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Lindsay Marie Morris

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Lindsay Marie Morris is a novelist and journalist based in Los Angeles. Inspired by her Sicilian- American roots, her debut novel, The Last Letter from Sicily (Storm Publishing, January 2025), traces a World War II–era story of love, resilience, and family secrets that spans continents and generations. Her second novel, Beneath the Sicilian Stars (Storm Publishing, July 2025), returns to this pivotal moment in history, following a family divided between California and Sicily whose lives are forever changed by the war, forcing them to confront questions of loyalty, belonging, and sacrifice. A graduate of Marquette University, Lindsay began her career in magazine publishing, serving as an editor at publications including Folio: and Shape, before expanding into digital media, nonprofit communications, and freelance journalism. Lindsay coaches writers, visits book clubs, and blogs about history, culture, and writing. She also connects with readers through her email newsletter, featuring behind-the-books insights, upcoming events, novel news, free resources, and notes from the road. The frequent speaker and educator presents lectures and workshops to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, libraries, bookstores, museums, and organizations.
1:00PM - 2:30PM EDT

Sunday July 12th

How to Research for Historical Fiction

Historical fiction requires research to produce a believable setting, but how much is too much? What details of a specific time and place will carry the most weight? Join our panelists as they discuss their strategy and tips and tricks for finding the right balance. (Moderator: Brad Lee)