Events
A Writer’s Night in May
Longmeadow Adult Center
211 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA
May 16, 2024
6:45 pm
Sponsored by Straw Dog Writers Guild
May Sarton Historical Fiction Panel Discussion
March is Women’s History Month!
Join me and four other Sarton Book Award winners, for a webinar discussion with previous winner Ellen Notbohm, who says we "will delve into aspects of historical fiction writing that aren't frequently discussed."
March 15, 2023
6 pm Central Time
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_CTSd3aPjTjae7BHdhkDyQA
Panelist with Women’s National Book Association
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
7 pm on Zoom
Join DeMisty D Bellinger, Cheryl J. Fish and me as we discuss alternative roads to publishing a debut novel, such as small presses, independent and hybrid publishers. Mara Anastas of Open Road Integrated Media will moderate.
Words in the Orchard
Sunday, September 25, 2022
1- 3pm In Person
Join us for a PVWW Fall Reading at beautiful Park Hill Orchard, in Florence MA! The lineup includes many of this season's instructors, local authors, and former PVWW students. We'll be on the Willow Stage, and readings will be happening from 1 - 3pm, with an hour afterward for mingling and meeting fellow writers and local community. If you've been craving in-person writerly community, we hope you join us! There really isn't a more magical spot in the valley.
EYHO Tours
Thursday, January 27, 2022
12 pm EST
Join Shila Desai, founder/owner of EYHO Tours, and me as we discuss BLUE DESERT and EYHO’s upcoming trip to Morocco. Learn about Tuareg jewelry, the importance of indigo in desert culture, and much more. Explore EYHO tours (eyhotours.com)and find our discussion under events, or tune in here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDH8itjaAx4
Gallery of Readers
Sunday October 3, 2021
4 pm
Join Rosie Mcmahan, author of Fortunate Daughter, and me as we kick-start the Gallery of Readers series on zoom.
zoom link will be active at 3:45 on Sunday October 3:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85277818073
Westhampton Library IN PERSON reading
Thursday September 30, 2021
7:00- 8:30 pm
I am looking forward to my first in-person reading where I can share artifacts from my background research for BLUE DESERT.
Information at: www.westhampton-ma.com
Book Signing at Joanne Rossman, Boston
Saturday, September 18, 2021
11 to 2
6 Birch Street, Roslindale
Joanne Rossman is the “purveyor of the unnecessary & the irresistible.” If you haven’t experienced this unique shop, you are in for an adventure! www.joannerossman.com
Straw Dog Writers’ Authors Showcase
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
6:30 pm
I’m honored to be reading with other Straw Dog Writers in the 2021 Showcase. Join us on Zoom.
Information at: www.strawdogwriters.org
Odyssey Bookshop
Thursday, July 29, 2021
7:00- 9:00 pm
Join me for a reading and discussion with Ellen Meeropol, author of Her Sister’s Tattoo.
Information at: www.odysseybks.com/event/celia-jeffries
Westhampton Library Panel Discussion
Thursday June 24, 2021
7:00- 8:30 pm
Join Leslea Newman, Anne Averill, and me for a discussion of our recent work.
Information at: www.westhampton-ma.com
Cambridge Common Writers
Tuesday May 18, 2021
7:00- 9:00 pm
Join me for a reading and discussion with fellow Lesley University MFA alumna Janet Pocorobba
Information at: www.cambridgecommonwriters.org
Straw Dog Writer’s Night Out
Tuesday May 4, 2021
7:00- 9:00 pm
I will be the featured reader for this open mic event
Information at: www.strawdogwriters.org
PVWW Book Welcome
Sunday, March 28, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Book reading and discussion with fellow Pioneer Valley Writers Workshop instructor Dennis James Sweeney
for more information click here