Events
Author Appearances
Join Lindsay Marie Morris at an upcoming event—or invite her to speak at yours.
Along with author talks and signings, Lindsay presents on historical fiction, personal narrative, and the craft of writing. She welcomes invitations from libraries, bookstores, festivals, book clubs, conferences, and more—bringing practical advice, fresh insights, and a passion for storytelling.
Interested in hosting? Visit the Contact page.
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.
Drop in and join me on Saturday, October 25, from 4pm to 6pm at the Open Book Woodland Hills for a signing, reading, and discussion of Beneath the Sicilian Stars, which will be available for purchase onsite. 6320 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Suite 1680, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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 copies of her books. Free and open to the public.
Everyone by now has heard of and been affected in some way by AI (Artificial Intelligence). The writers on this panel, Ross Hightower, Liesl Shurtliff, and Lindsay Marie Morris, have all had work stolen to train AI computer software. Let's discuss how this happened, its impact on writers, and ultimately, its effects on readers as well.
Catch this engaging Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books discussion, moderated by Kathie Giorgio, between 10:15 am and 11:15 am on Saturday, November 8, at Carroll University campus in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Join Lindsay Marie Morris in Lake Forest, Illinois, for a discussion and signing of Beneath the Sicilian Stars.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 6 pm-7 pm Central
Lake Forest Book Store
662 N. Western Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Books are available for order from the store and will also be available on event day for purchase and signing. Refreshments will be served. RSVP at 847-234-4420.
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.
History Through Fiction is hosting Prologue Day, a special one-day virtual event leading into the annual History Through Fiction Conference (March 28–29, 2026, at the Wylie Center & Tupper Manor, Endicott College, Beverly, MA). Catch Lindsay Marie Morris and her interactive presentation, From Family to Fiction: Unearthing Historical Narratives, as part of this exclusive program for registered conference attendees. Lindsay will share how personal history and family narratives can be transformed into compelling historical fiction. Register for the History Through Fiction Conference.
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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