Sherri Kukla | Updates

Book Fair - Calexico Public Library

Sherri Kukla — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

We will be hosting an author table featuring books by S&S Publishing along with other authors in the evening (time to be posted later) in Calexico, California

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Book Talk - Borrego Springs Library - 4 p.m.

Sherri Kukla — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Join me for a book talk about Riders on the Storm, the historical true crime book that tells the story behind the The Doors' 1971 hit song of the same name.

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Book Signing

Sherri Kukla — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

You're invited to meet and greet author Sherri Kukla at After Hours Bookstore in the heart of downtown el Centro on May 2 from 12:00 noon to 2 p.m.

After-Hours Bookstore

623 W Main St.

El Centro, California 92243

(760) 912-9656

hello@afterhoursbookstore.com

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Pioneers' Book Club Presents Sherri Kukla, Author of Riders on the Storm

Sherri Kukla — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

RIDERS ON THE STORM

Get ready for a night of true crime and rock 'n' roll history!

Join the Pioneers' Book Club for a captivating evening with author Sherri Kukla as she dives into the chilling true story behind her book, "Riders on the Storm."

Did you know that The Doors' iconic hit was inspired by a cross-country killing spree that struck right here in the heart of the Imperial Valley? Seventy-five years ago, Billy Cook’s trail of terror changed American history, and now you can uncover the local roots of this haunting legacy.

Event Details:

* When: April 14th @ 6:30 PM

* Where: Pioneers Museum, 373 E. Aten Rd, Imperial, CA 92251

* Admission: FREE!

* Bonus: Dessert & refreshments will be supplied!

What to Expect:

* Imperial Valley Roots: Discover the local historical impact of Cook’s crimes.

* The Investigation: Chilling details pulled from original court documents and firsthand accounts.

* The Legacy: How a dark chapter of true crime became a pillar of rock history.

Don't miss this chance to uncover the haunting story behind the song and the local history that changed America. See you there!

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SIRENS TRUE CRIME PODCAST

Sherri Kukla — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The date is still not yet determined, but will be in early 2026. I'll be joining Raven Rollins, Journalist, Author, Victim Advocate and Podcast Host to discuss my new historical true crime novel, Riders on the Storm.

While you're waiting, join in to listen to The Siren Podcast https://thesirensnetworkok.wixsite.com/sirens

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San Diego Wine and Book Fest

Sherri Kukla — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I'll be hosting a book table, featuring RIDERS ON THE STORM as well as the faith-based Dry Brook mystery series for adults and MotoMysteries for middle grade readers. Come visit, get your books signed and pick up some bookmarks. PLUS if you drop my name in the bucket as the one who referred you, you just might help me win a prize!

12-4 p.m.

Trevi Hills Winery

13010 Muth Valley Road

Lakeside, CA 92040

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MotoMysteries Book 5 - The Lady in White - Launch Team

Sherri Kukla — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

THANK YOU MotoMysteries Launch Team! Each team member received an advance e-copy of Book 5 THE LADY IN WHITE, read it and posted a review on Amazon!

Amazon Reviews play a major role in the successful launch of a new book! Email to find out how you can join the launch team!

Bonnie Badders, Poway CA
Barbara Danell, Escondido CA
Michelle Bealo, Alpine CA
David Beaumont, Agua Dulce CA
Kera Berry, El Cajon CA
Gene Brown, Los Angeles CA
Jan Haugley, Vista CA
Lisa Kincaid, La Mesa CA
Julie Krogh, Vista CA
Craig McSorley, Woodbridge VA
Mike Moore, Sparks NV
David Pitt, El Cajon CA
Jean Pond, Palm Desert CA
Laura Rockwood, CA
Emmett Sliffe. age 13, Vista CA
Mary Smith, Ranchita CA
Ivy Sperling, age 12, Jamul CA
Samantha Suttle, Prescott Valley AZ
Jamie Tompkins, Lakeside AZ
James Veltri, San Marcos CA
Corky Weeks, Alpine CA
Randy Whittenberg, San Diego CA

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MotoMysteries Book 4 - Harbor Point Haunt - Launch Team

Sherri Kukla — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

We are so grateful to the members of the MotoMysteries Launch Team! They each received an advance e-copy of Book 4 Harbor Point Haunt, read it and posted a review on Amazon!

