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Learn more about book signings, public appearances, conferences and other in-person events surrounding “Three Rivers Home.” Readers rock, and I’m always interested in helping more people find and tell great stories.

Out Now. Order here to get your copy. 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 Brenckle Malmont is a Pittsburgh native who specializes in writing about the people, places, and stories that call us home.

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.