The Adventures of
Connor the Courageous Cutter
NEWS & EVENTS
Check back here frequently for updated information about book signings and appearances!
If you would like to schedule a free live book reading and signing with Scott and Rod, please email from the Contact page.
Upcoming Events
Makers Market Showcase, Crofton, MD
October 11, 2020
Come out to the Village Green in Crofton for the first annual Makers Market Showcase on October 10th. Author Scott McBride will be on hand to sign books at this event that will feature local artists and crafters! Enjoy a great day of shopping local! Thie event is hosted by Picture the Good Studio and Workshop.
Please note: this is an outdoor event and face masks are required. Social distancing will also be in place.
Correct Date: October 10th!
Now booking future events!
January 01, 2020
Are you interested in having Scott or Rod do a book reading and signing for your school or group? Send us an email with the details and we'll see if we can make that happen! We can do readings via Zoom and FaceTime since large in-person gatherings are currently a no-go.
Past
Events
Official book release date!
December 01, 2015
Book Signing at Barnes and Noble at MacArthur Center Mall, 1-3 pm
December 05, 2015
Come meet the authors and illustrator and purchase your autographed copy of the book at our first official book reading and signing!
300 Monticello Ave
Norfolk, VA 23510
Creekside Winter Bazaar, 9 am - 2 pm
December 12, 2015
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copy of the book at this fun family event!
1000 Bennett's Creek Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
Book Sigining at the Ashe County Public Library in West Jefferson, NC, 1 pm
December 19, 2015
Come out and meet author Rod Thompson for a book reading and signing at the Ashe County Public Library in West Jefferson. Books will be available for purchase.
148 Library Drive
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Book Signing at Fireflies on Bennett's Creek, 2-4 pm
December 19, 2015
Please join Scott McBride for a book reading and signing at Fireflies on Bennett's Creek. Meet the author and pick up some great Christmas gifts at this fun, new local store.
3300 Bridge Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
Read Across America
March 02, 2016
Author Scott McBride enjoyed reading to several classes at EW Chittum Elementary school in Chesapeake, VA as a part of the school's celebration of Read Across America.
Book Reading and Signing at Barnes and Noble at Tysons Corner, 3-5pm
March 12, 2016
Come meet the authors and illustrator and purchase your autographed copy of the book at our first book reading and signing in Northern Virginia!
7851 Tysons Corner Ctr. #L
McLean, VA 22102
Book Reading at Ebenezer UMC Community Easter Egg Hunt
March 26, 2016
Join the authors at this fun Easter Egg Hunt that is open to the community!
1589 Steeple Drive
Suffolk, VA 23433
Book Reading and Signing at Barnes and Noble at Cary Commons, 3-5pm
April 02, 2016
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copy of the book at this book reading and signing at the Barnes and Noble that Scott studied at when he was in grad school!
760 SE Maynard
Cary, NC 27511
Book Reading and Signing at Baby Talk Cafe, 10 am
April 09, 2016
Local authors Scott McBride and Rod Thompson will be on hand to read "The Adventures of Connor The Courageous Cutter: Saving Sarah" at Baby Talk Cafe. Baby Talk Cafe is a new kid-friendly cafe in Churchland providing a relaxing, comfortable experience for everyone. They serve coffee, pastries and snacks. Check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Babytalk1.cafe/timeline
5792 Churchland Road
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Spring Craft and Vendor Show, 10am - 3pm
April 16, 2016
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copy of the book at this fun family event!
1589 Steeple Drive
Suffolk, VA 23433
Local Authors' Reception, 12pm-3pm
April 23, 2016
Meet Scott McBride and Rod Thompson along with other local authors at the North Suffolk Library for their Local Authors' Reception. Refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase at this event.
2000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
Book Reading and Signing at Page After Page Bookstore, Elizabeth City, NC 10am-2pm
May 07, 2016
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copy of the book at our first book reading and signing in Elizabeth City!
111 South Water Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Book Reading and Signing at Barnes and Noble, Annapolis, MD, 5pm-7pm
May 12, 2016
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copy of the book at this book reading and signing at the Barnes and Noble in Annapolis. GO NAVY!
