Praise for Our Share of Morning
"Original, clever, deftly crafted, eloquent . . . Our Share of Morning is an extraordinary and engaging read from beginning to end."
—Midwest Book Review
Runner-up for the 2025 New England Book Festival award for regional literature.
"A lyrical, slow-burning family saga that finds poetry in hardship and tenderness in survival."
—Kirkus Reviews
“. . . a richly layered novel. The author is a skilled storyteller who captivates readers . . . Five stars.”
–Readers’ Favorite
"A poignant and beautifully crafted novel that delves into themes of love, loss, and forgiveness. At its heart are sisters Violet and Gloria Campo, who navigate the complexities of family relationships, the pain of losing those most precious to them, and the often-fraught journey of moving beyond those losses. What’s most remarkable is how Bonazzoli captures both the fragility and resilience of the human spirit. . . . Our Share of Morning is a touching exploration of the heartaches that tear us apart, but more importantly, the bonds that hold us together."
—Cynthia Reeves, award-winning author of The Last Whaler
"Reading this beautifully crafted novel is a deeply moving experience."
—Johnna Bragg, award-winning author of Exit 8
Available now at Bookshop.org or your favorite bookstore.
"Original, clever, deftly crafted, eloquent . . . Our Share of Morning is an extraordinary and engaging read from beginning to end."
—Midwest Book Review
Runner-up for the 2025 New England Book Festival award for regional literature.
"A lyrical, slow-burning family saga that finds poetry in hardship and tenderness in survival."
—Kirkus Reviews
“. . . a richly layered novel. The author is a skilled storyteller who captivates readers . . . Five stars.”
–Readers’ Favorite
"A poignant and beautifully crafted novel that delves into themes of love, loss, and forgiveness. At its heart are sisters Violet and Gloria Campo, who navigate the complexities of family relationships, the pain of losing those most precious to them, and the often-fraught journey of moving beyond those losses. What’s most remarkable is how Bonazzoli captures both the fragility and resilience of the human spirit. . . . Our Share of Morning is a touching exploration of the heartaches that tear us apart, but more importantly, the bonds that hold us together."
—Cynthia Reeves, award-winning author of The Last Whaler
"Reading this beautifully crafted novel is a deeply moving experience."
—Johnna Bragg, award-winning author of Exit 8
Available now at Bookshop.org or your favorite bookstore.
Upcoming Events
For media inquiries, please contact my publicist, Melissa Gerety, at [email protected].
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 3:20 p.m.: Laura will be presenting on a panel at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs' annual conference, Room 309. Moderated by award-winning author Cynthia Reeves, the panel will discuss: Narrative Constellations: Exploring the Boundaries of the Novel-in-Stories. Other panelists include authors Michael Martone, Rachel Cantor, and Sidik Fofana. Throughout the conference (March 4-7), stop by the Sibylline Press booth (#616) to purchase a signed copy of Our Share of Morning.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 4:00 p.m.: Join Laura and Maine mystery writer Maureen Anne Jennings, author of the Rose Leary Mystery Series, at the Buck Memorial Library in Bucksport, Maine, for their program What Did She Know and How Did She Know It? Revealing Secrets in Fiction. Laura and Maureen will discuss the techniques authors use to keep--and reveal--secrets in their fiction. They will also read from their novels and answer audience questions about their creative process. Refreshments will be served, and books will be available for sale from BookStacks. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 2:00-3:00 p.m.: Laura will be reading from Our Share of Morning at Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Drive, Orono, Maine.
Thursday, April 9, 2026: Tune in to WABI Bangor, where Laura will be interviewed for the Bangor Book Talk segment on the nightly news--on the eve of National Siblings Day!
