Join me and if applicable, my co-authors at upcoming book signings, library talks, and other literary events. I love connecting with readers in person. After all, you are the reason I write and I and my co-authors would be honored to have you attend. Check back here regularly for new event announcements!
Upcoming Events
GOD is Watching the Apples – Author Talk, Presentation & Book Signing
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Southington Public Library
255 Main Street, Southington, CT
Co-authors John Salerno, Betsy Tooker, and Chuck Miceli present this heartwarming and inspiring true story that explores how faith, resilience, and human connection transformed a small “box” store in rural Connecticut into a beloved community institution. A visual presentation highlighting key moments from the book and from Tops Marketplace’s incredible history will accompany the talk. The library has several copies available for loan. Discounted books will be available for purchase and signing.
No tickets required. Please register with the library at (860) 628-0947 to reserve your seat and help us accommodate everyone’s needs.
GOD is Watching the Apples – John E. Demello Sr. Veterans Coffee Hour
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Calendar House
388 Pleasant Street, Southington, CT
At the invitation of the Southington Veteran’s Committee, co-authors John Salerno, Betsy Tooker, and Chuck Miceli will provide an engaging overview of GOD is Watching the Apples, accompanied by a narrated visual presentation highlighting key moments from their book and Tops Marketplace’s incredible history. Copies will be available for signing.
Open to Southington CT area veterans. No registration or tickets required. For more information, contact chairperson Rachel Wache at 860-621-0890
GOD is Watching the Apples – Author Talk, Presentation & Book Signing
Friday, May 1, 2026 / 12:00 – 1:15 pm
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCONN Waterbury (OLLI at UCONN)
99 East Main Street, Waterbury CT 06702
At the invitation of OLLI at UCONN, co-authors Chuck Miceli, John Salerno, and Betsy Tooker, will present the “Story Behind the Story” of GOD is Watching the Apples. The authors will discuss the impetus for the book and process of writing this true story of how faith, resilience, and human connection transformed a small “box” store in rural Connecticut into a beloved community institution. A visual presentation highlighting key moments from the book and from Tops Marketplace’s history will accompany the talk. For those who are interested, discounted books will be available for purchase and signing.
Open to the members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and UCONN Waterbury Campus. To learn more about OLLI and apply for classes and membership, contact the OLLI office at UConn Waterbury. 203-236-9924, 475-222-6232 or 475-222-6261, or visit the OLLI website at https://olli.uconn.edu/
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