2516 Solomans Island Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Book Reading and Signing at Barnes and Noble at Chesterfield Towne Center, Richmond, VA, 2pm-4pm
May 14, 2016
Come and meet the authors and illustrator and purchase your autographed copy of the book at this book reading and signing at Brian Martin's hometown Barnes and Noble!
11500 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23235
Book Reading and Signing at Walls of Books, Washington DC
June 04, 2016
Join authors Scott McBride and Rod Thompson for a fun book reading and signing event- the first Connor the Cutter event to be held in Washington DC!
Walls of Books
3325 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC, 20010
Book reading and signing at the North Suffolk Library, Suffolk, VA
June 11, 2016
Join authors Scott and Rod for a fun morning at the library! The authors will do a reading of the book and the library will be providing a fun craft as well.
2000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
Book Signing at the Western Branch Farmers Market, 5pm-8pm
July 29, 2016
Meet the authors of Connor the Courageous Cutter at the new Friday night Farmers Market in Chesapeake! Books and shirts will be available along with local produce.
Western Branch Community Center
4437 Portsmouth Blvd
Chesapeake, Virginia
Book reading at Chick-fil-A Harbour View Kids Night, 6pm-8pm
September 13, 2016
Join Scott and Rod as they read the book at the first Chick-fil-A Kids Club event of the fall. All the activities during the event will focus on courage. Register online at www.chick-fil-akidsclub.com and select the Harbour View location.
Chick-fil-A Harbour View
6212 College Drive
Suffolk, VA 23435
Book Signing at the Western Branch Farmers Market, 4pm-7pm
September 23, 2016
Meet the authors of Connor the Courageous Cutter at the new Friday night Farmers Market in Chesapeake! Books and shirts will be available along with local produce.
Western Branch Community Center
4437 Portsmouth Blvd
Chesapeake, Virginia
Baltimore Book Festival, 11am-1pm
September 24, 2016
Come get your autographed copy of the book at the Baltimore Book Festival! The Baltimore Book Festival features hundreds of author appearances and book signings, 100+ exhibitors and booksellers, non-stop readings on multiple stages, cooking demos by celebrity chefs, poetry readings and workshops, panel discussions, walking tours, storytellers and hands-on projects for kids, street theater, live music, and a delicious variety of food, beer and wine.
Fall Craft and Vendor Show, 10am - 3pm
October 15, 2016
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copy of the book at this fun family event!
1589 Steeple Drive
Suffolk, VA 23433
Book signing at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints Fest, 11am -3pm
October 22, 2016
Meet the authors of Connor the Courageous Cutter at the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints Fest.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
Book reading and Signing at Engineering for Kids, 4:30pm-6pm
October 22, 2016
Scott and Rod will be reading the book at a special "Healthy Living 101" event at Engineering for Kids. The event runs from 2pm-6 pm and Scott and Rod will be there from 4:30-6.
Engineering for Kids
4300 Portsmouth Blvd, Suite 262
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Book signing at Touch a Truck, Chesapeake, 10am-2pm
October 29, 2016
Join authors Scott and Rod at the Chesapeake Touch-a-Truck event! Books and shirts will be available for purchase.
Sam's Club at Chesapeake Square
2444 Chesapeake Ring Road
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Official book release date- Caution at Calamity Canal!
November 11, 2016
Book Signing at Barnes and Noble at MacArthur Center Mall, 1-3 pm
November 11, 2016
Come meet the authors and illustrator and purchase your autographed copy of the book at the official launch of Book 2: Caution at Calamity Canal!
300 Monticello Ave
Norfolk, VA 23510
Book reading and signing at Slover Library, 10:30am-11:30 am
November 12, 2016
Join authors Scott and Rod for a fun morning at the library! The authors will do a reading of the brand new book, "The Adventures of Connor the Courageous Cutter: Caution at Calamity Canal" at this beautiful public library.
235 E. Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Book reading at Chick-fil-A Harbour View, 6pm-8pm
November 15, 2016
Join Scott and Rod as they return to Chick-fil-A Harbour View for a reading of the new book, "The Adventures of Connor the Courageous Cutter: Caution at Calamity Canal."