Amazon Reviews play a major role in the successful launch of a new book! We couldn’t have done it without them!

Michelle Bealo, Alpine CA
David Beaumont, Agua Dulce CA
Kera Berry, El Cajon CA
Sheryl Breidenstein, Santee CA
Jolene Crouse, Fallbrook CA
Jana Foley, Lawrence KS
Ed Frey, Charlotte NC
Jan Haugley, Vista CA
Sean Kilcoyne, Ramona CA
Lisa Kincaid, La Mesa CA
John King, Santee CA
Julie Krogh, Vista CA
Heather Majcherek, Corona CA
Craig McSorley, Woodbridge VA
Phil Noah, Kansas City KS
Jean Pond, Palm Desert CA
Laura Rockwood, CA
Mary Smith, Ranchita CA
Susan Stephens, Ocotillo Wells CA
Joan Taylor, La Mesa CA
Jamie Tompkins, Lakeside AZ

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MotoMysteries Book 3 - Phantom Ship in the Desert - Launch Team

Sherri Kukla — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

We are so grateful to the members of the MotoMysteries Launch Team! They each received an advance e-copy of Book 3 Phantom Ship in the Desert, read it and posted a review on Amazon!

Amazon Reviews play a major role in the successful launch of a new book! We couldn’t have done it without them!

David Beaumont, Agua Dulce CA
Kera Berry, El Cajon CA
Missy Blanton, Julian CA
Holly Canale, TN
Cambria Cremeans, age 14, Lakeside CA
Jolene Crouse, Fallbrook CA
Gary De Forest, La Mesa CA
Dylan Ewing, age 15, San Marcos CA
Jana Foley, Lawrence KS
Jan Haugley, Vista CA
Lisa Kincaid, La Mesa CA
Benny Kott, age 9, Bonsall CA
Sarah Kott, Bonsall CA
Rob & Kristi Jacobson, Menifee CA
Heather Majcherek, Corona CA
Craig McSorley, Woodbridge VA
Jean Pond, Palm Desert CA
Laura Rockwood, CA
Debbie Skoglund, Jamul CA
Amber Sliffe, Vista CA
Emmett Sliffe, age 11, Vista CA
Mary Smith, Ranchita CA
Nicole Smith, Far Hills NJ
Sherry Stanczak, Skiatook OK
Shauna Stark, San Diego CA
Susan Stephens, Ocotillo Wells CA
Myrna Swearengin, Eugene OR
Sherry Tavares, Coeur, d’Alene, ID
Wayne Walker, Salem IL
Chris Wiley, Alpine CA

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MotoMysteries Book 2 - Ghost Lights of Dry Brook - Launch Team

Sherri Kukla — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

We are so grateful to the charter members of the MotoMysteries Launch Team! They each received an advance copy of Book 2 Ghost Lights of Dry Brook, read it and left a review on Amazon!

Amazon Reviews play a major role in the successful launch of a new book! We couldn’t have done it without them!

