OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Write it now: Books and Short Stories
January 26, 2016 (1 PM – 2:30 PM)
- LOCATION: Anastasia Island Branch Library – St. Augustine, FL
- WHAT: Lauren Makarov joins a panel of authors as a guest speaker discussing the art of writing nonfiction.
- WHO: Lauren Makarov + Panel of Authors
- Join us at the Anastasia Island Branch Library to see Lauren Makarov & other authors as they discuss different topics of writing. “”Write It Now: Books and Short Stories.” is being held January 26, 2016, from 1 pm-2:30 pm at the Anastasia Island Branch Library. Directions here

Expression through Creative Writing
November 11, 2015 (11 AM – 1:00 PM)
- LOCATION: Anastasia Island Branch Library – St. Augustine, FL
- WHAT: Creative Writing Workshop featuring Lauren Makarov & Katelin Maloney.
- WHO: Lauren Makarov & Katelin Maloney
- Come visit the Anastasia Island Branch Library near Anastasia Blvd and A Street in Saint Augustine to see Lauren Makarov & Katelin Maloney as they discuss their process and different techniques and brainstorming techniques for Creative Writing! “Expression through Creative Writing – Workshop is being held November 14, 2015, from 11 am-1 pm at the Anastasia Island Branch Library. Directions here

Florida Heritage Book Festival
September 26, 2015 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- LOCATION: Flagler College Ringhaver Student Center – St. Augustine, FL
- WHAT: Lauren Makarov on site at Flagler College Ringhaver Student Center as a Market Vendor!
- WHO: Lauren Makarov
- Come visit the Florida Heritage Book Festival and see Lauren Makarov as a Market Vendor for the event! Book festival is being held September 26, 2015, from 9 am-5 pm at the Flagler College Ringhaver Student Center. Directions here
Learn more: http://fhbookfest.com/

Healing Words, Healing Hearts – Writing Workshop
Saturday, September 5, 2015 (2:00 – 4:00 PM)
- LOCATION: Anastasia Library – St. Augustine Beach, FL
- WHAT: Lauren Makarov & Katelin Maloney on site at the Anastasia Library teaming up for a writing workshop!
- WHO: Lauren Makarov and Katelin Maloney
- Join author’s Lauren Makarov and Katelin Maloney as they team together to advocate for domestic violence. Healing Words, Healing Hearts writing workshop will be held September 5, 2015, from 2-4 pm at the Anastasia library. Come learn how to find one’s voice through writing.
Learn more: http://www.sjcpls.org/content/writers-workshop-healing-words-healing-hearts
Betty Griffin House 5K Run & Walk-a-thon
Saturday, April 18, 2015
- LOCATION: The Pier – St. Augustine Beach, FL
- WHAT: Lauren Makarov on site at the Betty Griffin House 5K Run & Walk-a-thon selling books and supporting the cause!
- WHO: Lauren Makarov and Supporters of the Betty Griffin House
- Lauren Makarov will be on site with her book, Reflecting On Domestic Violence – Understanding the Emotional Aftermath, that dives into the rough topic of domestic violence. Lauren will be available for signings and to share her stories, her passion, and her support with other 5K and walk-a-thon attendees. Come out, say hello, and join in the fun! The race starts at 8:00 AM at the Saint Augustine Beach Pier!

Southern Women’s Show Convention
Friday, October 17, 2014
- LOCATION: Prime Osborn Convention Center – Jacksonville, FL
- WHAT: Lauren Makarov on site at the Southern Women’s Show
- WHO: Lauren Makarov and Jacksonville, FL community
- Lauren Makarov on site on behalf of domestic violence sharing her stories, her passion, and her support with convention attendees and fellow people of the community. Come out and say hello!

LAUREN MAKAROV FEATURED IN OCTOBER ISSUE OF SPINNAKER MAGAZINE
Lauren Makarov, UNF alumna, took the stage and stood behind the podium. She read her poem “When you realize”:
When a man takes a belt and threatens you,
You begin to feel like a child again.
When you consciously consider your every
move to avoid punishment,
you begin to live like a fugitive.
When you look into the mirror and realize
You’re in jail,
You know it’s time to wake up.

The Biz – WBZW Radio 1520
Friday, October 10, 2014
- LOCATION: WBZW 1520 – Orlando, FL
- WHAT: WBZW 1520 Orlando Radio hosts author Lauren Makarov on My Hometown with Jim Turner
- WHO: Radio Interview – Lauren Makarov
- Lauren Makarov speaks as a radio guest on behalf of Domestic Violence and dives into her book, Reflecting on Domestic Violence and Understanding the Emotional Aftermath during a radio interview with Jim Turner.

GOLIATH RADIO WELE 1380
Monday, October 6, 2014
- LOCATION: WELE 1380 – Ormond Beach, FL
- WHAT: ‘Goliath Radio hosts Lauren Makarov on the Bobbie Thomas Show’
- WHO: Radio Interview – Lauren Makarov
- Lauren Makarov speaks on behalf of Domestic Violence and dives into her book, Reflecting on Domestic Violence and Understanding the Emotional Aftermath

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
- LOCATION: University of N. Florida
- TIME: 7:30pm
- WHAT: ‘Take Back the Night’ – Cross Campus March & Candlelight Vigil
- WHO: Guest Speaker – Lauren Makarov
- The University of North Florida Women’s Center and Alpha Chi Omega women’s fraternity will observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the six annual “Take Back the Night” march and candlelight vigil Wednesday, Oct. 1. More than 400 UNF students and community members are expected to participate in this event.