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 12:00-2:30 p.m.: Laura will be reading from Our Share of Morning with the Queen City Scribes at the Bangor Beer Company, 330 Bangor Mall Blvd., Bangor, Maine.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m.: Join Laura for a Sip & Sign wine-tasting and book-signing event at Freya's Café on 7 Main Street in Rockport, Maine. Laura will be reading from Our Share of Morning and chatting about the world behind this dual-narrative novel.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m.: Join Laura for a Sip & Sign wine-tasting and book-signing event at The Store Ampersand at 22 Mill Street in Orono, Maine. Laura will be reading from Our Share of Morning and chatting about the world behind this dual-narrative novel.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:00-7:30 p.m.: Join Laura and award-winning poet Carolyn Locke for a discussion of tuberculosis in poetry and prose at the Camden Public Library at 55 Main Street, Camden, Maine. Carolyn and Laura will also read from their books and answer audience questions about their creative process. Refreshments will be served, and books will be available for sale and signing. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Video Recordings of Previous Events
Watch a virtual reading hosted by The Poets Corner and featuring Laura reading from Consecration Pond and Morgan Talty reading from Night of the Living Rez, here. (Recorded on Sunday, March 5, 2023, from 4:00-5:30 p.m.)
Watch Laura's program on the short-story cycle--what it is and how it compares to a novel--given at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor here. (Recorded on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 3:00-4:00 p.m.)
For media inquiries, please contact my publicist, Melissa Gerety, at [email protected].
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 3:20 p.m.: Laura will be presenting on a panel at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs' annual conference, Room 309. Moderated by award-winning author Cynthia Reeves, the panel will discuss: Narrative Constellations: Exploring the Boundaries of the Novel-in-Stories. Other panelists include authors Michael Martone, Rachel Cantor, and Sidik Fofana. Throughout the conference (March 4-7), stop by the Sibylline Press booth (#616) to purchase a signed copy of Our Share of Morning.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 4:00 p.m.: Join Laura and Maine mystery writer Maureen Anne Jennings, author of the Rose Leary Mystery Series, at the Buck Memorial Library in Bucksport, Maine, for their program What Did She Know and How Did She Know It? Revealing Secrets in Fiction. Laura and Maureen will discuss the techniques authors use to keep--and reveal--secrets in their fiction. They will also read from their novels and answer audience questions about their creative process. Refreshments will be served, and books will be available for sale from BookStacks. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 2:00-3:00 p.m.: Laura will be reading from Our Share of Morning at Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Drive, Orono, Maine.
Thursday, April 9, 2026: Tune in to WABI Bangor, where Laura will be interviewed for the Bangor Book Talk segment on the nightly news--on the eve of National Siblings Day!
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 12:00-2:30 p.m.: Laura will be reading from Our Share of Morning with the Queen City Scribes at the Bangor Beer Company, 330 Bangor Mall Blvd., Bangor, Maine.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m.: Join Laura for a Sip & Sign wine-tasting and book-signing event at Freya's Café on 7 Main Street in Rockport, Maine. Laura will be reading from Our Share of Morning and chatting about the world behind this dual-narrative novel.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m.: Join Laura for a Sip & Sign wine-tasting and book-signing event at The Store Ampersand at 22 Mill Street in Orono, Maine. Laura will be reading from Our Share of Morning and chatting about the world behind this dual-narrative novel.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:00-7:30 p.m.: Join Laura and award-winning poet Carolyn Locke for a discussion of tuberculosis in poetry and prose at the Camden Public Library at 55 Main Street, Camden, Maine. Carolyn and Laura will also read from their books and answer audience questions about their creative process. Refreshments will be served, and books will be available for sale and signing. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Video Recordings of Previous Events
Watch a virtual reading hosted by The Poets Corner and featuring Laura reading from Consecration Pond and Morgan Talty reading from Night of the Living Rez, here. (Recorded on Sunday, March 5, 2023, from 4:00-5:30 p.m.)
Watch Laura's program on the short-story cycle--what it is and how it compares to a novel--given at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor here. (Recorded on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 3:00-4:00 p.m.)