Events

Booksigning and Talk at Blinking Owl Books
Come and join me for a talk on how the mystery, history, and romance of Christina Rossetti’s came to life in The Lost Dresses of Italy.
Guest on Beach Talk Radio at Margaritaville
Tune in to my interview with Ed Ryan as I talk about finishing my recently-published novel, The Lost Dresses of Italy, during post-Hurricane Ian recovery: the challenges and the triumphs!
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SW Florida Reading Festival/ Meet the Author: M. A. McLaughlin
Join me for an author presentation and booksigning featuring The Lost Dresses of Italy at Lakes Park Regional Library. Copies of the novel will be sold at this event (credit card only).
This event is part of the 25th anniversary Southwest Florida Reading Festival, to be held on Saturday, March 2. For more information about the festival and its featured authors, visit www.ReadFest.org.
Author Day at Ft. Myers Beach
Come and join me, along with other SW Florida writers, for a celebration of writing!
“My Journey to Unveil Christina Rossetti’s Hidden Life"
Booksigning on the Beach
Come down to the beach for a booksigning of The Lost Dresses of Italy!

Tampa Bay Reads Guest Talk
Tune in to “Tampa Bay Reads” as I chat with host, Linda Hurtado!
Booksigning at Copperfish Bookstore
I’ll be giving a short talk and signing copies of The Lost Dresses of Italy, afterwards.
Gateway Women’s Club
I’ll be discussing my journey as a writer, from traditional to historical mysteries.
Beacon of Hope Holiday House Featured Author
I’ll be signing copies of The Lost Dresses of Italy at the Tarpon Lodge for the Beacon of Hope holiday event!
Ft. Myers Book Club Talk
I’ll be discussing my recent release, The Lost Dresses of Italy!

“Did You Always Want to Be a Writer?” — Panel
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