September 19-25, 2027
Join me and novelist Richard Babcock for an unforgettable week-long retreat in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region of France.
Writers of all genres are welcome!
Our retreat is currently in the planning phase. Please join our waiting list to be first to reserve your spot! See more details below.

The package includes six nights in a beautiful room with an ensuite bathroom, meals prepared by an onsite chef, fifteen hours of workshop instruction and a one-on-one private critique. We’ll aim to produce vibrant work that takes you to a new level of creativity and achievement.
Saturday, October 26 – Boston, MA
Boston Book Festival
Copley Square, Boston, MA
Sunday, November 3 – Washington, D.C.
Politics and Prose
5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
In conversation with Maureen Dowd
Thursday, November 7 – New York City
Rizzoli
1133 Broadway, NY, NY
In Conversation with Katha Pollitt
Tuesday, November 12 – Evanston, Il.
Bookends & Beginnings
1620 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, Il.
In Conversation with Doug Seibold
Thursday, November 14 – Chicago, Il.
The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, Il.
In Conversation with Laura Washington
Monday, February 10 – Chicago, Il.
The University Club
76 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Il.
Wednesday, February 12 – Chicago, Il.
The Woman’s Athletic Club
626 Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il.
Thursday February 13 – Chicago, Il.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Details TBA
Saturday, March 29 – Washington, CT.
The Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Road, Washington, CT.
For information about scheduling a speaking engagement or event with Gioia
please contact Jessica Case at jessica@pegasusbooks.us for Coco at the Ritz,
or Carrie Olivia Adams at coa@uchicago.edu for Firebrands.
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