# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ?✨ Local Author Event: Duane Michaels at Amethyst & Ink Books! ✨?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Mark your calendars, Lawton!
On Saturday, January 3rd from 11 AM – 2 PM, we are thrilled to welcome local author Duane Michaels to Amethyst & Ink Books for a special meet-and-greet and signing event.

Duane Michaels is the author of COP INK, a gripping and raw look into the world of law enforcement through the eyes of someone who lived it. Whether you love true crime, gritty realism, or powerful storytelling rooted in lived experience, this is an author you’ll want to meet.

About the author: 

Duane Michaels is a U.S. Army veteran and longtime Wichita, Kansas police officer who turned his real-life experiences into Cop-Ink, a collection of raw, heartfelt, and often humorous true stories from his years on the streets. His writing is known for its honesty, vivid detail, and ability to shed light on the human side of policing.

When he’s not writing, Duane pursues his acting career and has appeared in several films and TV shows.

✨ Event Details

? Saturday, January 3rd
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
? Amethyst & Ink Books, Lawton OK
? Featured Book: COP INK by Duane Michaels
? Meet the author, ask questions, grab a signed copy, and support local talent!

Swing by, say hello, and help us show this incredible Oklahoma author some love. Your support means everything — not just to the store, but to the storytellers in our community who make Lawton’s literary world richer and more vibrant. ?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawton/local-author-event-duane-michaels-at-amethyst-and-ink-books/200029347673415
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, entertainment, meet-and-greet, meetups, calendar, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lawton
- **state**: OK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1814 W Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK, United States, Oklahoma 73501
- **lat**: 34.60848
- **long**: -98.41566
- **full address**: 1814 W Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK, United States, Oklahoma 73501

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ?✨ Local Author Event: Duane Michaels at Amethyst & Ink Books! ✨? being held?
  - **A:** ?✨ Local Author Event: Duane Michaels at Amethyst & Ink Books! ✨? takes place on Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1814 W Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK, United States, Oklahoma 73501.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ?✨ Local Author Event: Duane Michaels at Amethyst & Ink Books! ✨??
  - **A:** ?✨ Local Author Event: Duane Michaels at Amethyst & Ink Books! ✨? is organized by Amethyst and Ink Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ?✨ Local Author Event: Duane Michaels at Amethyst & Ink Books! ✨? is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lawton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ?✨ Local Author Event: Duane Michaels at Amethyst & Ink Books! ✨? sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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