Events

Rita Wilson is available for speaking engagements, author events, book clubs, literary festivals, and book fairs, as well as serving as a judge for literary competitions and writing awards.

An engaging and thoughtful speaker, Rita brings warmth, insight, and authenticity to conversations about storytelling, creativity, women’s voices, travel as transformation, and the writing life. Drawing on her experience as an award-winning author, educator, and artist, she tailors each appearance to the audience—whether an intimate book club discussion or a large public event.

Rita is available for:

  • Author talks & readings

  • Book club visits (in-person or virtual)

  • Literary festivals & book fairs

  • Writing workshops & classroom visits

  • Panel discussions & moderated conversations

  • Judging literary competitions and awards

To inquire about availability or to request a custom appearance, please email Rita at rita.wilson.creative.arts@gmail.com

PAST events

Saturday, December 6 - Robin Hill Park. West Hills Art League Holiday Show and Sale.

Saturday, November 22 - Author book signing and sale. So Blue Greek Ceramics and Gifts, 36 W. Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Sunday, November 2 -B & B Books Book Fair and More. Author book signing and sale. Monaca Turners, Monaca, PA. 11 - 4 pm

Saturday, November 22 - Author book signing and sale. So Blue Greek Ceramics and Gifts, 36 W. Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Monday, October 20 - Private Event Author Talk: Using Vision and Voice to Tell a Story Philanthropic Education Organization PEO

Saturday, October 11: Painting demonstration and book signing. Coraopolis Fall Festival and Art Walk. Project Angels Boutique.

Saturday, September 13 - Saturday, October 11: Art Show Judge. PAEA Arts and Art Educator Show. The Clay Place at 1 Walnut St. Carnegie, PA 15106

September 6: Author Book Signing and Sale. Read Local, Eat Local - Peters Township, PA

September 13: Author Meet & Greet. Station No. 5 - Bradford Woods, PA

July 19: Presentation and Workshop, WCONA Writers on the Prairie Conference - Slippery Rock, PA

May 27: Book talk, The Gilded Page - Tarpon Springs, Florida

May 17: Author Reading and Book Signing, Woolly Bear Books - Carnegie, PA

March 23: Raising Our Voices, Virtual Reading, Carlow University

March 13: Author Meet & Greet with Rita Wilson, Moon Township Public Library - Moon Township, PA

March 1: An Evening with Author, Rita Wilson, Penguin Bookshop - Pittsburgh, PA

February 19: Island Way Book Talk - Clearwater, FL

January 18: Author and Book Signing, Barnes & Noble - Robinson, PA