September 26, 2026 – In Person, Albany, NY
NY State Writers Institute/Albany Book Festival

I’m so honored to have been asked to speak at the NY State Writers Institute and Albany Book Festival this fall on Saturday, September 26 at the University at Albany, my alma mater!  More details to come, so please watch this space. I’ll also be signing copies of The Dog Sitter which has been called “a love letter to New York City.”  1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY.I hope to see you there!

August 7, 2026, 6-8pm – In Person, Union, NJ
Here’s The Story Bookstore – Book Signing Meet & Greet

I’m thrilled to join Union, NJ’s Ladies Night Out and Here’s The Story Bookstore on Friday, August 7th from 6-8pm. I’ll be signing copies of The Dog Sitter and chatting with readers! Readers are hailing The Dog Sitter’s protagonist, Colleen, as the everywoman we all need—”She’s YOU, she’s ME, she’s every 40+ woman you’ve seen trudging up the subway stairs, this time with a dog in tow.” 1043 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ I hope to see you there!

July 24-26, 2026 – In Person, New Brunswick, NJ
Writer’s Digest Annual Conference 2026 

I’m so excited to join the faculty at the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference this summer! The 3-day conference (Thursday, 7/23 – Saturday, 7/25) is packed with the industry’s smartest, savviest teachers each with their own personal game plan for writer success. Check out the schedule in the link. I’m teaching on Friday (From Rejection to the New York Times Bestseller List: The Journey of a Self-Published Book) and Saturday, (Self-Publish Like A Pro) two of my most requested/attended classes—and I’ve never offered both at the same conference! If 2026 is the year you promised yourself to really make progress on your writing project or your publishing dreams, make this conference part of your plan! The Heldrich Hotel, 10 Livingston AvenueNew Brunswick, NJ. I hope to see you there!

June 27, 2026, 11-1 – In Person, Spring Lake, NJ
Thunder Road Books – Book Signing Meet & Greet

I’m so excited to join Thunder Road Books in Spring Lake, NJ on Saturday, June 27 from 11-1 where I’ll be signing copies of The Dog Sitter (which features a shout out to Spring Lake!) and chatting. with readers. Remember, friends don’t let friends go to the beach without a book, so if you’re going to the beach in Spring Lake on 6/27, make sure to drop by Thunder Road first to pick up a copy of The Dog Sitter—the perfect beach read! 🏖️☀️It’s always the perfect weather for reading! 1100 Third Ave. Hoboken, NJ. I hope to see you there!

June 14, 2026, 3pm – In Person, Hoboken, NJ
Puppies For Pride Parade – Church Square Park  

They had me at puppy parade! I’m thrilled to join the Puppies for Pride Parade in Church Square Park, Hoboken NJ on Sunday, June 14, at 3pm where THE DOG SITTER will be the grand prize for the dog with the most attitude! (If only Aldo could be there!) If your doggo has maximum attitude, please bring them to Church Square Park and join the parade where photo ops are bound to be plentiful. I’ll be signing and selling books (while supplies last). Dog treats and water bowls will be provided.🐶💛  400 Garden St. Hoboken, NJ.  I hope to see you there!

June 7, 2026, 12-2pm – In Person, Hoboken, NJ
NJ Bookstore Crawl – Little City Books 

The NJ Bookstore Crawl is a 3-day, 70+ bookstore event for June 5-7. Join the bookstore pilgrimage from north to south of the Garden State to meet authors, buy books, and get your Literary Passport stamped! You know you love the smell of a bookstore! Meet me on Sunday, June 7 from 12-2 at Little City Books in Hoboken, NJ where dogs are welcome as I sign copies of THE DOG SITTER! I’ll have dog treats for all my new furry friends. 100 Bloomfield St. Hoboken, NJ.  I hope to see you there!

June 6, 2026, 1-4pm – In Person, Westfield, NJ
NJ Bookstore Crawl – The Town Book Store 

The NJ Bookstore Crawl is a 3-day, 70+ bookstore event for June 5-7. Join the bookstore pilgrimage from north to south of the Garden State to meet authors, buy books, and get your Literary Passport stamped! You know you love the smell of a bookstore! Meet me on Saturday, June 6 from 1-4 at The Town Book Store in Westfield, NJ where I’ll be signing books, chatting with readers and sneaking some dog treats to the canine customers! 270 East Broad Street. I hope to see you there!

