R. M. Rizzo ~Author
EVENTS and APPEARANCES
I'm happy to schedule an appearance in person or via Zoom with your book club or discussion group.
UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS & APPEARANCES
However, the author is available for virtual presentations at any time.
Past Appearances & Presentations
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 ( 10 to 5 pm)
Book Signing, Discussion
Amelia Island Book Festival
Fernandina Beach Middle School
315 Citrona Drive
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Saturday, Jan. 15, 2019 ( 7 to 8:30 pm)
Thank you for the Shoes and More
Geneline Presentation
Nassau County Geneology Society
Community Meeting Room
Fernandina Beach Library, 25 North 4th St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 ( 9:30 to 4:00 pm)
Indie Author Day Festival, Book Signing, Discussion (free admission)
Norwalk Library
1 Beldon Ave. Norwalk, CT 06850
Satuday, May 19, 2018 (10 to 4 pm)
I Books, 3rd Annual, FWA multi-genre book signing,
The Schultz Center
4019 Boulevard Center Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 ( 10 to 5 pm)
Book Signing, Discussion
Amelia Island Book Festival
Fernandina Beach Middle School
315 Citrona Drive
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 ( 10 to 5 pm)
Book Signing, Discussion
Amelia Island Book Festival
Fernandina Beach Middle School
315 Citrona Drive
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 (9 to 3 pm)
Fall Expo
Journey Church
95707 Amelia Concourse
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 (noon to 2 pm)
Author Speaks Event (booksigning & presentation)
1 Belden Ave
Norwalk, CT 06850
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016
South Island Living & Summer Beach Living Magazines B2B Series
Townies Pizzeria (11:30 am - 1 pm)
819 T. J. Courson Rd.
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Sat. Sept. 10, 2016 (noon to 5 pm)
Chico's at St. John's Town Centre
4791 River City Dr #137,
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Saturday, July 6, 2016 (2:30 to 5 pm)
The Book Loft
Discussion & Book Signing
214 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Sunday, June 25, 2016
IBPA Booth
American Library Association Annual Conference
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
E. 48th Street Market
Dunwoody, GA
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 ( 6 to 8 pm)
EABC
Florida House Inn
22 S 3rd St.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Tuesday, March 10, 2016
Marketing Matters
River City Writers (FWA)
10599 Deerwood Park Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 996-0325
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 ( 10 to 6 pm)
Book Signing, Discussion
Amelia Island Book Festival
Fernandina Beach Middle School
315 Citrona Drive
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
​Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 - 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Book Signing, Reception, Discussion
BOOKS PLUS
1743 So. 8th Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
​Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 - 6:30 pm
"Marketing Matters" Presentation
WRITERS BY THE SEA- Florida Writer's Association Chapter
Amelia Island Museum of History
233 So. Third Street
Fernandina Beach, FL
​Friday, Nov. 7, 2015 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Reception, Reading & Discussion
Discussion, Wine & Cheese 3 - 4 pm
THE BOOK LOFT
214 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Book Celebration - Thank You for the Shoes
Bertucci's
54 Boston Post Rd. (on the Norwalk/Darien townline)
Darien, CT 06820
​Oct. 17, 2015 - 2:30 - 4:30 pm.
Norwalk, and greater Fairfield County, is an area that plays promimently in Thank You for the Shoes. The author will be on hand for a reading, discussion, and book signing in promotion of her new book. Refreshments will be served. RSVP via email or phone to enjoy this special event.
Book Launch-Thank You for the Shoes
Art on Centre Gallery, Florida - Amelia Island
503 Centre St., Amelia Island, FL , 32034
Oct. 3, 2015 - 3:00 - 4:30 pm - Launch Reception RSVP required
4:30- 6:00 pm conversation and book signing. Open to the public
Florida Writers Association
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL June 27, 2015
Raffaela Marie presented at the Florida Writers Association meeting in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Her presentation titled "Marketing Matters" covered the seven steps needed to "Getting Your Book Into Readers Hands". Raffaela Marie entertained questions at the end of her presentation. More than 40 local area writers, many of whom were already published turned out for the event.