Events
Author Appearances
Join Lindsay Marie Morris at an upcoming event—or invite her to speak at yours.
In addition to author talks and book signings, Lindsay is available to present on topics related to historical fiction, personal narrative, and the craft of writing. She welcomes invitations from libraries, bookstores, literary festivals, writing groups, book clubs, nonprofits, and academic institutions. Whether leading a lecture, moderating a discussion, or participating in a panel, Lindsay brings thought-provoking insights, practical advice, and a deep passion for storytelling rooted in history.
Interested in hosting Lindsay at your next event? Please visit the Contact page to inquire about availability and speaking topics.
From Family Stories to Historical Fiction: a virtual event at 5 p.m. Central on Thursday, September 4, hosted by Omaha Public Library. Discover how to turn fragments of family history into rich, character-driven fiction. Drawing from her own work on Italian families during World War II, Lindsay shares how real-life stories can inspire powerful, historically grounded narratives.
Learn practical techniques for researching ancestry—from interviews to archival digging—and how to shape your findings into scenes that explore universal themes like identity, resilience, and transformation. Ideal for writers, genealogists, and anyone curious about blending fact and imagination. RSVP here.
Discover how to turn family stories into powerful fiction during From Family to Fiction: Unearthing Historical Narratives—a hybrid event with historical fiction author Lindsay Marie Morris, hosted by Virginia Beach Public Library on Sunday, September 7, at 2 p.m. Eastern.
Learn practical techniques for researching family history through interviews and archives, and explore how to connect those stories to larger historical events and universal themes, such as resilience, identity, and transformation. Whether you're writing a novel, memoir, or short story, you'll gain valuable tools to bring your heritage to life on the page. Attend in person at the library or participate remotely via Zoom from anywhere.
Meet Lindsay Marie Morris in person at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena. She'll share behind-the-scenes stories from Beneath the Sicilian Stars, including the real-life California events that inspired the historical novel. Bring your book or buy one in advance from the store (and support a local business). More info here.
Tune in for a special hybrid book club appearance at 10 a.m. Central on Wednesday, September 10, at Bob and Wanda Meyer Senior and Community Center, College Station, Texas, and online. During this live event, Lindsay will appear remotely to discuss The Last Letter from Sicily, its historical backdrop, and the real-life stories that inspired it. This club's meetings are hybrid (Meyer Center / Zoom). Registration is required; please notify the library if you plan to attend in person or via Zoom. RSVP here.
Join Lindsay for "Beneath the Sicilian Stars," an evening aperitivo and book chat at Convivio in San Diego at 6:30 p.m. on September 18. Enjoy small bites and vino before settling in for selected readings from Lindsay's novels, a Q&A, and a book signing. Come for the conversation—stay for the stories. RSVP here.
Join Lindsay for a compelling program based on Beneath the Sicilian Stars, a novel inspired by the little-known World War II-era evacuations of Bay Area Italian American families.
This presentation explores the overlooked impact of Executive Order 9066. Though best known for authorizing the internment of Japanese Americans, it also led to the forced relocation of Italian U.S. residents from military zones.
You'll learn how the town of Pittsburg, California—home to many Sicilian immigrants—was upended, with 22% of its population displaced. A local newspaper published evacuees' faces like mugshots, and fishermen were banned from their livelihoods. One of the novel's protagonists, Vincenzo Aiello, reflects this reality: arrested the night after Pearl Harbor, he is swept into a network of internment camps across the U.S.
Families were forced to relocate to towns like Concord, navigating housing, prejudice, and loss. Despite these hardships, their resilience shines through.
Drawing on local oral histories and real-life events, this talk offers an essential glimpse into a previously overlooked chapter of American history. Attendees are invited to reflect, learn, and share their own family connections to this powerful legacy. RSVP here.
Join Lindsay for an engaging online session on transforming family history into compelling storytelling at 7 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, October 14, hosted by the Princeton Public Library. Drawing on her own research into Italian families during World War II, Lindsay will explore how real-life experiences can serve as a springboard for vivid, emotionally resonant fiction.
Participants will gain practical tools for uncovering ancestral stories through interviews and archival research, and learn how to craft scenes that reflect broader historical forces and timeless themes such as identity, resilience, and personal change.
Perfect for writers, family historians, and anyone interested in turning memory into a meaningful narrative. RSVP here.
Join Lindsay Marie Morris in this special Italian American Heritage Month talk at San Francisco's North Beach Library. Dive into a lesser-known chapter of American history: the experiences of Bay Area Italian Americans during World War II. Based on the real events that inspired her historical novel Beneath the Sicilian Stars, Lindsay Marie Morris brings to life the stories of people labeled "enemy aliens," forced to evacuate their homes, and in some cases, imprisoned in internment camps.
Through historical context and personal storytelling, Morris examines the impact of Executive Order 9066 on Italian American communities—especially in Pittsburg, California, where 22% of the population was displaced. Audiences will learn about surveillance, civil rights violations, and the long-buried trauma passed through generations.
Highlights include:
- The little-known internment of Italian Americans alongside Japanese American and German American communities
- The devastation of family-run industries like fishing in California
- Stories of resilience, cultural erasure, and rediscovery
- Legislation and resolutions acknowledging past injustices
Ideal for anyone interested in California history, World War II history, Italian heritage, civil rights, or immigrant stories.
Drop-ins welcome. Find more info here.
Lindsay Marie Morris will be signing copies of her novels, The Last Letter from Sicily and Beneath the Sicilian Stars, at Mayfair Mall's Barnes & Noble in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Central on Saturday, November 1.
Barnes & Noble
2500 N Mayfair Rd Ste 196
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Stop by Lion's Tooth for a meet and greet with Lindsay. She'll be reading passages from Beneath the Sicilian Stars and The Last Letter from Sicily, sharing behind-the-scenes details, and signing books. Free and open to the public.
Catch Lindsay Marie Morris at the Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books on Saturday, November 8, at Carroll University campus in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where she will speak on a panel about the ways writers' copyright has been affected by artificial intelligence.
Join Lindsay Marie Morris in this virtual program hosted by the Vermont Italian Cultural Association with Bridgeside Books. Lindsay will read passages from Beneath the Sicilian Stars and The Last Letter from Sicily, share behind-the-scenes insights, and answer your questions. RSVP here.
Join Lindsay Marie Morris in this engaging Osher Lifelong Learning Institute class, and turn your personal and family history into rich, compelling historical fiction. Drawing from her own experience writing about Italians during World War II in both the United States and Sicily, Lindsay demonstrates how family anecdotes, cultural traditions, and global events intersect to inspire powerful storytelling.
This course is ideal for aspiring writers, family historians, genealogists, and lovers of historical fiction. Participants will learn research techniques, including conducting interviews, exploring archives, and analyzing public records. We'll discuss how to build connections between individual stories and historical events, as well as how to balance historical accuracy with creative freedom.
As part of the interactive experience, attendees will begin drafting outlines for their own fiction or memoir projects. They'll leave with practical tools and inspiration to turn their personal history into a story that resonates with a wider audience.
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