Award-winning author Scarlet Ibis James is set to embark on a month-long Scarlet Book Tour, beginning on October 11, to promote her acclaimed works, *Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire* and *Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind*. The tour, announced on October 8 by Outright Concepts Ltd communications strategist Alette Liz Williams, highlights James’ growing international readership and her unique ability to explore themes of love, family legacy, and Caribbean identity through her tender and layered storytelling.
To celebrate her return to her roots, James will unveil a limited-edition print of *Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind*, featuring exclusive artwork by Nick Low and locally produced by Print on Demand Ltd. This special edition will be available exclusively at tour events.
The tour kicks off on October 11 with a premium sip-and-read experience at Scribbles and Quills Bookstore in Chaguanas, curated by literary expert Kevin George. On October 12, James will participate in the second edition of *Chapters and Chats*, hosted by Arlene Holman of the *Sunbeam Chats* podcast, at The Normandie Hotel’s Bird and Palm in St Ann’s. This event, a collaboration with LiveStyle Books, promises a relaxed afternoon of reading, reflection, and conversation in a cozy, book café-inspired setting.
The tour will extend to Tobago on October 15, with her books available at Heritage Haven Boutique and Shore Things Café and Craft. The journey will culminate on October 25 with an intimate author conversation at Paper Based Bookshop in Port of Spain, where James will be joined by author and publishing professional Marsha Gomes-McKie.
Each stop on the tour is designed to foster meaningful connections between James and her readers, offering more than just book signings. As the release notes, the events aim to create a genuine exchange, reminding attendees of the enduring power of storytelling in preserving culture and community.
For more details, visit www.scarletibisjames.com or follow @scarlet.ibis.james for updates.