Locate a store or York Region event featuring Val Tobin or her books
Val Tobin will be appearing at various book fairs and events coming soon to York Region or surrounding areas
The Bookshelf Book Fair, Newmarket

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the Newmarket Farmers Market welcomes local authors. Val will be at the Newmarket Farmers Market with other local authors who are members of the Writers’ Community of York Region. For details, view the Writers’ Community Bookshelf page.
Past Events
Aurora Street Festival
On Sunday, June 4, 2023, Val will be at the Aurora Chamber Street Festival with other local authors who are members of the Writers’ Community of York Region. For details, view the Aurora Chamber Street Festival page.
Newmarket Public Library

Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., the Newmarket Public Library welcomes local authors who will read from their works and have copies of their books available for purchase. Val will read from her latest published novel, The High Priestess: Persephone’s Return. Come join the fun and buy some entertaining reads for yourself or as a gift for someone else. For details, visit the Newmarket Public Library’s Local Authors page.
The Link Spring Market
Val will be at the Link in Georgina on Sunday, March 26, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come join her and other local authors to enjoy a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. For more information, visit the Link Spring Market page.
Newmarket Christmas Market

Join Val at the Newmarket Main St. Farmers’ Christmas Market on Saturday, November 26, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Held at the Newmarket Community Centre, it’ll host a variety of vendors. Get started (or finish) your Christmas shopping. Books make great gifts. For more information, visit the Newmarket Main St. Farmers’ Market page.
Richmond Hill Public Library Celebrates Indie Author Day
Val will be at the Richmond Hill Public Library on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 12:55 PM to 2:25 PM. Come join her and other local authors to celebrate Indie Author Day. For more information, visit the Richmond Hill Public Library page.
Bookapalooza
Val and other members of the WCYR will be attending Bookapalooza in Minden on September 24, 2022. An event for readers and writers of all ages and all genres, the day promises to be a fun one. For more details, visit the Bookapalooza page.
Elmvale Sci-Fi Fantasy Street Party in Elmvale, Ontario

Join Val and other members of the WCYR author community on Saturday, June 27, 2022, for a fun street party. For more information, check the Elmvale Sci-Fi Festival page.
Val will have copies of all her books available for purchase. This is your opportunity to get a signed copy.
Speaking Engagements
Val is available for speaking engagements. In 2018 she spoke at Probus in Newmarket and at the Optimists’ Club in Newmarket. Contact Val by email for more information and scheduling.
Val’s Books are available on bookshelves at the following stores and libraries
Bancroft, Ontario
Ashlie’s Books in downtown Bancroft, Ontario
Newmarket, Ontario

Newmarket Public Library in downtown Newmarket, Ontario, carries Val’s books. You can find them in the Fiction section and the Science Fiction/Fantasy section of the library.
Sharon, Ontario

The Hedge Witch on Leslie Street in Sharon, Ontario carries a selection of Val’s books.
For a complete catalogue of Val’s books, check out the Books and Stories Catalogue page.