Suzy Vadori on her Show Don’t Tell Writing Podcast, October 13, 2026: Episode #124. The Long Road to Publishing Three Books in One Year
Article in SaskToday published March 6, 2026, on the release of A Valley Girl Dilemma.
Interview with the Night Beats crew August 4, 2026 on their Tuesday Author Interview.
Interview by Dennis Rimmer on his Talking Books And Stuff Podcast February 27, 2026: Episode 314 – Monica Goertzen Hertlein
Interview in the Moose Jaw Express July 9, 2025, about short story Cold, Dark Night.
Past events:
In-person Saturday, October 24, noon to 4 p.m.: Meet the author and book signing at Coles bookstore – Lawson Heights Mall, Saskatoon.
Thanks again to the lovely staff at Coles in Lawson Heights for their kind welcome!
In-person Sunday, October 4, noon to 4:00 p.m. Meet the author and book signing at Indigo bookstore – Centre at Circle and Eighth, 3322 8th Street E., Saskatoon.
BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: In-person Thursday, September 24, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Art Bar, 229 20th Street West, Saskatoon.
Hideaway is a romantic sci-fi western with a Canadian flavour about found family and belonging.
Monica read from her latest release. Attendees had a chance to meet the author and ask questions. There were even some answers. Thanks everyone who joined me to celebrate!
In-person Wednesday, August 19, Shell Lake Library, Shell Lake, Saskatchewan. Monica read from her newest novel Hideaway as well as discussed her path to becoming a writer and published author.
This event was sponsored by the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild. Thanks to their funders, Saskatchewan Lotteries in partnership with SaskCulture. Thanks also to Wapiti Regional Library.
In-person Saturday, August 8, noon to 4 p.m.: Meet the author and book signing at Coles bookstore – Lawson Heights Mall, Saskatoon.
Online June 21 to July 4: Monica along with 122 Canadian authors participated in the inaugural FictionFest; an online festival featuring a virtual author showcase along with 36 live online events including readings, panel discussions, author conversations, and genre-focused sessions. Read more in Saskatchewan News.
Online July 3: Monica along with Canadian authors Bruce W. Bishop and Vanessa Ricci-Thode discussed The Rise of “Cozy” Fiction.
Online June 29: Monica read from her debut novel Star-Crossed Alliance along with fellow Canadian mixed-genre authors Linda Mah, Andy Taylor, and Michael Nest.
In-person Sunday, June 28: Meet the author and book signing at Indigo bookstore – Centre at Circle and Eighth, 3322 8th Street E., Saskatoon.
In-person May 8, 2026: Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild Apprenticeship Readings.
Along with four other 2026 apprentices, Monica was introduced by her mentor, Tanya Reimer, to read from her forthcoming sci-fi romance novel Hideaway.
In-person May 2 and 3: Monica and fellow authors Janelle Filteau (The Egyptian Heir series) and Donovan Thiesson (Dead Faeries, Saskatchewan Screams) along with Spud Publishing attended PopCon YXE. Many visited our book sales table or stopped to say “hi.”
In-person April 27, 2026: Book launch and readings at d’Lish by Tish Cafe in Saskatoon. Meet the author, hear Monica read from her latest romantic fiction novel A Valley Girl Dilemma, ask questions and hopefully hear answers.
Party hard like totally for sure!
In-person December 6, 2025: Book launch at Pages of Passion Bookstore in Saskatoon for Monica’s debut sci-fi romance Star-Crossed Alliance.