Chick-fil-A Harbour View
6212 College Drive
Suffolk, VA 23435
Book Reading and Signing at Page After Page Bookstore, Elizabeth City, NC 5pm - 8pm
December 02, 2016
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copy of the book at Page After Page in Elizabeth City!
111 South Water Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Book Signing at the Smithfield Evening Christmas Craft and Food Market
December 10, 2016
Smithfield's historic Main Street will turn into a magical, Christmas shopping experience! Over 100 vendors will be selling their handmade and local items. Meet the authors of Connor the Courageous Cutter and pick up your signed copies of both books at the Harbor Master Books booth, spot 138, near Encore Pilates.
115 Main St
Smithfield, Virginia 23430
Book reading and signing at Barnes and Noble at Tysons Corner, 2pm-4pm
December 17, 2016
Come meet the authors and illustrator and purchase your autographed copy of the book at our first book reading and signing for book two in Northern Virginia!
7851 Tysons Corner Ctr. #L
McLean, VA 22102
Big Idea Fair at North Suffolk Library, 10:15am - 11:00am
January 28, 2017
Come out to the North Suffolk Library Big Idea Fair and meet the authors of Connor the Courageous Cutter. Learn about the process of writing a book and the process of getting it published. The Big Idea Fair is the kickoff to North Suffolk Library's theme for the year, #bigidea.
2000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
Read Across America Day 2017
March 02, 2017
Author Scott McBride and Rod Thompson enjoyed a whirlwind day of reading to students all over the Hampton Roads area. Thank you to E.W. Chittum Elementary, Believers Day School, Great Bridge Intermediate and Nansemond Suffolk Academy for inviting us to your schools!
Book Reading and Signing at the Verona Community Center, Verona, VA, 5-6:30 pm
March 12, 2017
MEET THE AUTHORS OF THE BOOK SERIES: “CONNOR THE COURAGEOUS CUTTER”
Join us from 5 to 6:30 p.m.on Sunday, March 12th at the Verona Community Center, for a book-signing, readings, and testimonies by the authors of these faith inspiring children's books.
We'll have refreshments and lots of fun for children and their parents. Sponsored by Verona UMC & Aisle 7 Fellowship
465 Lee Hwy
Verona, VA
Book Reading and Signing at Barnes and Noble at Cary Commons, 2-4pm
March 25, 2017
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copy of Caution at Calamity Canal at this book reading and signing at the Barnes and Noble that Scott studied at when he was in grad school!
760 SE Maynard
Cary, NC 27511
Easter Egg Hunt and Book Reading at Bridge Church, 10 am
April 08, 2017
Rod and Scott will be performing their one-of-a-kind live reading of Connor the Courageous Cutter, before partaking in the 25,000 egg Easter Egg Hunt!!!
Community Easter Egg Hunt, 10 am - noon
April 15, 2017
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Crafts, Activities, A Special Story (reading of Caution at Calamity Canal) & EGGS!
Bring a Friend & Bring your Basket
1589 Steeple Drive
Suffolk, VA 23433
Suffolk Reading Council event
April 18, 2017
Scott and Rod had the honor of being the keynote speakers for the Suffolk Reading Council's Young Writers Reception.
Book Reading and Signing at Barnes and Noble, Wilmington, NC, 2-5 pm
April 29, 2017
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copy of the Connor the Cutter book series at this energetic and fun book reading and signing at the Barnes and Noble in Wilmington.
850 Inspiration Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
Book Reading and Signing at O'Doodle Doos Donuts, 8am-11am
May 13, 2017
The Courageous Crew from Serendipity Sound will team up with a local favorite, O'DoodleDoos Donuts, on Saturday, May 13, between 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. for donuts with Connor the Courageous Cutter! This will be a great way to kickstart Mother's Day weekend. We hope to see you there. Toot toot!
O'DoodleDoos Donuts
1610 Bridge Road
Suffolk, VA 23433
Got CUREage Must Dash for a Cure 5k, 4pm-8pm
May 13, 2017
Connor the Cutter is proud to support the Got Cureage Must Dash for a Cure 5k which benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
York High School
9300 George Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA 23692
Book Reading and Signing at the Annapolis Maritime Museum Family Day, 12pm-2pm
May 21, 2017
Come join Connor's crew at the Annapolis Maritime Museum Family Day Event: Birds, Boats and Root Beer Floats. Scott and Rod will read and sign copies of "The Adventures of Connor the Cutter: Caution at Calamity Canal" at this fun event.
