Show Details
Tickets $50 – $150
Date
Thursday, September 17
Times
VIP Cocktail Party (Limited Availability)
4:00pm – 5:30pm
General Admission:
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Location
SCA Theater
Conversation, laughter, and storytelling with bestselling authors Jen Hatmaker and Wade Rouse
Join us for a one-night-only evening with New York Times bestselling author and podcaster Jen Hatmaker, in conversation with USA Today bestselling author—and Saugatuck’s own—Wade Rouse.
In this intimate and engaging event, Hatmaker and Rouse dive into their latest books while pulling back the curtain on their creative lives—exploring the ideas, questions, and convictions that shape their writing and storytelling.
What began as a chance meeting at an author event quickly revealed a shared wavelength and deep mutual respect. That spark has grown into both a professional camaraderie and a genuine friendship—one that infuses this evening with humor, honesty, and heart.
Expect lively conversation filled with insight, laughter, reflection, and a look ahead at what’s next from these two compelling voices.
YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS our VIP ticket opportunity: Attend a private VIP cocktail party with Hatmaker and Rouse before the program! Enjoy sips and nibbles while connecting with the authors and other fans. Limited to 30 VIP ticketholders.
About Jen Hatmaker
Jen Hatmaker is a bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, speaker, and fierce advocate for women living in freedom and agency. With 15 books—including five New York Times bestsellers—along with her beloved For the Love podcast, Jen Hatmaker Book Club, and more, she reaches millions with her signature mix of humor, vulnerability, and wisdom. Her newest book, AWAKE: A Memoir, released September 23, 2025, and chronicles her raw, real-time journey through the shocking end of her 26-year marriage and surprising reinvention. She lives in a creaky old farmhouse, loves 90s country, and drinks Almond Joy creamer like it’s a personality trait. Find her at JenHatmaker.com.
About Wade Rouse
Wade Rouse is a USA TODAY and internationally bestselling author of 21 books, including memoirs, novels, and holiday novellas, with works translated into nearly 30 languages and adapted for film and TV. His writing has earned major recognition, including Today Show Must-Reads, Indie Next Picks, and Michigan Notable Book honors, along with features in prominent media outlets. His 2026 novel That’s What Friends Are For, inspired by The Golden Girls, marks his first book under his own name and has been widely anticipated and praised. Rouse also writes bestselling fiction under the pen name Viola Shipman, honoring his grandmother, whose life inspires his work. A former journalist, he teaches writing, hosts a weekly literary show, and splits his time between Michigan and Palm Springs.
Thank You to Our 2026 Performance Sponsors
Platinum
Deann & Tom Baumann
of Cruise & Travel Experts
Gold
Jim Hundrieser + Mike Wright
