Author Events: Meet Matthew Bovee This Summer

Summer 2026 marks my return to in-person events. After several years focusing on investigation into the Lincoln TIF scandal, I’m excited to meet readers again. Here’s where you can find me.

Upcoming Appearances

June 2026

Nebraska Book Festival — Lincoln

  • Date: June 7, 2026
  • Event: Panel on investigative journalism
  • Time: 2:00 PM
  • Location: Lincoln Public Library Main Branch

The Bookworm — Lincoln

  • Date: June 8, 2026
  • Event: Book signing for “The Settlement Machine” and “The Aquifer War”
  • Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
  • Address: 1400 O Street

July 2026

Texas Book Festival — Austin

  • Date: July 12, 2026
  • Event: Reading and Q&A
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Austin Convention Center

Kerrville Book Club — Kerrville, TX

  • Date: July 15, 2026
  • Event: Private reading for scholarship supporters
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Location: Camp La Junta (by invitation)

August 2026

Nebraska State Fair — Grand Island

  • Date: August 28, 2026
  • Event: Book signing and meet-and-greet
  • Time: 12:00-3:00 PM
  • Location: Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall

Virtual Events

Online Q&A — Monthly

  • Dates: First Tuesday of each month
  • Time: 7:00 PM Central
  • Platform: Zoom (link via newsletter)

Book Reading Stream — Instagram

  • Dates: Last Friday of each month
  • Time: 8:00 PM Central
  • Platform: @matthewbovee (Instagram Live)

What to Expect

At In-Person Events

  • Personal signed copies
  • Q&A sessions
  • Photo opportunities
  • Discussion of current investigations

Virtual Events

  • Live readings from upcoming work
  • Q&A from attendees
  • Exclusive content previews

How to Prepare

Want to make the most of these events?

  1. Read the books — I’ll sign any of my works
  2. Prepare questions — I love talking craft
  3. Bring business cards — Networking encouraged
  4. Arrive early — Popular events fill quickly

Can’t Make It?

I understand scheduling conflicts. Here’s alternatives:

  • Signed book mail order — Available through website
  • Newsletter — Weekly updates include exclusive content
  • Virtual events — Most events have online options

Let’s Connect

Meeting readers is the best part of being an author. I look forward to seeing you at one of these events.

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