Book Clubs, Speaking Engagements

& Workshops

I love connecting with readers, both virtually and in-person. Here is some information that will hopefully answer your questions about book clubs, workshops and public appearances.

Will you meet with my book club?

Yes. I am delighted to meet with book clubs! I particularly enjoy speaking with book clubs, because these conversations can inspire participants to embrace their own heartfelt dreams. Many of the themes in My Marriage Sabbatical, such as honoring independent pursuits while maintaining intimate connection or recognizing the rich possibilities for personal growth and deepening partnerships in the second half of life, offer wonderful opportunities for meaningful discussions and group interaction.

Will you come meet with my book club in person?

I am happy to meet in person with book clubs that are local to the San Francisco Bay Area. In doing so, I ask that the book club members purchase copies of My Marriage Sabbatical in whatever format they preferor borrow copies from a library.

Do you conduct virtual meetings with book clubs?

Yes, with pleasure! We can schedule a virtual book club meeting. I can customize your meeting to focus on a general discussion of the book and reader questions or we can explore one or two of the book’s main themes more deeply. As with in-person meetings, I ask that book club members purchase my book in whatever format they prefer or borrow it from their local library.

What kind of workshops do you offer for couples?

I have developed a variety of live online workshops for couples. These include a guided annual retreat: “Sharing our dreams/planning our lives;” a workshop on “The art of marital negotiation and collaboration;” and a workshop for empty nesters: “Enlivening the empty nest: Reinventing relationships for the second half of life.” Other workshops will be offered periodically.

Please note: Guided retreats are designed for couples in stable relationships. They are not appropriate for couples in crisis and are not a substitute for therapy.

How do I schedule you for a book club meeting or speaking engagement?

If you are a book club or are interested in couple workshops, go to the contact page on my website. Provide your contact information and specify your request. I will get back to you promptly and do my best to accommodate your request.

I am available to speak to groups at libraries, bookstores, events that focus on travel, conferences, active adult programs and residential communities. Queries about engaging me for speaking events should be directed to my publicist, Caitlin Hamilton-Summie at CaitlinHamiltonMarketing.com.

Thank you for your interest.

Leah’s interview with Nancy Wiegman is available online!