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Hitting the Road for Stories, Smiles, and South Texas Sunshine: Join Us on the 2025 Reading Road Trip!

Book Tour
May 31, 2025•2 min read

If you’ve ever wanted to meet your favorite indie authors in person, sip on sweet tea while flipping through new reads, or just soak up some small-town charm with fellow book lovers—this is your sign to mark your calendar.

I’m beyond excited to be part of the 2025 South Texas Reading Road Trip, and let me tell you… this is more than just a few book events. It’s a celebration of storytelling, community, and the magic that happens when readers and writers come together.

We’re packing up our books, our passion, and a whole lot of love—and bringing it straight to your backyard.

Here’s where you can catch us:

🗓 May 30th–31st
Mini Book Festival – Floresville, TX
1103 4th Street
📅 Fri. 9 AM – 5 PM | Sat. 9 AM – 2 PM

🗓 June 17th
Live Author Read & Meet + Greet – Charlotte, TX
8 Couser Blvd
⏰ Tuesday 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

🗓 June 18th
Universal City Library
100 Northview Dr, Universal City, TX
⏰ Wednesday 2 PM – 4 PM

🗓 June 22nd
Cibolo Grange Market – Cibolo, TX
413 N. Main St
⏰ Sunday 2 PM – 5 PM

🗓 July 2nd
Back at Universal City Library
⏰ Wednesday 2 PM – 4 PM

🗓 July 19th
NextGen Innovators Expo – Jourdanton, TX
1404 Zanderson Ave (at the American Legion)
⏰ Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM

🗓 July 27th
Final Stop at Cibolo Grange Market
⏰ Sunday 2 PM – 5 PM

Meet the Authors

You’ll get to connect with a powerful lineup of writers (including yours truly) who are sharing everything from heartfelt stories to empowering messages. Our featured authors include:

  • Becca Engle

  • Dayna Gonzales

  • Dr. J. Desiree

  • Jerah Alvarado

  • Kathy Radich

  • Maria Valdez Perez

  • Michelle Kolodziejczyk

  • Sierra Glenn

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, a new favorite book, or just a little face-to-face connection with folks who “get it,” these events are for you.

Let’s Make It Personal

One of the things I love most about events like this is getting to actually talk with readers—answer your questions, hear your thoughts, and give real hugs (if you're into that). It's not about selling books; it's about sharing stories and building something real.

So bring your friends, bring your momma, bring the whole neighborhood if you want—we’ll be waiting with open arms and open books.

To get all the details, visit:
👉 bio.site/readingroadtrip

Can’t wait to see you on the road!
– Dayna 💛

Dayna Gonzales grew up in central New York, where the cows outnumbered the people, and later moved to South Texas, where the trend continued. Inspired by her Native, Italian, Scottish, and Irish heritage, Dayna has always been driven by a deep sense of purpose and a love for storytelling. Her journey has been marked by resilience and a commitment to helping others. After enduring domestic violence and financial hardship, she found solace and support from her family, which allowed her to thrive as a single mother in late 2017. Her determination led her to become an active board member of a family crisis center, where she played a key role in fundraising for a full-service shelter. In 2019, Dayna made headlines as a living liver donor in a successful liver swap that saved two lives and forged lasting connections. Her heart and dedication to service are evident in all she does.

Dayna Gonzales

Dayna Gonzales grew up in central New York, where the cows outnumbered the people, and later moved to South Texas, where the trend continued. Inspired by her Native, Italian, Scottish, and Irish heritage, Dayna has always been driven by a deep sense of purpose and a love for storytelling. Her journey has been marked by resilience and a commitment to helping others. After enduring domestic violence and financial hardship, she found solace and support from her family, which allowed her to thrive as a single mother in late 2017. Her determination led her to become an active board member of a family crisis center, where she played a key role in fundraising for a full-service shelter. In 2019, Dayna made headlines as a living liver donor in a successful liver swap that saved two lives and forged lasting connections. Her heart and dedication to service are evident in all she does.

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