Meet Monica Goertzen Hertlein, author

In-person Saturday, August 8, noon to 4 p.m.: Meet the author and book signing at Coles bookstore – Lawson Heights Mall, Saskatoon.
In-person Wednesday, August 19, Shell Lake Library, Shell Lake, Saskatchewan (to be confirmed). Monica will read from her newest novel Hideaway as well as discuss her path to becoming a writer and published author.
Past events:
Online July 3: Monica along with Canadian authors Bruce W. Bishop and Vanessa Ricci-Thode discussed The Rise of “Cozy” Fiction.
Until July 18 only you can view a replay on YouTube or check the event listing.
Read more in Saskatchewan News.


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.
Until July 18 only you can view a replay on YouTube or check the event listing.
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 will be introduced by her mentor, Tanya Reimer, to read from her forthcoming sci-fi romance novel Hideaway.
In-person May 2 and 3: Meet Monica and fellow authors Janelle Filteau (The Egyptian Heir series) and Donovan Thiesson (Dead Faeries, Saskatchewan Screams) along with Spud Publishing at PopCon YXE. Book sales table or just 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.
