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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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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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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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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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The Escape Artist at Smithtown Library, NY

October 17, 2023

Join Helen Fremont, author of The Escape Artist as she tells her family's story of surviving the Holocaust by telling lies which they maintained throughout their lives causing family tensions.

Join Helen Fremont, author of The Escape Artist, in conversation with Attorney Aaron Futterman at the Smithtown Library in Smithtown, NY. Helen will tell her family’s story of surviving the Holocaust, emigrating to America, and hiding their identity as Jews from colleagues, and friends, and their own children.

Helen was omitted from her father’s will, listed as deceased, leaving her with the decision of whether or not to contest the will. Attorney Aaron Futterman will discuss the legal issues surrounding wills, estate litigation and when it is appropriate to pursue legal action. Helen Fremont will appear via Zoom and Aaron Futterman will be in person. Registration required.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
6:30 – 8:00 pm

(Registration is open to Smithtown Library cardholders only until October 10, when it opens to all.
Register online at https://www.smithlib.org/event/escape-artist
or call the library at 631-360-2480.

Smithtown Building
1 Country Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 360-2480
www.smithlib.org

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Gloucester Writers Group – Helen in conversation with Kathleen Watt

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Join Helen in conversation with Kathleen Watt, author of the memoir "Rearranged" October 19, 2023, 7:00 pm Gloucester Writers Center 126

Join Helen in conversation with Kathleen Watt, author of the memoir Rearranged


Thursdsay, October 19, 2023, 7:00 pm

Gloucester Writers Center
126 East Main St.
Gloucester MA 01930

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RJ Julia Bookstore Conversation with Helen Epstein

May 9, 2022

Helen Fremont interviews Helen Epstein about her two latest books.

Join us for a Zoom conversation with Helen Fremont and Helen Epstein about Epstein’s new books, Getting Through It and Franci’s War.

Monday, May 9, 2022
7:00 p.m.

Click here to register.

 

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Virtual Book Discussion – Fremont, Lembersky, & Shalmiyev

April 6, 2022

Join Helen Fremont in conversation with Yelena Lembersky and Sophia Shalmiyev in a discussion of their memoirs at 7:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Join Helen Fremont in conversation with Yelena Lembersky and Sophia Shalmiyev in a discussion of their memoirs,
Like a Drop of Ink in a Downpour and Mother Winter.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
7:30 p.m. EDT
Registration is required – click here for more information.

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Jews Love to Read! Gala Book Giveaway

January 30, 2022

Join us all day Sunday, January 30, 2022 for a celebration of the Facebook Group "Jews Love to Read!"

Join us all day Sunday, January 30, 2022 for a celebration of the anniversary of Facebook Group “Jews Love to Read!” Converse with authors, win free books and other items. You must be a member of the group to participate, but all are welcome to join. Click here for more information.

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2021 Off The Shelf

Fall 2021

The Escape Artist is selected by Off The Shelf as one of "10 Page-Turning True Stories You Must Read To Believe"

The Escape Artist is selected by Off The Shelf as one of “10 Page-Turning True Stories You Must Read To Believe

Read the article here.

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Arlington Author Salon

January 13, 2022

Arlington Author Salon: "Life, Art, and Family in History's Shadow" featuring authors Helen Fremont, Yelena Lembersky, and Weina Dai Randel 7:30 pm EDT

Arlington Author Salon: “Life, Art, and Family in History’s Shadow”
Featuring authors Helen Fremont, Yelena Lembersky, and Weina Dai Randel

Thursday, January 13, 2022
7:30 pm EDT

Register here for Zoom link.

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