Events

Join me at book launches, readings, signings, live storytelling, and other author events both in person and virtual!

Upcoming Events

March 13, 2026
Portland, OR

Invisible Violets Book Launch Party at BOLD Coffee & Books

Date: March 13, 2026
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Place: BOLD Coffee and Books
Address: 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR 97201

BOLD has coffee and food and drinks, so you might want to get there early to get beverages and treats, and they’ll also be served throughout the event

Conversation Partner: Domi Shoemaker of Corporeal Writing, Dangerous Writers, and other Portland writing communities
Musical Guest: Tracy McFarland

Celebrate Chrys Buckley’s award-winning debut, a fierce and lyrical exploration of albinism, disability, visibility, and the power of story. Chrys will be in conversation with Domi Shoemaker of Corporeal Writing, sharing reflections on the writing process, featured excerpt readings, and behind-the-scenes book moments. Experience the blend of humor, music, memory, and truth-telling that defines this mixtape of essays.

Event Description:
Launch Party for INVISIBLE VIOLETS: A Mixtape in Lyric Essays

The main event will be followed by book signing.

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March 21, 2026
Portland, OR

Prose City Book Release Party for Invisible Violets

If you live in the Portland area and can’t make the main launch, or you just can’t get enough of me and my book, I’ll be doing a second release party event, this one with the Prose City community.

Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 2-4 PM
Location: SE Portland – because this event is hosted at someone’s house, they are asking for people to RSVP before they share the address

Event Description:
Join the Prose City community to celebrate Chrys Buckley’s debut book, Invisible Violets: A Mixtape in Lyric Essays from Wandering Aengus Press. Chrys will be sharing some reading (followed by a Q&A) from her memoir in essays on disability, music, memory, the creative life, albinism, otherness, and finding your voice.

We will also have the pleasure of listening to readings by other local authors and poets.

Light snacks, coffee, and tea will be provided.

Learn more about Prose City and how to get involved with your grassroots literary community in Portland: https://prosecity.org

RSVP by March 13 as space is limited.

Partiful sign-up link

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