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Pre-Orders for February 2026 delivery are available here. Based on the true story of my grandfather’s childhood, Three Rivers Home is a poignant tale of siblings, sacrifices, and true belonging. Set in early 20th-century Pittsburgh, it follows the journey of Francesco “Frankie” Fortunato, his sister Maria, and brother Joey, as their Italian immigrant parents’ dream collapses under…

Lara’s full-time journalism career spanned from 2000 to 2011, with freelance work in 2013. Her work was featured in the following publications. Selected works are linked below.

Lara Brenckle Malmont is a Pittsburgh native who specializes in writing about the people, places, and stories that call us home.