Events
2023
September 11-16
Postponed until Spring 2024, check back for new dates
La Beluge, Le Luberon, Provence, France
A writing and cooking retreat
Jan will be teaching a memoir writing class in the afternoons, while French-trained chef Kelly Goehler teaches cooking classes in the mornings, and provides fabulous meals, while we explore Provence together. Contact Kelly or Jan through this website for more information.
October 18, 7 p.m.
Weston Public Library
Weston, MA
The Combat Zone and the impact of the trials on criminal justice will be the topic. Jan will be signing books after her talk.
November 14, 11:30 a.m.
Martin Institute for Law and Society
Stonehill College
Easton, MA
Jan will be discussing The Combat Zone and the impact of the trials on Boston and criminal justice
November 15, 7 p.m.
Dedham Historical Society
Dedham, MA
Jan will be discussing The Combat Zone and Boston in the 1970s
Previous Events
2023
February 2, 12 p.m.
Hyannis Yacht Club, Hyannis, MA
Jan will be the guest speaker at luncheon at the Hyannis Yacht Club
February 7, 7 p.m.
Wellesley Free Library, Wellesley, MA
Discussion about the 1976 murder that impacted the city and the state
February 15, 7 p.m.
Robbins Library, Arlington, MA
Jan will be discussing The Combat Zone: Murder, Race, and Boston’s Struggle for Justice
March 8, 7 p.m.
Wayland Free Library, Wayland, MA
Jan will be talking about the tragic murder of Harvard football player Andy Puopolo in Boston’s old Combat Zone
March 9, 7 p.m.
Goodnow Library, Sudbury, MA
Thursday evening author’s talk about the 1976 Puopolo murder in Boston and its repercussions
March 16, 7 p.m.
Barnes and Noble, Legacy Place, Dedham, MA
Jan will be speaking and signing books
April 6, 7 p.m.
Thayer Library, Braintree, MA
Jan will be giving an author’s presentation about The Combat Zone
June 1, 7 p.m.
Tales of Cape Cod
Olde Colonial Courthouse, Barnstable Village, MA
Jan will be talking about how puritanical old Boston ended up with a crime-ridden red light district in the 1970s, and how the murder of a Harvard football player ignited the call for a clean-up
2022
January 20, 7:00 p.m. EST
Westwood Public Library
Jan will be talking about The Combat Zone live and virtually at the main library on High Street. Open to all.
Register here
February 23, 5:30 p.m. EST
Massachusetts Historical Society
Jan is honored to be talking about the 1976 Puopolo murder in The Combat Zone and its impact at the beautiful Massachusetts Historical Society on Boylston Street and also, virtually.
More information
March 16, 12:30 p.m. ET
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Tufts University
Jan will be discussing Murder Convictions and the Media at a members only event
April 6, 7 p.m.
Brookline Booksmith (MA)
Jan will be interviewing Mark Arsenault about his terrific new book, The Imposter’s War
More information
April 22-24
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center (MD)
Jan will be at the Malice Domestic Mystery Conference, nominated for the Agatha award for best non-fiction of 2021 will be attending the conference and speaking on a panel of author nominees Saturday morning.
Register now
May 10, 7:00 p.m. ET
Franklin Library (MA)
“We aren’t Making This Up” A Sisters In Crime event:
Jan will be be on a panel with true crime writers Maureen Boyle, Sue Coletta, and nonfiction writer and crime novelist M.J. Soni
Register now
May 24, 2-3:30 p.m. ET
Warwick Public Library (RI)
Jan will be on a true crime panel with award-winning authors, Maureen Boyle, Kate Flora and John Nardizzi
More information
June 23, 6:00 p.m. ET
An Unlikely Story (MA)
Jan will be in conversation with writer Barbara Shapiro, author of Metropolis
More information
August 20, 2 to 4 p.m. ET
Edgartown Books
44 Main Street, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard
Jan will be signing books on the porch
More information
September 8-11
Bouchercon
Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 Marquette Ave
A nominee for an Anthony award for best non fiction in 2022, Jan will be attending the mystery conference, speaking on a panel, and crossing her fingers pretty tightly.
More information
September 20, 6:30 p.m.
Dedham Public Library, Dedham, MA
Come join Jan for a discussion about the tragic murder of a Harvard football player that fueled outrage over the city’s old Combat Zone
October 4, 7 p.m.
Morrill Memorial Library, Norwood, MA
Jan will be talking about The Combat Zone Tuesday evening, taking questions and signing books
October 12, 6:30 p.m.
Kingston Public Library, Kingston, MA
If you live on the South Shore, please come hear Jan’s presentation of a historical murder that changed Boston and criminal justice
October 26, 7 p.m.
Hingham Public Library, Hingham, MA
Another on the South Shore… Discussion about a tragic murder that had a lasting impact on the city
October 29, 2-3 p.m.
Boston Book Festival, Copley Plaza, Boston, MA
Jan will be signing books in the UMass Press booth
November 30, 6:30 p.m.
Lynnfield Public Library, Lynnfield, MA
Discussion and book signing of The Combat Zone: Murder, Race and Boston’s Struggle for Justice
December 8, 5:30 p.m.
Edgartown Public Library, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Jan will talking about 70’s Boston and The Combat Zone at the start of the “Christmas in Edgartown” holiday weekend
2021
October 6, 6-7 p.m.
Boston Public Library
Jan will be discussing The Combat Zone: Murder, Race, and Boston’s Struggle for Justice
October 20, 5 p.m. EST
Kristina Parro will interview Jan live on Instagram about The Combat Zone: Murder, Race and Boston’s Struggle for Justice
To tune in, follow Jan on Instagram
November 9, 10 to 10:30 a.m. EST
WPRO Radio, Voice of Southern New England, 99.7 FM, 630 AM
Tune in to listen to Jan talk about how much research, writing and agony went into: The Combat Zone: Murder, Race and Boston’s Struggle for Justice
November 10, 7 to 8 p.m. EST
Virtual Corning Author Series, Online
Tewksbury Library, MA
Jan will be discussing how the 1976 murder of Harvard football player left a lasting imprint on the city, state and criminal justice system.
Register here
November 12 & 13
New England Crime Bake Mystery Conference
Jan will be speaking on a True Crime Panel
December 8, 7:30 p.m. EST
MASSterList Book Club author talk
Jan will be interviewed about The Combat Zone, Murder, Race and Boston’s Struggle for Justice. To participate, subscribe to MASSterList (it’s free and also my favorite go-to for Massachusetts news) and register for this virtual event.
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