Events

Join us in the Joslyn Castle Carriage House on May 22nd for an evening with local author, Mary Kay Leatherman!

Leatherman’s works span several genres. She is a writer of fiction, literary non-fiction, and non-fiction books, traditionally published and independently published works. Her three novels explore human relationships with reflection, humor, and hope and often refer to or take place in Omaha. Her novels Vanity Insanityand Cowboys to Camelot were recognized by Kirkus Reviews in the ten percent of positively reviewed books.

Fiction

Vanity Insanity (2014) Leatherman writes the fictional life story of Benjamin Howard Keller, a Nebraska native who learns about life and death as he interacts with friends, neighbors and clients.

Kirkus Review - For a story depicting such a seemingly ordinary life, Leatherman’s novel packs a punch. A realistic, captivating portrayal of a man’s life in full.

Cowboys to Camelot (2016) An Omaha, Nebraska, high school teacher uncovers danger on campus as she grapples with challenges in her personal life.

Kirkus Review - An often gripping work with an engaging protagonist. Leatherman’s prose is often excellent.

All the Lovely Lies (2025) What if your entire life had been a lie, and that was a good thing?

Esther Duvall is two weeks shy of turning ten in the summer of 1976 when her mother, Tara, vanishes without a trace.

Twenty-two years earlier, stunning, feisty Katherine heads to a vineyard instead of getting on a plane to go home after her first semester at Santa Clara.

The story unfolds across Esther and Katherine's lives, as their paths intertwine in ways they couldn't have imagine.

Esther is forced to confront her family hidden truths and answers to questions that have long haunted her, revealing the generational patterns of heartbreak and hope.