This event is free for members of the Museum, $5 for guests. More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/events/1897537850504011/
723 Second Street
Annapolis, MD 21403
Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven, MI
July 31, 2017
We are thrilled to announce that Connor the Cutter will be at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven, MI. The Festival is the largest Coast Guard Festival in the country and it runs from July 28th-August 6th. Parades, fireworks, ship tours, carnival rides and more! Find the Connor the Cutter booth in Escanaba Park from July 31st-August 5th. Additional information about the event can be found at the link below.
Arnold Christian Academy Fall Bazaar, 11am - 3pm
October 21, 2017
Come meet co-author Scott McBride and purchase your autographed copy of the books at this fun family event!
365 Jones Station Road
Arnold, MD 21012
Fall Craft and Vendor Show at Ebenezer UMC, 10am - 3pm
November 04, 2017
Come meet author Rod Thompson and purchase your autographed copy of the books at this fun family event!
1589 Steeple Drive
Suffolk, VA 23433
Book Signing at Mission BBQ, Gambrills, MD, 5-7pm
November 09, 2017
The Courageous Crew from Serendipity Sound will team up with local favorite, Mission BBQ, on Thursday, November 9th for BBQ and a book signing with Connor the Courageous Cutter! This will be a great way to kickstart Veteran's Day weekend. We hope to see you there. Toot toot!
Mission BBQ
2503 Evergreen Road
Gambrills, MD 21054
Book Reading and Signing at Barnes and Noble, Annapolis, MD, 5pm-7pm
November 15, 2017
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copy of both books at this book reading and signing at the Barnes and Noble in Annapolis.
2516 Solomans Island Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Bowie Macaroni Kid Candy Cane Hunt and Holiday Vendor Event, 10am-1pm
December 02, 2017
* Candy Cane Hunt for the kids
* Free picture with Santa
* Holiday Vendors
* Gingerbread House Decorating Kits
& so much more!
2485 Davidsonville Road
Gambrills, MD 21054
Book Reading and Signing at Barnes and Noble, Tysons Corner Mall, 2-4 pm
December 16, 2017
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copy of the Connor the Cutter book series at this energetic and fun book reading and signing at the Barnes and Noble at Tysons Corner Mall.
7851 L. Tysons Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
Book Reading at Franklin's Toy Store, Severna Park, MD, 1 pm
May 20, 2018
Come to Franklin’s Toy Store to enjoy book readings by Scott McBride and other local authors!
Franklin's Toys
558 Ritchie HWY Ste A
Severna Park, MD 21146
Book Unboxing and Signing at Mission BBQ, Gambrills, MD, 7pm - 10pm
August 03, 2018
Come on out to Mission BBQ in Gambrills, MD on Friday, August 3rd, for our FIRST EVER public unboxing of the next book in the Connor the Cutter series, Mystery of the Baffling Blackout. Be the first members of the Courageous Crew to get your hands on this exciting new story. Books will be available for purchase and autographs. We hope to see you there! ⚓️⚓️⚓️
Mission BBQ
2503 Evergreen Road
Gambrills, MD 21054
Book Signing at Coast Guard Day Picnic at TISCOM, August 4th, 11am-4pm
August 04, 2018
Celebrate the birthday of the Coast Guard at this fun event! Activities include a Tropical Wave Slide, Moonbounce, Kids Field Day Activities, Dunk Tank, Rock Wall, Corn Hole Tournament, Softball Tournament, Static Displays and more! Free food and non-alcoholic beverages are included with ticket purchase. Please note that military IDs are required to attend event. Purchase tickets via the link below. Find the Courageous Crew in the CGX tent and be one of the first to get your copy of Book 3: Mystery of the Baffling Blackout!