May 19, 2026, 6:30pm – In Person, Westfield, NJ
The Town Book Store 

THE DOG SITTER Book Launch! Join me at The Town Book Store in Westfield, NJ for the book launch of THE DOG SITTER! All are welcome! Festivities start at 6:30, I’ll be chatting about the book and signing. Email lisa@thetownbookstore.com to RSVP to hold a spot . 270 East Broad Street. There is limited seating. I hope to see you there!

May 2, 2026, 10am – In Person, Montclair, NJ
Montclair Literary Festival 

I’m thrilled to participate in this year’s Montclair Literary Festival! I’ll be in conversation with author Judith Lindbergh and editor Susan Weinberg discussing the topic of How To Get Published. We’ll talk about a book’s journey from manuscript to a reader’s hands. Check out the amazing lineup at this year’s festival! If you’re there, stop by and say hi! First Congregational Church, The Guild Room.

March 26 – 28, 2026 – In Person, University of Dayton 
Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop 

I’m so excited to re-join the faculty for the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop at the University of Dayton, Ohio! This year I’ll be teaching the Self-Publish Like A Pro Master Class for attendees who want to hit the ground running, hop off the plane & get to it! In 3 1/2 hours writers will know everything necessary to self-publish in the savviest, most strategic way possible. I’m also teaching, by popular demand, (Mostly Undiscussed) Advice for New (and Not So New) Writers. I spill the tea. And give practical actionable advice for the long haul of writing a book when losing steam, hitting a snag or starting to flounder are part of the process. Join the waitlist!

October 22, 7pm ET  – FREE Virtual Event 
The Book Doctors: FREE webinar How to Self-Publish in 2025 

Whether you’ve self-published in the past, or are planning to in the future, you won’t want to miss this. In this FREE WEBINAR, I share how authors (traditionally published, hybrid or self-published) must change their publishing and marketing strategies to leverage Amazon’s new algorithm (A10). No technical jargon, just actionable insight. Don’t let your books get buried under the 5 million books now available on Amazon. If you’ve worked with Eva before, you know all her self-publishing strategies are intended to increase visibility, discoverability and sales! Get your questions ready for the Q&A that will follow the presentation. Email Eva at eva@thebookdoctors.com for the Zoom link.

October 15 – 16, 8am-3pm – Private Event for Middle-Schoolers
(Mostly Undiscussed) Advice For New Writers
I’m thrilled to join 250 middle school students to discuss writing, the creative life, the power and magic of being observant, making mistakes and lots more. 

April 6, 10-11am ET  – Virtual Event 
Romance Writers of America: Traditional Author Weekend
I’m thrilled to join RWA for their virtual Traditional Author Weekend conference where I’ll be teaching How To Communicate Like A Publishing Insider. Sparking the attention of agents, acquisitions editors and your ideal readers is harder than ever. What are they looking for? Learn three essential components to your publishing plan that’ll set you and your book apart from the competition and gain your book the attention it deserves. Check out all of the amazing classes RWA is offering this conference weekend, April 5-6 2025. 

November 12, 8pm ET / 5pm PT – Virtual Event 
Post-Launch and Back List Book Marketing, Module #4 of the NO SWEAT BOOK MARKETING SERIES
Hosted by The Book Doctors. Thankfully, there’s no expiration date on a book! Sales momentum takes a minute. When the celebrations are over and months have passed by, sometimes you’d hoped for more. Don’t despair. There are always marketing strategies that work particularly well after launch. Even a year or more later when you want to bring fresh love and attention to your backlist book. Eva will discuss securing reviews, author swaps, newsletters, price promotions, book clubs, and more. This event will be recorded for those who can’t attend live.  Join me! 

October 27, 8pm ET / 5pm PT – Virtual Event 
At-Launch Book Marketing Workshop, Module #3 of the NO SWEAT BOOK MARKETING SERIES
Hosted by The Book Doctors, It’s game time! All the marketing effort you’ve done before launch day should be ramped up the week before and after. Having well-laid plans will help you avoid overwhelm and take advantage of these critical days for sales. Building sales momentum, building buzz, and building bridges to readers so they see your book everywhere. But how? Eva will discuss Instagram tours, launch events, Goodreads giveaways, grassroots marketing, what to do on social media, and more. This event will be recorded for those who can’t attend live.  Join me! 

