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.
Everyone has a family story—but how do you turn fragments of the past into gripping fiction? In this event hosted by the San Jose Public Library, Lindsay uncovers ways to mine your ancestry for plotlines, shape real people into believable characters, and blend truth with imagination. Whether you're writing a novel, memoir, or short story, this session offers practical tools and creative inspiration to bring personal history to life on the page.
You'll learn how to uncover family stories through interviews, research, and archival digging, and how to connect those narratives to broader historical events and themes. Explore how personal experiences can reveal universal ideas like identity, resilience, and transformation, while balancing historical accuracy with the freedom of storytelling.
Free Zoom program. Registration is required. RSVP here.
Immerse yourself in the heart of Sicily through rich storytelling, behind-the-scenes insights, and a live Q&A with author Lindsay Marie Morris in this special virtual event hosted by Railroad Book Depot. Reserve your spot now to receive the Zoom link. Don't miss this literary journey under the Sicilian stars!
Join Lindsay for From Family to Fiction: Unearthing Historical Narratives—a live program hosted by Laguna Woods Library at 10 a.m. Pacific on July 25. Discover how personal and family history can become powerful inspiration for historical fiction in this engaging, in-person lecture. Drawing from her work on Italians during World War II in both the U.S. and Sicily, Lindsay reveals how individual stories can reflect larger geopolitical shifts, creating rich and authentic narratives.
Participants will learn techniques for uncovering family stories through research and archival exploration, connecting them to broader historical contexts, and identifying universal themes like resilience, identity, and belonging.
Ideal for writers, family historians, and history enthusiasts looking to transform personal heritage into compelling storytelling. This is an in-person event, so reserve your spot today!
Participate virtually in this inspiring and practical writing workshop hosted by San Mateo Public Library: From Family to Fiction: Unearthing Historical Narratives at 1 p.m. Pacific on Sunday, August 3.
Everyone has a family story—but how do you turn scattered memories and ancestral fragments into compelling fiction? In this dynamic session, Lindsay will guide participants through the process of transforming personal and inherited histories into rich, believable narratives.
Drawing on her work about Italian families during World War II, she'll share strategies for shaping real people into layered characters, blending fact with imagination, and using research through interviews, archives, or oral history to deepen your storytelling.
Attendees will explore how personal narratives can reflect universal themes, such as identity, resilience, and transformation, while maintaining historical integrity and narrative drive.
Perfect for novelists, short story writers, and anyone curious about using family history as creative fuel.
Meet & greet Lindsay virtually in this hybrid event hosted by Langley-Adams Library at 7 p.m. Eastern on Monday, August 18. Lindsay will read from her novels and answer your questions. Attend in person at the library or join from home via Zoom.
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.
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.
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.
Explore how family history can inspire historical fiction in this Osher Lifelong Learning at UW-Milwaukee lecture. Drawing from her work on Italians during World War II in the U.S. and Sicily, the lecturer reveals how personal stories intersect with geopolitical events to create authentic narratives. Learn techniques for uncovering family stories, connecting them to history, and exploring universal themes like resilience and identity. Ideal for writers and history enthusiasts seeking inspiration from their own heritage. Register 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.
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