Past Events
Flint Hills Publishing is proud to have been a part of these author events!
Saturday, September 20, 2025 -- 2024 Kansas Book Festival
Hosted by Washburn University, Topeka, KS
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FHP was a vendor at the event; many of our authors' books were available for purchase + several of our FHP authors were in attendance.
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FHP authors, Craig Yorke, (Steep: A Black Neurosurgeon’s Journey), and novelist Ruth Maus (Lunacy and Acts of God), participated in a seminar that discussed honest conversation focused on writing about struggles and successes. --- Learn More > www.kansasbookfestival.com
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Flint Hills Publishing 10th Anniversary Celebration!
@ Redbud Park Noto, Topeka, KS
This free public event was enjoyed by many. The audience included several Flint Hills Publishing authors who also enticed and entertained the crowd with interviews, readings, singing, poetry & more.
Thank You! ...to all who attended and to all of those, including the great FHP staff, whose efforts made our anniversary celebration a huge success.
Saturdays, July 12 - August 2, 2025
Presented by the Kansas Authors Club, the Author Publishing Bootcamp
Flint Hills Publishing President Thea Rademacher and Steve Fredrickson, FHP Chief Financial Officer participated as featured presenters!
Fruitful publishing information for every type of author. For those who have struggled to ink a deal with a small press or one of the Big 5, including those who mustered enough courage and determination to try their hand at publishing their own book!
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Writing Heights Writers Association Online Conference, Fort Collins, Colorado.
FHP President Thea Rademacher debuted a new presentation at an online conference: Shine Your Light: Standing Your Ground in the Modern Publishing World.
FHP President Thea Rademacher gave two presentations at the Oklahoma Writers' Federation, Inc (OWFI) Writers Conference in Oklahoma City. Topics include: All the Legal-Smeagle Stuff Writers Need to Know, and A Publisher’s Advice to the Self-Publisher
Friday, May 1-3, 2025
Oklahoma Writer's Federation, Writers Conference
March 26, 2025
Book Launch Celebration
for Ruth Maus’ novel, Lunacy & Acts of God
@ Washburn University, Topeka, KS
With remarks by Topeka Mayor, Michael Padilla
March 26, 2025
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Book Launch Celebration
for Bill Sampson's latest novel, Fariah
@ Arterra Event Gallery, Lawrence, KS
Learn More About & Purchase, Fariah | Visit Bill's Website
March 19, 2025
A ZOOM meeting book launch Celebration featuring FHP & author Patrick Kelly, as he discussed his new book:
K-State's Wrestling Legacy - Stories, Stats, & Personalities that Shape the Sport in Kansas & Beyond
Saturday & Sunday, March 15-16, 2025
2025 Tuscon Festival of Books
Author, Sandi Richmond, author of Milepost 75, appeared at the 2025 Tuscon Festival of Books, along with Flint Hills Publishing. This festival is one of the most prestigious in the United States.
February 22, 2025
In recognition of Elizabeth Farnsworth's incredible contributions to the Bay Area literary scene, she was honored at a dinner sponsored by the Berkeley Public Library Foundation at the Central Branch of the Berkeley Public Library, Berkeley, California.
Flint Hills Publishing was in attendance.
January 19, 2025
Drinking With Authors Podcast - Episode 424 - featuring an interview with Flint Hills Publishing president, Thea Rademacher. This wide-ranging interview with hosts Valerie Willis and Mimi Francis includes Thea discussing the beginnings of Flint Hills Publishing, working with authors, and more related to authors and the intricacies of the writing / publishing processes.
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or, go to the podcasts Home page and scroll to Episode 424
December 11, 2024
Book Discussion and Signing
@ Middle Ground Books, Emporia, KS 66801
Dr. Walt Menninger and co-author Todd Fertig discussed Dr. Walt's memoir.
September 28, 2024 -- 2024 Kansas Book Festival
Hosted by Washburn University, Topeka, KS
FHP team members presenting: Elizabeth Farnsworth, Todd Fertig, Dr. Walt Menninger, and Thea Rademacher. This FREE event showcased an "amazing lineup of 50 authors, including NYTimes Bestsellers and winners of national book awards."
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Learn More > www.kansasbookfestival.com
Sept. 22, 2024 -- BOOK LAUNCH
Join Dr. Walter Menninger for a celebration of his book:
Like What You Do: The Memoirs of Dr. Walt Menninger
Sunflower Nonprofit Center, 5820 SW 6th, Topeka, Kansas - the former grounds of the Menninger Hospital
Writing Heights Writers Conference, "Beyond Craft"
July 19-20, 2024 -- FHP President Thea Rademacher gave a presentation at this "content and connection-rich" author's conference in beautiful Fort Collins, CO. Participants were able to attend both in person or virtually.
KPR Presents: Elizabeth Farnsworth, Last Light
May 30, 2024 -- KPR's Laura Lorson interviews Elizabeth Farnsworth about her newly released novel, Last Light, a story about a young reporter from Kansas and her experience serving as a translator at a POW hospital. Enjoy, as Elizabeth shares her writing process, inspiration, and influences that shaped the novel.
National Speech & Debate Association Alumni Webinar
May 8, 2023 -- Webinar Live-stream
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FHP President Thea Rademacher credits her high school (and college) competitive debate experience as a keystone part of her life (debaters will get it). Says Thea, "I am THRILLED to talk to a bunch of old debaters about the many "Paths To Publishing" and some legal stuff, too. Expect a lot of bad debate jokes and hopefully a lot of helpful information because I know my audience will be full of brilliant nerds...my favorite kind of folks!" This presentation was FREE to all.
Were you a high school debater and aren't yet a NSDA member? Join FOR FREE!
Seven Days in the Mists
Tuesday, April 16, 2023 ...a ZOOM Book Launch
This Live-Streamed event featured author Nancy Britt!
Royce Fitts Featured on KNOT WORK STORYINGTELLING with Marisa Goudy
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes discussion between FHP author Dr. Royce Fitts and "story teller, author, healer, coach, myth worker" Marisa Goudy as she and Royce discuss their journey working together on
The Geography of the Soul.