October 15, 8pm ET / 5pm PT – Virtual Event 
Pre-Launch Book Marketing Workshop, Module #2 of the NO SWEAT BOOK MARKETING SERIES
Hosted by The Book Doctors, if you wait until your book is published to get your marketing machine going, you will be days late and dollars short. There’s so much you can do in the months preceding release that can exponentially improve your chances of having a successful launch and beyond. In this hour, Eva will discuss getting ARCs (prepublication digital copies of your book) in the right hands, how to assemble a street team, how to secure early reviews, presale dos and dont’s, author blurbs and so much more. Creating buzz at this stage will pay off when your rocket of a book launches. This event will be recorded for those who can’t attend live.  Join me! 

October 6, 8pm ET / 5pm PT – Virtual Event 
Perfecting Your Book Package, Pre-Marketing Workshop, Module #1 of the NO SWEAT BOOK MARKETING SERIES
Hosted by The Book Doctors, Before you spend one minute or one dollar on marketing your book, you need three important assets: 1) The right cover 2) A strategic sales page for online bookstores 3) Marketing savvy front matter and back matter. Even if you put big dollars behind your marketing campaign, it will be worthless without these things in place. In this hourlong workshop, learn what you need to do pre-launch and pre-marketing in order to lay the all important groundwork for future marketing efforts. This event will be recorded for those who can’t attend live.  Join me! 

May 11 & May 18, 2024 – Virtual Event 
Self-Publish Like A Pro Master Class
Hosted by The Book Doctors, I’m so excited to teach authors everything they need to know to self-publish with confidence and authority in the most strategic way possible. In this master class, you’ll acquire proven strategies that will help your book become discoverable. Empower yourself with a crucial plan of action necessary to prepare and publish your book to succeed as an authorpreneur. This is a two-day class, Saturdays May 11 and May 18, from 10am – 12:30pm EST. This event will be recorded for those who can’t attend live.  Join me! 

April 4 – 6, 2024 – In Person and Virtual Event 
Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop
I’m so excited to re-join the faculty for the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop at the University of Dayton, Ohio! I’ll be teaching three workshops: Find Your Readers: The Ultimate Book Marketing Workshop and NaNoWriMo: How to Prepare, Survive, Succeed. Starting this year, there will be a Erma Home-Schooling component to the weekend whereby writers at home can stream a selection of classes and keynotes. I will be teaching my Ultimate Marketing Workshop via live stream!  You don’t want to miss EBWW either in-person or virtually!  Join me! 

November 30, 2023 – 6-7pm EST – Virtual Event – For Covey Club Members
A CoveyClub Special Event with Eva Lesko Natiello 
I’m so excited to join Lesley Jane Seymour and CoveyClub to share my workshop: Communicate Like A Publishing Insider—3 Essential Components of Your Book Publishing Plan. Learn how to identify and execute these three essentials so you can increase visibility, kickstart sales, and make confident decisions on your publishing journey. Plus, you’ll learn the number one mistake new authors make – and how to avoid it! Information on CoveyClub and how to join. 

October 25, 2023 – 7pm – 8pm In-Person
AddamsFest, Gorey & Addams: Animal Instincts
A conversation with Kevin Miserocchi of The Tee & Charles Addams Foundation and The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust’s Will Baker about these two iconic artists moderated by Eva Lesko Natiello. Original art will be featured in the Gallery. 

May 22, 2023 – In-Person PRIVATE EVENT 
Mystery Writers of America, NY Chapter
If you are a member of Mystery Writers of America, I hope you’ll join me for dinner in New York on May 22 where I will be the guest speaker presenting my Find Your Readers Book Marketing Workshop, during which I’ll share the #1 most important marketing strategy for your books to get noticed & increase readership.

May 20, 2023 – 2-3:30p In-Person  
Self-Publish Like A Pro, Montclair Literary Festival
Authors! Want to learn the most strategic way to self-publish? As in the little known, proven way to increase your chances of successin a crowded marketplace? Join me at the Montclair Literary Festival in Montclair, NJ for my Self-Publish Like A Pro Workshop & walk away with the know-how to launch your book with confidence and authority. Register here. 

May 6, 2023 – 9-12p pacific/12-3p eastern Virtual Event 
Find Your Readers Book Marketing Master Class
RARE OPPORTUNITY ALERT! My next Book Marketing Master Class, on May 6th is live online & open to all! This class is typically in-person or for private groups, so I’m thrilled to offer it to authors everywhere! Thanks to the generosity of Novelitics Workshops for hosting me for this 3-hour intensive workshop. You’ll learn everything you need to get your book noticed in a crowded marketplace. Including the #1 most important and successful marketing initiative necessary to bring visibility to your book to increase sales.