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Recent and Upcoming Events

Why Me? Memoir Workshop led by Helen in western/central Massachusetts

Saturday, October 24, 2026

WriteAngles Conference - Straw Dog Writers Guild. Helen will teach a workshop at the WriteAngles Conference in Longmeadow, MA Saturday, October 24, 2026

Register for the Straw Dog Writers Guild WriteAngles Conference and attend Helen’s workshop:

“Why Me? Memoir and Transforming Memory into meaning”

Where: Bay Path University
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

For more information, click here.

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Join Helen and fellow Sibylline Press author Ellen Rockmore for a reading at Concord Arts in Concord MA Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:00pm – 8:00pm Concord Center for the Visual Arts 37 Lexington Road Concord, MA 01742

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Join Helen and fellow Sibylline Press author Ellen Rockmore for a reading at Concord Arts in Concord MA Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm Concord Center for the Visual Arts 37 Lexington Road Concord, MA

Join Helen and fellow Sibylline Press author Ellen Rockmore for a reading at Concord Arts in Concord MA

Thursday, June 25, 2026
7:00pm – 8:00pm

Concord Center for the Visual Arts
37 Lexington Road
Concord, MA 01742

Books will be available for sale, and free Baked Goodies will be on offer, too.

For more information and free tickets, click here.

 

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Helen Fremont Discusses “Writing into Danger: Family, Friends, and Loved Ones” in NAMW Zoom

Friday, May 15, 2026

Helen will be with Linda Joy Myers and the National Association of Memoir Writers in a Zoom Presentation for Memoir Writers, entitled "Writing Into Danger: Memoir, Family, Friends and Loved Ones." Friday, May 15, 2026 2:00 p.m. EDT

Tune in to a Zoom presentation with Helen Fremont and Linda Joy Myers for the National Association of Memoir Writers:

“Writing into Danger: Memoir, Family, Friends, and Loved Ones”

Friday, May 15th,
2pm EDT

For a free link to this Zoom please contact Helen at info@helenfremont.com

 

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Helen Reading and Talk at Princeton, MA Public Library

Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. EST

Join Helen for a reading and discussion of her work on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 am. EST at the Princeton, MA Public Library.

Join Helen for a reading and discussion about memoir and writing at the Princeton, MA Public Library:

Saturday, May 30, 2026
11:00 am EST

Princeton, Massachusetts Public Library 

2 Town Hall Drive
Princeton, MA 01541
978-464-2115

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Northeastern University Emerging Writers Summit

Saturday, April 4, 2026

The biggest summit for emerging writers on the east coast, featuring workshops, talks, and discussions with established literary figures

Join Helen and other established writers at the largest Summit for emerging writers on the east coast.

Hosted by Northeastern University, the Summit will feature talks, workshops, and discussions with authors and professors.

Saturday, April 4, 2026
12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

McLeod Suites in Curry Student Center
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115

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Winner! New England Book Festival – Memoir

December 15, 2025

Winner! New England Book Festival names Outside the Lines winner of its 2025 award for memoir!

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Kingston Gallery Reading

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Join Helen, Tracy Winn, Lara Egger, and Sahil Mehta for a reading and reception at Kingston Gallery, Boston, MA at 2:00pm

Join Helen and award-winning writers and poets Lara Eggers, Tracy Winn, and Sahil Mehta for a reading and reception in Boston:

Sunday, November 30, 2025
2:00 pm

Kingston Gallery
450 Harrison Ave., #43
Boston, MA

Kingston Gallery flyer (3)

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November 6, 2025 PRINT Bookstore, Portland, Maine – 7:00 pm

Thurs, Nov. 6, 2025 - 7:00 pm - Debra Spark & Helen at PRINT Bookstore, Portland ME

Join Helen and Debra Spark at PRINT bookstore in Portland, Maine, for a book talk and discussion of "Outside the Lines."

Join Helen Fremont and Debra Spark at PRINT Book store as they discuss Helen’s new memoir “Outside the Lines,” and other cool book stuff. And munch on home-baked goodies!

