# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Launch for Michelle Hardesty - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join Magic City Books as we celebrate the publication of Michelle Hardesty's debut novel!About this EventOn Saturday, August 8 from 4:00 to 6:30pm, we will harness the power of the Lion's Gate for a special launch event with Michelle Hardesty for her novel, Honk If You've Been Married to Me.We will mingle, have tasty bites, and enjoy a conversation between Michelle and local romance author Lauren Smith.There is a limit of four tickets per transaction for each ticket type. Please provide the full name and email address of each ticket holder so that all event notifications and information can be sent to all attendees.About Honk If You've Been Married to MeHow do you find love that lasts when everything in your life has taught you that you’re a failure at picking the right man?It’s the one thing quick-witted, beautiful, fiercely capable Shelly Green just can’t seem to figure out. Sure, she’s conquered business, motherhood, addiction, and keeping her friends laughing. But lasting love still eludes her.When heartbreak sends her to a jungle medicine retreat, Shelly plunges into ancient spiritual ceremonies meant to crack her open, challenge old beliefs, and finally help her change the patterns keeping love out of reach.But back home, a forbidden entanglement with Dare—a magnetic, self-destructive ex-football player—tempts her to return to old ways, while Banner—a grounded, kind-hearted man—offers a different kind of love: steady, generous, and real.Between ecstatic dance nights, poolside confessions, family drama, and her own inner turmoil, Shelly finds herself facing the one question that will make or break her: What does it mean to choose the person who truly fits? And can she finally choose herself, too?Wry, heartfelt, and deeply honest, Honk If You've Been Married to Me is a novel about friendship, healing, self-discovery, and the messy, magical road to finding a love that finally fits.About the AuthorMichelle Hardesty is a business leader, philanthropist, and lifelong advocate for community wellness and expanded opportunity across the communities she supports. She serves as Executive Director and a lifetime board member of the Hardesty Family Foundation, where she guides initiatives in workforce development, mental health, addiction recovery, education, the arts, and social services.A graduate of New York University with a B.A. in Journalism, Michelle has also completed a 200-hour yoga teacher certification with additional trauma-informed training. She is deeply interested in research-driven approaches to mental health, including EMDR, mindfulness, and emerging psychedelic-assisted therapies such as ketamine- and psilocybin-supported treatment.Honk If You’ve Been Married to Me is her debut novel. Inspired by stories of recovery, plant medicine, transformation, and the human capacity to begin again, the book explores the universal search for voice, love, and self-love. While grounded in emotional truth and shaped by relationships that have influenced her life—including the steady presence of a father who helped form her strength and determination—the novel is a work of fiction, inviting readers to see pieces of their own journey reflected in its humor, heart, and hard-won wisdom.About the ModeratorUSA Today bestselling author Lauren Smith is an Oklahoma attorney by day, author by night who pens adventurous and edgy romance stories by the light of her smart phone flashlight app. She knew she was destined to be a romance writer when she attempted to re-write the entire Titanic movie just to save Jack from drowning. Connecting with readers by writing emotionally moving, realistic and sexy romances no matter what time period is her passion. She’s won multiple awards in several romance subgenres including: New England Reader’s Choice Awards, Greater Detroit BookSeller’s Best Awards, and a Semi-Finalist award for the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Award. She was a 2018 RITA ® Finalist in the Romance Writers of America Contest. To connect with Lauren, visit her at www.laurensmithbooks.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tulsa/book-launch-for-michelle-hardesty/100001990994191222 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, entertainment, contests, performances, sports, workshops, theatre, football, mental-health, yoga - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Historic Big 10 Ballroom - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 29.85, max: 36.69, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tulsa - **state**: OK - **country**: United States - **location**: Historic Big 10 Ballroom - **lat**: 36.1910342 - **long**: -95.9684705 - **full address**: Historic Big 10 Ballroom, 1624 East Apache Street, Tulsa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Launch for Michelle Hardesty - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/45fe68abbd0e11f7678acddbbbe268cc1d74be83dc051b4f592035b52fbf20d9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc42315b-gmir.jpg?v=1781075735 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Launch for Michelle Hardesty being held? - **A:** Book Launch for Michelle Hardesty takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Historic Big 10 Ballroom, 1624 East Apache Street, Tulsa, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Launch for Michelle Hardesty? - **A:** Book Launch for Michelle Hardesty is organized by Magic City Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Launch for Michelle Hardesty 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 Tulsa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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