Events/Schedule
Contact-Doreen: phone- 484-575-6452 / e-mail-doreenb8@verizon.net
Doreen would be more than happy to appear for a book signing, to speak, read or host a workshop for your group, large or small. Book clubs, churches, schools, businesses… topics include but are not limited to: inspiration, bullying, grief, road rage, advocacy for crime victims or the elderly, homelessness and what you can do to help, mental health issues, how not to become a victim of any crime; care-taking for the elderly, non-profit fundraising, social media, writing, marketing, publishing, charity events and much more.
Events Schedule:
Now scheduling speaking, workshops, book clubs, and classes for 2022! Finally!
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May 18 & 19- ASJA Conference NYC– Journalist Panel with Debra Wallace
Facilitator Discovering Christ-Saint Joseph’s Aston Pa.: Join us for this exciting 7-week series where we gather to share a delicious dinner, listen to a dynamic teaching, and explore answers to some of the most important questions worth asking about God and finding the ultimate purpose of life. Also, take part in the life-changing Holy Spirit Day. February 6,13,20, 27 March 6, 13 and 20 6:30-9:00 pm FREE Program
St. Joseph’s Church – Donnelly Hall/Doors Open at 6:15 pm –
Dinner: 6:30-7:15 pm -Program: 7:15-9 pm For more information and registration: https://stjosephaston.org/discovering-christ
February 15, 2018- Main Line Rotary– Speak about Homelessness & Family Promise- Closed Event
February 20, 2018- Penn State Brandywine– Presentation on Networking and Elevator Pitches- WIE (Women In Engineering) 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Closed Event
Blogging Workshop Series-
5 weeks (3/8-4/12; no class 3/29) This workshop will guide you through the entire blogging process: to create, set up, attract readers, and brand and market your site. Learn actionable tips to make money, share your story, brand your business, find a community, or stay in touch with family as well as valuable tips to promote and increase blog traffic.
Instructor: Doreen McGettigan is an award-winning blogger, best-selling author, and a book/blog/marketing consultant. Tuition: $41
For more information and registration-
http://www.wscclasses.org/events/20-new-blogging-basics/
March 15, 2018- Delaware County Chamber of Commerce– Marketing Panel- 8:30-10:30 am For more information: http://www.delcochamber.org/
May 4, 5- BAM Conference Seattle Washington– more info soon…
May 10, 2018- Author Event Pyramid Club Phila– More info soon…
October 8th- Presenting on Elevator Pitches for Women In Engineering (WIE)
Pyramid Club/Philadelphia, Pa. 8am-5pm
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October 15th- ‘Get Published’ Blue Marble Bookstore-
Finishing a manuscript is a huge accomplishment – but what then? Author Doreen McGettigan will help you explore all the options for getting published that you face: traditional, independent, boutique, vanity, assisted self-publishing, and self –publishing. Together, the group will explore the pros and cons of each, and then discuss how to format your manuscript to present to agents and/or publishers.
Advanced registration is required through the ticket link above. The cost is $20.
Sept. 29-October 1 #ConnectLearnRetreat- Presented on Marketing Plans. Lake Harmony, Pa.
Lets Talk: Components of Marketing Your Business (Identifying the Crucial Components of your Business Marketing Plan)
Abstract:
The process for creating, communicating, selling and delivering your product, service, non-profit or event and managing customer relationships in ways the benefit require coordination, planning and implementation. Marketing is a constantly evolving process that should be included in your daily schedule. Take away tools that you can implement immediately!-Identifying your Target Audience/Customer-Marketing Budget-Public Relations -Mission Statement and Elevator Speeches
The Exton Library–Tuesday, 5/9/2017–7:00-8:30pm
The Kennett Public Library–Thursday, 5/11/2017–7:00-9:00pm
The Haverford Township Free Library–Monday, 5/15/2017–7:00-9:00pm
Register on each library’s event registration site!
The NJSCBWI- New Jersey Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators 2017 Conference
I will be presenting 2 workshops on Book Marketing.
https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1948765
PHILADELPHIA WRITERS CONFERENCE: June 9, 10 and 11-Teaching a 3-day workshop on Writing Memoir:
http://pwcwriters.org/about-us/
Past Events:
So you want to write a book and have no idea how the business of publishing works? Have you written a book and need to make a decision about publishing? Have you tried everything and haven’t received a publishing offer? The business of books has changed drastically over the last few years and it continues to evolve. In this workshop you will learn:
- The four publishing choices available and how they each operate
- Learn the pros and cons of each of the choices
- How to figure out which publishing path is best for you and your book
- How to write a professional and winning proposal, query and a log line
- How to find your agent
- What is a tribe, what is a platform and do you need them
- Join us for a productive workshop and a little fun
For more information and registration (hurry space is limited) 
March 4, 2017- American Association of University Women (Doylestown) 12:00-2:30 Private Speaking Event (more info coming)
Resisting Happiness Seminar: Monday evenings, starting Mon. 2/27/17 – 4/3/17, 7-8:30pm/Where: Our Lady of Charity Rectory Meeting Room (enter rear, ground floor door)Who: Everyone is welcome. Sessions are very casual & relaxed. RSVP/info: To register, contact Gina Mesko at 610-872-0876 or gagm2002@comcast.net/ Seats will go fast so reserve now.
