Featured Events
april 5-6, 2019
IBPA Publishing University • Chicago, IL
For nearly three decades, IBPA Publishing University has been the indie publishing community’s must-attend networking and educational event. As a Board Member of the IBPA, Leslie will host several offerings over the conference.
May 29 – 31, 2019
BookExpo • Javits Center, New York, NY
Join us at the publishing industry’s leading trade event, where Booksellers, Librarians, and Publishers gather to discover the latest titles and authors. Leslie will be in attendance representing Homebound Publications and its divisions.
2019 Events
april 5-6, 2019
IBPA Publishing University • Chicago, IL
For nearly three decades, IBPA Publishing University has been the indie publishing community’s must-attend networking and educational event. As a Board Member of the IBPA, Leslie will host several offerings over the conference.
april 27, 2019
Indie Bookstore Day • Bank Square Books, Mystic CT
Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April. Leslie will be at her local indie bookstore, Bank Square Books in historic downtown Mystic Connecticut, with fellow Homebound Publications authors Gunilla Norris and David K. Leff signing books. This event is free and open to the public. Join us!
May 11, 2019
Creative Writing Panel • Westerly Public Library, Westerly, RI
Join Leslie on a local authors’ publishing panel May 11th from 10am-12pm at the Westerly Public Library. Each writer on the panel, will discuss the road to publication as an author, and any lessons they learned along the way that they wish they knew at the beginning of their journey. After the discussion, there will be a general Q&A and book signing. This event is free and open to the public. Join us!
May 29 – 31, 2019
BookExpo • Javits Center, New York, NY
Join us at the publishing industry’s leading trade event, where Booksellers, Librarians, and Publishers gather to discover the latest titles and authors. Leslie will be in attendance representing Homebound Publications and its divisions.
august 18-20, 2019
San Francisco Tour 2019
Several Events in Greater San Francisco. (Some public, some invite only), Specific Venues T.B.A. over the early Summer.
august 21-25, 2019
Los Angeles Tour 2019 • Greater L.A.
Several Events in Greater L.A., including West Hollywood and Hermosa Beach. (Some public, some invite only), Specific Venues T.B.A. over the early Summer.
*Coming 2020 | The Drive Through the Night Tour
In late summer of 2020, Leslie will celebrate the launch of her first poetry collection in 5 years, Drive Through the Night. In honor of the release, Leslie is setting off on epic cross-country road trip where she will visit over 25 cities over 3 weeks. Stay tuned!
Past Events
AWP
When: February 8th – 11th, 2017
Where: Washington D.C.
Details: Homebound Publications goes to the AWP! Members of our staff, including press Founder L.M. Browning, will be present at Homebound Publications’ booth. Looking to book a Homebound Publications author or meet with a member of staff? Contact us at events (at) homeboundpublications.com!
Portland, OR Tour
When: April 7th – 10th, 2017
Where: Portland Oregon
Details: Come join me as this New England girl ventures to the West Coast. I will be at the Benson hotel for the IBPA’s PUBU. Join me at the ask the expert table where we can chat about indie publishing!
Citywide Blackout WEMF – Boston Radio
When: May 4, 2017 from 9pm – 10pm
Where: Listen to the show at WEMF Radio
Details: L.M. Browning will appear as a guest on Boston’s Citywide Blackout Radio show. Hosted by Max Bowen, Matt Zappa, and Jeff Royds.
Learn more about Citywide Blackout>>
Book Expo America
When: May 31st – June 2nd
Where: Jarvits Center, NYC
Details: Book Expo America is back in New York City! Come join us! I will be doing a 30-minute signing for The Castoff Children, Friday, June 2nd from 11:30am-noon at the Midpoint Trade Books booth #2539. Also, as a member of the Board of Directors at the IBPA, I will be at the IBPA’s table throughout the expo. Stop by and say hello!
Los Angeles Tour 2017
When: August 17-20, 2017
Where: Several Events Greater L.A. and the shoreline Hermosa Beach area. (Some public, some invite only), Specific Venues T.B.A.
Details: Come join me as this New England girl ventures to the West Coast. Specific venues will be announced in early summer.
Part of “Women Who Write: A Benefit the Network of Executive Women Scholarship Fund”
Date/Time: October 26th, 2017, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Place: Saint Barbara Social Hall, 480 Racebrook Road • Orange, CT
Details: Join us for an evening of Connecticut women writers just in time for early holiday shopping. The event will include dozens of women writers throughout the region all signing copies of their collected works. There will also be a silent auction to benefit the Network of Executive Women Scholarship Fund.
Boston Book Fest
When: October 28, 2017
Where: Copley Square, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Details: Homebound Publications goes to the Boston Book Fest! Members of our staff, including press Founder L.M. Browning, will be present at Boston Book Fest supporting our authors exhibiting. Looking to book a Homebound Publications author or meet with a member of staff? Contact us at events (at) homeboundpublications.com!
Learn More about The Boston Book Fest>>
Savoy Bookstore and Cafe – Holiday Shopping Signing
When: December 6, 2017 5pm-8pm
Where: Savoy Bookstore and Cafe, Westerly, RI
Details: I’ll be signing books from 5pm – 8pm at the Savoy Bookstore and Cafe in downtown Westerly, RI. Stop in for a hot cup of tea and a few gifts for the loved ones in your life.
