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.

March 27, 2025

AWP Panel: Only Connect! Innovative & Effective Online Teaching in an Age of Distraction

LA Convention Center, 9:00am

Los Angeles, CA

March 27, 2025

Empty Trash: A Reading Series

Ruby Fruit, 7:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

March 28, 2025

In Conversation with Brian Castleberry

Vroman’s, 7:00pm

Pasadena, CA