GET PUBLISHED Workshop – March 15th at 6:00pm at Doylestown Bookshop- (FREE)
Lets Talk: Components of Marketing Your Business (Identifying the Crucial Components of your Business Marketing Plan)
Abstract:
The process for creating, communicating, selling and delivering your product, service, non-profit or event and managing customer relationships in ways the benefit require coordination, planning and implementation. Marketing is a constantly evolving process that should be included in your daily schedule. Take away tools that you can implement immediately!-Identifying your Target Audience/Customer-Marketing Budget-Public Relations -Mission Statement and Elevator Speeches
Registration: http://www.delcochamber.org/events/SCORE-Workshop-Components-of-Marketing-Your-Business-55877/details
November 20, 2016- Big Blue Marble Book Store– I will be presenting a workshop on writing & publishing options cost is $20.00 Books will also be available. Registration is filling up so hurry:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1787395781476370/
January 11, 2017- Wednesday, January 11, 2017 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Delaware County Chamber of Commerce /1001 Baltimore Pike Ste. 9LL /Springfield, PA 19064 Behind the Olive Garden on Baltimore Pike in Springfield. Lower Level suite with Mercy Cardiology:
October 9, 2016- Philadelphia Book Club– Private Event- 1:00p.m.
October 18, 2016- St. Pius X Catholic Church Over 50 Club- 1:00 p.m.- Book signing and discussion
October 19, 2016- I will be speaking at the Press Club Lunch with Donna Cavanaugh, Cindy Falteich and Kym Grosso at De Fabios in Media Pa. 11:30-1:30. We will be signing books after the lunch. More info coming, Public is invited.
October 22, 2016- Our Lady of Charity Upland Road Brookhaven Pa 19015 – Food Truck Festival and Craft Fair- Open to the Public- Books will be available- To Benefit Family Promise of Delco [Homeless Assistance]
November 5, 2016- Exeter Community Library– Reading & Craft Fair-4569 Prestwick Drive-Reading Pa
Doylestown Book Club- September 8, 2016- 7p.m.
September 13, 2016- Central Friends School- Wynnewood, Pa -2:30 p.m. Private Event- Speaking w/ students
September 21, 2016- Press Club Event– 11:30 a.m. DiFabio’s Media, Pa. For more info: http://www.thepressclubpa.org
June 25- / Dtown Small Press Expo
I really look forward to seeing you!
February 26– Middletown Free Library/Local Author Spotlight & Reception/ 21 N. Pennell Road, Media PA 19063/ Registration info: http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51326/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=5399
March 4- Main Point Books/ The Stranger In My Recliner/ Book Signing and Reading/1041 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr Pa 19010 7:00pm-9:00pm
March 5– Barnes & Noble Book Reading and Signing/The Stranger In My Recliner/300 Neshaminy Mall/Bensalem, Pa 19020/ 2:00pm-4:00pm
April 11- Ridley Township Library/ The Stranger In My Recliner/ Discussion on writing a book/novel/100 MacDade Boulevard, Folsom, PA 19033 /(610) 583-0593/ 6:00p.m. Registration Required: http://www.ridleylibrary.org/ 6:00p.m Registration Required.
April 14, 15 & 16 – I will be speaking at the BAM Conference
Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
221 N Rampart Road
Las Vegas, NV 89145
MEMORIES
Barnes & Noble Neshaminy Mall Book Signing Event
Author Panel Big Blue Marble Book Store
Speaking Event Saint Pius X
Author Panel/Delco Press Club L/R Cindy Falteich, Kym Grosso, Donna Cavanaugh and Doreen in the back!
Speaking/Middletown Library
Doylestown Book Club
Main Point Book Store/ Book Signing Event w/ Pat Nogar
Doreen w/ Sandra Fein
Doreen w/Ruth Weisberg
Reception for The Stranger In My Recliner given by the lovely Michelle Leonard
Speaking/Middletown Library
Press Club Professional Development Workshop Series
Press Club Professional Development Workshop Series
The State of the Media Press Club Professional Development Workshop Series w/Susan Barnett, Jim Donovan and Debra Wallace
As years pass without more convictions and politics continuing to work against them, David’s family remains heartbroken, still struggling but devoted to finding justice. Join David’s sister Doreen McGettigan in Bristol boyz Stomp as she takes you on a journey, navigating through the justice system, learning to deal with media, and facing the grieving process.
Thank you Cheryl. I am so sorry about your aunt, I hope you have tons of good memories…
Doreen,
Thank you for sharing your story. My aunt was brutally murdered in the Bristol area in the mid-60’s. Fortunately, the person responsible was captured and is still in prison. My family still mourns Aunt Lucy. I lived in the Edgely section of Bristol Township when your brother, David was murdered and still remember the details. My ex-husband’s grandmother lived on Wilson Avenue and we were very concerned abnout her safety. Having three sons of my own, 19, 17 and 8, I constantly worry about their safety. God Bless You and Your Family.
Regards,
Cheryl Gublo
I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was good. I do not know who you are but definitely you’re going to a famous blogger if you aren’t already 😉 Cheers!
I was born here too, although I traveled a bit and lived in New England quite a few years before moving back here.
I would love to make a stop in Jacksonville that is where I was born. I will let you know if it happens.
Will you be stopping in Jacksonville, Fla., or thereabouts?
Thanks for the great read, i will be back for sure!
Haven’t had time to read everything yet, but so far i am loving it