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Boston Book Festival Oct. 25, 2025. 10:00 am – early afternoon

Sat., Oct. 25, 2025 10:00am through early afternoon at Sibylline Press Booth

Come to the Boston Book Festival on Saturday, October 25 - Helen will be at the Sibylline Press Booth (#40) in Copley Square from 10 am through early afternoon.

Come to the Boston Book Festival on Saturday, October 25, and stop by the Sibylline Press Booth # 40 in Copley Square. Helen will be available to chat, sign books, and offer baked goodies. Stop by! (The booth is at the end of a row of booths close to the Trinity Church – on the righthand side as you face the church.

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East End Books, Provincetown, MA

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. - Provincetown, MA

Helen will be at Provincetown's East End Bookstore to talk about her new book, "Outside the Lines."

Join Helen at P-town’s East End Books at 5:00 pm for a talk about her new memoir, Outside the LinesHome-baked goodies included!

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Brookline Booksmith Launch of “Outside the Lines”

October 8, 2025

Thanks to Brookline Booksmith for hosting the launch of my new memoir, "Outside the Lines" and thanks to everyone who came to the event.

Thank you, Brookline Booksmith for hosting the Boston launch of my new memoir, “Outside the Lines!” Helen Epstein was masterful as moderator, and I’m grateful to her and to everyone who came out to celebrate.

Here’s a 15-second reel of the event: 8E6DFF18-6F90-4969-B2B8-D96C4EC1B2FD

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Brunch with Us: A Reading and Celebration for Writers

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Join Friends of Writers for Brunch with Us: A Reading and Celebration to raise scholarships for writers. The brunch features readings, a curated silent auction, and good company, all in celebration of poet, teacher, and publisher and FOW founding member Martha Rhodes whose work shapes and sustains our literary community. Featured readings by Martha Rhodes, Joan Aleshire, Helen Fremont, and Ellen Bryant Voigt. The fundraiser will be held at the lovely Trident Bookstore located in Boston's historic Back Bay, one of the last independent bookstores in the city. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you there. TICKET LINK IN OUR BIO! Can’t make it in person? You can still support us by donating a ticket or making a direct gift. Every contribution helps sustain our mission to support adult writers for years to come.

Join Friends of Writers for Brunch with Us: A Reading and Celebration to raise scholarships for writers. The brunch features readings, a curated silent auction, and good company, all in celebration of poet, teacher, and publisher and FOW founding member Martha Rhodes whose work shapes and sustains our literary community. Featured readings by Martha Rhodes, Joan Aleshire, Helen Fremont, and Ellen Bryant Voigt. The fundraiser will be held at the lovely Trident Bookstore located in Boston’s historic Back Bay, one of the last independent bookstores in the city. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you there. TICKET LINK to follow…

Can’t make it in person? You can still support us by donating a ticket or making a direct gift. Every contribution helps sustain our mission to support adult writers for years to come.

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FOW Reading at Trident Book Store, Boston

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Friends of Writers Brunch and Reading at Trident Book Store, Boston, MA

SAVE THE DATE: Friends of Writers invites you to “Brunch With Us” Sunday, September 28th 11 – 1 pm at Trident Book Store, one of Boston’s last independent bookstores.

At the brunch, we will be honoring Martha Rhodes, one of FOW’s founders, and featuring readings by Martha, Ellen Bryant Voigt, Joan Aleshire, and Helen Fremont. More information about brunch, auction, and live music to come.

We hope to see you there!

 

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Helen Fremont & Diane Simmons in conversation at East End Books, Boston, MA

April 5, 2025

6:00 pm Book Event at East End Books, Boston Seaport, MA

Join Helen Fremont and author Diane Simmons as they discuss Diane’s novel “Days of Thunder,” reissued by Red Hen Press.

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Read Helen’s review of Kevin McIlvoy’s new book, “Is It So?”

Helen's book review of Kevin McIlvoy's book "Is It So? - Arrowsmith Press

Hot off the press!
Read Helen’s book review of Kevin McIlvoy’s collection of fiction, Is It So? available online from Arrowsmith Press:
https://www.arrowsmithpress.com/review-is-it-so?fbclid=IwAR0s98MWNJsCcmZGHKsoKbON32fX1DZPHkJeMPX10Ysp7hRnTTS7BYu5w9o

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