Upcoming Events
Free Library of Springfield Township
October 6, 2025
7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble Doylestown, PA
Lecture, Q and A, and Book Signing
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
“TEA AND TALK” (Private Event)
SENIORS CONVERSATION ABOUT LIFE’S THRESHOLD MOMENTS
October 26, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Montgomeryville, PA
Presentation, Q and A, and Book Signing
November 1, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Bucks County Free Library
Author Fair
November 8, 2025
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Past Events
Vancouver International Publishing Conference
Sunday June 8,2025
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Avalon Free Public Library
Spring into Summer: Art and Authors on Dune
May 31, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Philadelphia Protestant Home
May 27, 2025
2:00 PM
6401 Martins Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA. 19111
Local Author Helen Burke presents her new book, followed by Q and A
Just Tell Them I Love Them: A hospice chaplain’s invitations to live well
Free Library of Springfield Township
Conversation with Local Author Helen Burke
“What Really Matters”
May 21, 2025
2:00 PM
How do some of our hardest challenges contribute to living richer more meaningful lives? And what does end of life have to teach us about living well now?
Doylestown Bookshop
Local Author Expo
May 10, 2025
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Doylestown Bookshop
16 S. Main Street
Doylestown, PA
Barnes and Noble Plymouth Meeting
Book Signing
April 26, 2025
1:00 PM
Awakened Heart Center for Spiritual Living
Guest Celebrant
Sunday, March 2, 2025
10:30 AM
2119 The Highway, Wilmington Delaware 19810
www.awakenedheart.net
THE PHILADELPHIAN
BOOK CLUB
And a big THANK YOU to my dear friend Mary Ann Tancredi for hosting me for THE PHILADELPHIAN BOOK CLUB on March 18th.
THE SOLO AGER and
LA VIDA PRIDE
Guest Speaker
Presenting on March 27th at the monthly meeting of THE SOLO AGER and LA VIDA PRIDE was very rich — great discussions about end of life planning, hospice, home vigils etc. Planning for a peaceful death requires and LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE NOW.
Rotary Club of Springfield Township
Guest Speaker
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Circle of Miracles Sunday Celebration
Guest Speaker
Sunday, December 15, 2024
10:00 – 11:30 AM
10 Beulah Road
New Britain, PA
info@circleofmiracles.org
Pebble Hill Church
Doylestown, PA
Helen’s message during the October 20th Sunday Celebration referenced two stories from her new book Just Tell Them I Love Them. Together the community explored qualities of presence and the power it holds to heal. A study group is being formed to discuss other important themes central to the book.
BOOK READING
ROCK HALL, MARYLAND
Many thanks to Marta Kumar and Kelly at Selkie Books of Rock Hall for hosting a book discussion and signing on October 13th. The entire weekend was gorgeous and we celebrated with several old friends, and new alike. Two surprise visits included a High School friend and a dear former hospice colleague. Marta’s warmth and hospitality are unmatched. She is a true champion of the entire Rock Hall community.
Circle of Women Launch Celebration
Thank you to the beautiful circle of women who gathered on October 9th for a book reading / signing and exploration of the theme of “Threshold Moments”. What rich conversation and delicious food we enjoyed! Special thanks to Jackie Lesser Faust for hosting.
BOOK LAUNCH
Much gratitude to Jessie Goodman for capturing this short video overview of my writing process and glimpses of the launch celebration.
Thanks for all who came out on September 29th, my 73rd birthday to the launch of Just Tell Them I Love Them. It was a magical day from start to finish.
