Join Laura and author Cynthia Reeves at the Gibbs Library in Washington, Maine for a conversation about the novel in stories: How does this genre differ from a traditional novel? What unique benefits does it offer readers? What are some popular examples? How might you approach writing one? Laura will read from Consecration Pond and Cynthia will read from Falling Through the New World, her novel in stories about an Italian American family. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. 

The time will be announced, and you can check with the Gibbs Library programming.

Along with fiction author Cynthia Reeves author of Falling Through the New World, Laura will be talking about the genre of novels in stories with readings from Consecration Pond at Anodyne Book Shop.

To reserve a seat, please call 207.548.4212.

Along with fiction author Jodi Paloni, Laura will be presenting a program on the short-story cycle with readings from Consecration Pond at the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta.

Along with fiction author Jodi Paloni, Laura will be presenting a program on the short-story cycle with readings from Consecration Pond at the Belfast Public Library.

Toad Hall’s Maya Stein along with Maya Williams and Jefferson Navicky will be reading as part of the 3X3 Reading Series at the Trinity Episcopal Church at 580 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine.

There will be poems read, books will be for sale, and it should be an all-around delightful evening.

Join Kate along with Gary Lawless and Ian Ramsey in an Earth Day/National Poetry Month reading at the Curtis Library in Brunswick Maine.

Kate will be reading from collection of work from LandTrust, as well as Mast Year published by Littoral Press and some pieces from her newest collection with Toad Hall Editions Orbit.

Along with fiction author Jodi Paloni, Laura will be presenting a program on the short-story cycle with readings from Consecration Pond at the Thomaston Public Library.

Katherine along with Meghan Sterling and Nathan McClain will be reading as part of the 3X3 Reading Series at the Trinity Episcopal Church at 580 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine.

There will be poems read, books will be for sale, and it should be an all-around delightful evening.

Laura will be presenting a program entitled, "What Is a Short-Story Cycle, Why Write One, and How?" at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

The Poet’s Corner will be hosting a Zoom prose reading with two Maine writers. Both of these collections of linked short stories take place in fictional or actual places in Maine and reveal Maine characters in ways we haven’t seen before.

Laura Bonazzoli, author of Consecration Pond and Morgan Talty, award-winning author of Night of the Living Rez will read from their short story collections and talk about their work with Meg Weston and Audrey Minutolo Le.

Reserve your spot ahead of time!

What is a Short Story Cycle? Why Write One? And How?

Join Laura Bonazzoli at the Rockport Public Library where she’ll discuss the short story cycle genre, its characteristics and advantages, and how you can begin writing one. She’ll also present her book Consecration Pond.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Join us for a day of books at the Maine LitFest!

Meet authors Laura Bonazzoli and Elizabeth Garber who will be there to sign books (book signing schedule to come), and chat about their work, as well as some local authors who’ve been published in our literary magazine kerning | a space for words.

Maine LitFest is a week-long event and is presented by the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance and the Colby College Creative Writing Program. If you’re interested in the other things they’ll be offering, visit MWPA here.

Join us at the Norton Pond Bandstand in Lincolnville (Breezemere Park) for Laura’s book launch event—we couldn’t think of a better place to hold a launch event for this book! Laura will be reading from Consecration Pond, talking about her book, signing copies and talking to us about writing a collection of linked short stories.

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Like to hear Laura read now? Visit the link below to hear her read and talk to Toad Hall’s Editorial Director Maya Stein about her book, her work and so much more.

The Environmental Humanities Symposium on the Great Salt Lake: Lessons of Art, Action, and Culture
Natural History Museum of Utah is hosting a community reading of the poem irreplaceable.

Come, help us make an offering to the lake! Free with registration.

Sign up here!
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Nan will read from prayers not meant for heaven and her forthcoming book irreplaceable.

This reading is a part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival and will be hosted in Boulder Pavilion Park.
Free to the public, everyone welcome!

Nan will read from prayers not meant for heaven and her forthcoming book irreplaceable.

This reading is a part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival and will be hosted at the kt Gallery. Free to the public, everyone welcome!

Nan will read lake woman leaving, a myth born of water and finalist for the Alfred Lambourne Prize. Free to the public, everyone welcome!