7323 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA
Book Signing, O'DoodleDoos Donuts, Suffolk, VA, 9am-12pm
August 18, 2018
The Courageous Crew from Serendipity Sound will team up with a local favorite, O'DoodleDoos Donuts, on Saturday, August 18, between 9:00am -noon for donuts with Connor the Courageous Cutter! This will be the first opportunity to purchase book three in the series in the Hampton Roads area! We hope to see you there. Toot toot!
O'DoodleDoos Donuts
1610 Bridge Road
Suffolk, VA 23433
Book Signing at Duck's General Store, 6-8 pm
August 23, 2018
Authors Scott McBride and Rod Thompson will be signing books from their series, "The Adventures of Connor the Courageous Cutter" at Duck's General Store on August 23rd. The newest book in the series, "Mystery of the Baffling Blackout" will be officially released in October, but it will be available at this event!
Official release date for the third book in the series!
October 02, 2018
The Mystery of the Baffling Blackout is now available in a variety of locations! Order a copy today on the Courageous Gear page!
Book Signing at Nantucket Elementary School's Winter Wonderland, 6-8 pm
December 07, 2018
Meet one of the authors of Connor the Courageous Cutter at the Nantucket Winter Wonderland event. Free event for Nantucket PTA members, $5 for non-members.
Nantucket Elementary
2350 Nantucket Drive
Crofton, MD 21114
Book Reading and Signing at the Be With Me Playseum, 10 am
December 22, 2018
Happy Holidays Courageous Crew! Come on out to the Children’s Playseum at the Annapolis Mall on Saturday, December 22, at 10 a.m. to meet Connor the Cutter and Santa Claus. Join us for a very fun story time and book signing. We hope to see you there!
Book Reading and Signing at the Be With Me Playseum, 11 am
January 21, 2019
Celebrate MLK Day with a book reading and signing at the Be With Me Playseum! The Playseum is an amazing place for you and your kids to use your imaginations. Explore the Cityshops- they have everything from a pet shop to a bakery to a colonial room to a courthouse and jail and more! Admission to the Playseum is $9/person. Coast Guard members and federal employees that are furloughed can show their ID for free entry.
Author Fest at Page After Page Bookstore, Elizabeth City, NC 10am-2pm
February 09, 2019
Come meet co-author Rod Thompson at Author Fest. Enjoy an entertaining book reading by Rod and purchase your autographed copies of the Connor the Cutter series at this fun event.
111 South Water Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Book Reading and Signing at Barnes and Noble at Tysons Corner, 3-5pm
March 09, 2019
Come meet the authors and purchase your autographed copies of the Connor the Cutter book series at this energetic and fun book reading and signing at the Barnes and Noble at Tysons Corner Mall.
7851 L. Tysons Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
Kent Island Day, Stevensville, MD
May 18, 2019
Co-author Scott McBride will be bringing Connor the Cutter to the Kent Island Day Festival. Books and t-shirts will be available at this event, along with all kinds of fun for the whole family. Find us in Author's Corner, in front of the bank. More information on the event can be found at the link below.
Downtown Stevensville, MD
Book Reading and Signing at Barnes and Noble at MacArthur Center, 1pm-3pm
June 29, 2019
Connor the Cutter returns to Norfolk on Saturday, June 29th from 1-3 p.m. at Barnes and Noble TCC. Be sure to mark your calendars. We hope to see you there!
300 Monticello Ave.
Norflok, VA 23510
Maritime Mondays at the Mariner's Museum, Newport News, VA, 10:30-11 am
August 12, 2019
Fun for both children and parents! Join the Maritime Museum every Monday morning for engaging activities with your children as they learn how we are all connected to the world’s waters with story time and a craft. This program is designed for children from 18 months to 8 years.
On August 12th, enjoy a book reading by the authors of Connor the Cutter!
Book Signing at the Festival on the Green, Crofton, MD 10 am- 4 pm.
September 28, 2019
Meet Scott McBride and get your autographed copies of the entire Connor the Cutter series at the Festival on the Green. A limited amount of Connor the Cutter t-shirts will also be available at this family-friendly event.
The Festival on the Green features over 100 local vendors, delicious food and fun for the whole family!
This event is on the grounds of the Crofton Country Club, 1691 Crofton Parkway.