Speaking & Events
Laura loves speaking at universities, book festivals, conferences, and other settings about a range of topics, including publishing, the craft of fiction, women’s issues, diversity and representation, success in middle age, creativity and inspiration, family and relationships, teaching and pedagogy.
April 23, 2023
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
In conversation with Meg Howrey and Asale Angel-Ajani
March 22, 2023
WeHo Reads: Crafting Literary Legacies
In conversation with
Toni Ann Johnson, Natashia Deón,
and Malia Márquez [Online]
February 28, 2023
Hayes Writers Series at the College of William and Mary
January 11-15, 2023
Key West Literary Festival
November 19
Miami Book Fair
In conversation with
Tia Williams and Tomi Obaro
November 15
Soho House Literary Salon
In conversation with
Robert Kerbeck
October 29
Well-Read Black Girl Festival
In conversation with
Glory Edim and Mecca Jamilah Sullivan
September 30
Grub Street
with Porter Square Books
Boston, MA
In conversation
with Steve Almond
September 28
Center for Fiction
with Café con Libros
Brooklyn, NY
In conversation
with Lisa Lucas
September 27
MLK Jr. Memorial Library
with Loyalty Books
Washington, DC
In conversation
with Glory Edim