David K. Leff, Essayist, Poet, Lecturer

June 3, 2012, 9:00 a.m., Nature Poetry Workshop, Farmington, CT

Sunday, June 3, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., at Farmington's historic Hill-Stead Museum I'll lead a workshop focused on nature poetry.  Included will be readings, discussion, a walk of the museum's beautiful grounds, and a writing assignment with feedback.  What better place to be inspired than at the home of the Sunken Garden Poetry Festival.  Registration is limited.  The Museum is at 35 Mountain Road in Farmington.  More information about registration to follow.

August 3, 2012, 6 to 8 p.m., Sixteenth Annual Sharon, CT Summer Book Signing

I'll be among a variety of authors signing their books at a festival benefitting the Hotchkiss Library. 

Every summer the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon holds a book signing gala to benefit this beautiful historic institution. Around thirty authors will sign their latest books for hundreds of ticketed book lovers.  The festive fundraiser, where wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres are served, is held under big white tents on the library grounds, adjacent to the village green in Litchfield County, the hilly northwest corner of the state.  For more information see www.hotchkisslibrary.org