Bonnie Badders, Poway CA
David Beaumont, Agua Dulce CA
Kera Berry, El Cajon CA
Missy Blanton, Thermal CA
Jolene Crouse, Fallbrook CA
Jana Foley, Lawrence KS
Eric Hartell, Lakeside CA
Gary Haugley, Vista CA
Jan Haugley, Vista CA
Jeri Hernandez, Overland Park KS
Kerry Kading, Phoenix AZ
Jerrod Kelley, Alexandria MN
Michelle Kelley, Alexandria MN
Lisa Kincaid, La Mesa CA
Julie Krogh
Jean Pond
Bill Quackenbush, San Diego CA
Dave Skoglund, Jamul CA
Debbie Skoglund, Jamul CA
Amber Sliffe, Vista CA
Emmett Sliffe, age 11, Vista CA
Cody Smith, Far Hills NJ
Mary Smith, Ranchita CA
Nicole Smith, Far Hills NJ
Sarah Spinks, El Cajon CA
Sherry Stanczak, Skiatook OK
Susan Stephens, Ocotillo Wells CA
Gary Stoneman, San Diego CA
Myrna Swearengin, Eugene OR

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The Skeleton and the Lantern - Launch Team

Sherri Kukla — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

We are so grateful to the charter members of the MotoMysteries Launch Team! They each received an advance copy of The Skeleton and the Lantern, read it and left a review on Amazon!

Amazon Reviews play a major role in the successful launch of a new book! We couldn’t have done it without them!

Bella Aguirre, age 12, Montebello CA
Kevin Aguirre, age 9, Montebello CA
Sean Aguirre, Montebello CA
Jamie Lee Beals, Ranchita CA
Kera Berry, El Cajon CA
Missy Blanton, Thermal CA
Sheryl Breidenstein, Santee CA
Britney Brown, Queen Creek AZ
Don Caddle, Alpine CA
Tina Carlson, Spring Valley CA
Tripp Ceniga, age 9, Redmond OR
Megan Coleman
Cambria Cremeans, age 13, Lakeside CA
Jolene Crouse, Fallbrook CA
Ethan Dadvar, age 13, Woodbridge VA
Gary DeForest, San Diego CA
Roy Etheridge, Escondido CA
Dylan Ewing, age 14, San Marcos CA
Jana Foley, Lawrence KS
Wayne Frampton
Emily Gonzalez
Kim Gonzalez
Evan Hailey, age 9, Dunnellon FL
Larry Hammers, Campo CA
Gary Haugley, Vista CA
Jan Haugley, Vista CA
Jeri Hernandez, Overland Park KS
Tracy Kerchner, Santee CA
Devi Ketelsen, age 8, Ranchita CA
Sean Kilcoyne, Ramona CA
Jesse Kiley, age 7, Campo CA
Shannon Kiley, Campo CA
Lisa Kincaid, La Mesa CA
Julie Krogh
Hannah Maldonado, age 13, Montebello CA
Samantha Maldonado, age 11, Montebello CA
Ruth Martin, El Cajon CA
Craig McSorley, Woodbridge VA
Judy Miller, Dunnellon FL
Phil Noah, Kansas City KS
Tim Norgren, Ocotillo Wells CA
Jean Pond
Marilyn Roosen
Mike Shatynski aka Admiral Mike, Oceanside CA
Cody Smith, Far Hills NJ
Nicole Smith, Far Hills NJ
P.J. Sexton, age 11, Borrego Springs CA
Rusty Sexton, Borrego Springs CA
Sherry Stanczak, Skiatook OK
Susan Stephens, Ocotillo Wells CA
Myrna Swearengin, Eugene OR
Sherry Tavares, Coeur, d’Alene, ID
Rory Townsley, Jamul CA
Mason Turvey, age 10, El Cajon CA
Sarah Turvey, El Cajon CA
Kathy Anne Walkenhorst, Borrego Springs CA
Terry Work, Bullhead City AZ

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Dream Your Dream

Sherri Kukla — Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Second grade. That’s when the dream started.

“Sherri wants to be a magazine editor when she grows up,” the teacher wrote in the comments section of the report card.

Nineteen years after the teacher wrote those words we launched what would grow into S&S Off Road Magazine. For thirty-seven years my name has appeared in the staff box every single month. Indeed, the editor is the grown-up version of that second grader who knew what she wanted to do someday.

Don’t ever give up on your dreams. No matter how many years it takes. What if you don’t have a dream? Well, start dreaming!

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

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