Fairfield County Story Lab

10/15/2026

Well said, wonderful Violet. ❤️

Writing is such a solitary thing. Even when you’re riffing with beta readers or your editor, it’s largely a game of ping pong where the ball sits on your side of the table, with JUST your eyes on it, for a very long time.

And then, one day, you send that book out into the world, and suddenly it isn’t just yours anymore. It becomes a shared thing, somehow, OURS. It is the trippiest thing.

I honestly don’t know what strange alchemy or kismet has led Not Good Neighbors to find so many incredible people. There have been more than a few messages, comments, and interactions that have brought me to tears. (Petty Bettys forever. You know who you are. ❤️) and this was one of them.

All that time spent wondering whether folks would follow me into my little imaginary world and if it’d land for them. And then someone you’ve never met tells you that your book made them laugh and yearn and that they’re going to keep it around as an emotional support story.

AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT STORY. 😭 What do you even do with that?

Anyway, I suppose this is my very long winded way of saying that if you’ve ever taken a moment to tell an author you loved their book, please know that it probably meant more to them than you realized. And to everyone who’s done that for me, thank you (for reading, for reaching out, for the sweetest words, and for making something that started out as mine feel like ours).

What a strange, wonderful thing it is that words on a page can build bridges between people who might otherwise never have found each other. 💜🩷 My heart is so full!!

09/29/2026

Happy Pub Day to Lab member emerita Jane Green!!

Happy publication day to me! I think that technically this is the best book I have written. I love Missy, Preeti, Lucy, and of course, Noah. It was a labor of love to birth this particular baby, and am so glad it is now out in the world. Available wherever you buy books (but probably easiest to find it online). ❤️

09/28/2026

Violet is on a roll!!!❤️❤️❤️

The following is an interview with author Violet Lumani regarding the recent release of the romantic comedy novel, Not Good Neighbors, with Entangled

09/24/2026

We're looking forward to it!!

Four local artists will discuss their work and creative processes at a free Fairfield Arts Commission event in October.

09/21/2026

Liv Constantine is the bestselling author of “The Last Mrs. Parrish,” among other works, with more than 2 million books sold worldwide, and two major movie deals. Lynne, who is half of the dynamic duo, is a master of plot, intrigue, character and suspense. How does she do it? Find out in person, on Sunday, 9/27, at the Story Lab, in this exclusive Q&A for writers, creatives, aspiring writers, and readers. https://fcwritersstudio.com/ask-me-anything-with-lynne.../

08/24/2026

What a fun and informative event! Thank you for sharing your book - and your heart - with us!!

08/14/2026

Say hello, bring a friend and have some fun with writer and Lab member Dan Remmes at his book launch on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Fairfield University Bookstore - Downtown, from 6-7 p.m. Hope to see you there!!

Author Dan Remmes will host a Meet & Greet for the launch of his new book, Grumpy Old Dan, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tue., August 18, at the Fairfield University Store, 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT. From the writer of the critically acclaimed Grumpy Old Men: The Musical comes Grumpy Old Dan, a collection...

08/14/2026

Come one, come all to a launch party for the Lab's own Violet Lumani, author of "Not Good Neighbors," which is rocking bookstores nationwide! Meet Violet, learn how she brought the book to fruition, buy her book and get it signed, and meet other fun and interesting readers and writers! Free at the Story Lab (where Violet wrote her book!), on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 2-3:30 p.m.

Not Good Neighbors

06/02/2026

Hats off and Prosecco popped to the Lab's very own Violet Lumani!!

Not Good Neighbors

05/01/2026

"Enemies-to-lovers perfection combined with unforgettable banter and non-stop laughter. I couldn’t put it down!” Enough said!! Way to go, Violet Lumani - Author

Losing my mind over this quote from Marni Mann 😭

“Enemies-to-lovers perfection combined with unforgettable banter and non-stop laughter. I couldn’t put it down!”

Thank you so much for reading Penny & Jack’s story and for saying such kind things about Not Good Neighbors. I’m still processing the fact that this is real 💕