Appearance on Citywide Blackout Radio Show
When: January 14, 2016 from 8pm – 10pm
Where: Listen to the show at WEMF Radio
Details: L.M. Browning will appear as a guest on Boston’s Citywide Blackout Radio show. Hosted by Max Bowen, Matt Zappa, and Jeff Royds.
Learn more about Citywide Blackout>>
Appearance on CTSTYLE
When: March 10, 2016
Where: Watch show on WTNH Channel 8 | Updated: Watch the Show here>>
Details: Catch Homebound Publications Founder L.M. Browning with new author Lauren Telesz on CT Style last week? They shared the moving story of how we first met Lauren through Make-A-Wish Connecticut and eventually came to publisher her book THE EXCURSION.
Poetry of the Earth with Homebound Publications
When: April 10, 2016 starting at 1pm
Where: Artist Cooperative Gallery in Westerly, RI 02891
Details: Join Homebound Publications authors L.M. Browning, Jason Kirkey, Eric D. Lehman, Amy Nawrocki, Gary Whited, David K. Leff and Linda Flaherty Haltmaier to celebration National Poetry Month! This event is free and open to the public. Books will be on sale through Bank Square Books and the Savoy Bookstore & Cafe. Come and join us!
Book Expo America
When: May 2016
Where: Chicago, IL
Details: Homebound Publications goes to the BEA! Members of our staff, including press Founder L.M. Browning, will be present at BEA supporting our authors exhibiting. Looking to book a Homebound Publications author or meet with a member of staff? Contact us at events (at) homeboundpublications.com!
Learn More about Book Expo America>>
Los Angeles Tour 2016
When: August 9th – 13th, 2016
Where: Greater L.A., Specific Venues T.B.A.
Details: Come join me as this New England girl ventures to the West Coast. Specific venues will be announced in early summer. Events will be free and open to the public.
Homebound Publications Poets at Trident Booksellers & Cafe
When: September 15, 2016, Starting at 7pm
Where: 338 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Details: Come join Homebound Publications at Trident Booksellers & Cafe in historic Back Bay in Boston. Reading will be award-winning authors: L.M. Browning, David K. Leff, Gary Whited, Audrey Henderson, Linda Flaherty Haltmaier and James Scott Smith. This event is free and open to the public. It begins at 7pm in the cafe above the store. Come join us!
Appearance on Welcome to Connecticut Podcast with Ken Tuccio
When: September 27, 2016
Where: Listen Online Here
Details: L.M. Browning will appear as a guest on Welcome to CT podcast to discuss her latest book The Castoff Children.
Reading/Signing for Indie Author Day at the New Haven Public Library – CANCELED*
When: October 8, 2016, 3-4pm.
Where: 133 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06510
Details: L.M. Browning will appear as a speaking for Indie Author Day at the New Haven Public Library in downtown New Haven right off the green. She will discuss indie publishing as well as her past and forthcoming works. This event is free and open to the public.
Appearance on CTSTYLE
When: October 19, 2016 from 9am-10am
Where: Watch show on WTNH Channel 8 (ABC-affiliated television station located in New Haven, Connecticut)
Details: Catch award-winning author L.M. Browning discussing her new novel The Castoff Children on New Haven’s morning show!
Boston Book Fest
When: October 15, 2016
Where: Copley Square, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Details: Homebound Publications goes to the Boston Book Fest! Members of our staff, including press Founder L.M. Browning, will be present at Boston Book Fest supporting our authors exhibiting. Looking to book a Homebound Publications author or meet with a member of staff? Contact us at events (at) homeboundpublications.com!
Learn More about The Boston Book Fest>>
Appearance on Minature World with Binnie Klein
When: October 27, 2016, 10am-Noon
Where: Listen to WPKN-FM Radio in Bridgeport, CT or online at www.wpkn.org
Details: Come listen as I speak with author and radio host Binnie Klein about my new novel, The Castoff Children.
Dinner and Reading in Jackson, Mississippi (By Invitation Only)
When: November 11, 2016
Where: Jackson, Mississippi (Private Residence)
Details: In this private dinner and reading, award-winning author L.M. Browning discussing her new novel The Castoff Children.
Bank Square Books – Small Business Saturday Holiday Event
When: Saturday, November 26, 2016
Where: Bank Square Book in Downtown Mystic, CT
Details: Kickoff your holiday shopping in historical Downtown Mystic. I will be in-store with fellow Connecticut authors helping celebrate the season!
Savoy Bookstore and Cafe – Holiday Shopping Signing
When: December 14, 2016 5pm-7pm
Where: Savoy Bookstore and Cafe, Westerly, RI
Details: I’ll be signing books from 5pm – 7pm at the Savoy Bookstore and Cafe in downtown Westerly, RI. Stop in for a hot cup of tea and a few gifts for the loved ones in your life.
Appearance on Citywide Blackout Radio Show
When: December 15, 2016 from 8pm – 10pm
Where: Listen to the show at WEMF Radio
Details: L.M. Browning will appear as a guest on Boston’s Citywide Blackout Radio show, hosted by Max Bowen, Matt Zappa, and Jeff Royds, to discuss her new novel, The Castoff Children.
Learn more about Citywide Blackout>>