The Herbarium Sessions: Workshops and Conversations with Jocelyne

Step into the world of 1885: Discover a landscape of resilience, hidden histories, and the delicate power of women who lived between the lines. My programs invite readers and communities into the living heart of the Lady Aurora Mysteries: a place where Victorian botany becomes language, where women’s stories surface from the margins, and where atmosphere and intrigue intertwine.

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These events are designed for libraries, book clubs, garden clubs, historical societies, and community groups who enjoy rich storytelling, layered research, and the quiet thrill of a mystery unfolding petal by petal.

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Women in the 1880s: Lives Between the Lines

Explore the daily realities of women navigating a world shaped by constraint and expectation.

We look at the unrecorded labor, the quiet (and not so quiet) rebellions, the coded freedoms, and the emotional landscapes that shaped women’s lives in the late 19th century and how these truths breathe through my fiction.

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This program resonates with readers who love history, women’s studies, and the intimate details that bring a forgotten era back to life.

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Victorian Botany & the Hidden Herbarium

In the 19th century, plants were more than decoration — they were messages, metaphors, and sometimes the only language women could safely speak.

This talk explores the botanical traditions, garden cultures, and plant lore of the Victorian era, and how these elements become clues, atmosphere, and emotional architecture in the Lady Aurora Mysteries.

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Perfect for garden clubs, horticultural societies, and readers who find meaning in the quiet intelligence of the natural world.

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Crafting Atmospheric Mysteries

A behind‑the‑scenes look at how I build tension, shape emotional undercurrents, and use setting as both character and catalyst.

We explore:

• how to create slow‑burn intrigue

• how to weave historical detail without overwhelming the reader

• how botany, weather, and landscape become narrative tools

• how women detectives navigate a world not built for them

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Ideal for book clubs, writing groups, and anyone curious about the craft behind a literary mystery.

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Book Club Conversations

Warm, intimate, and tailored to your group’s interests.

These visits — in person or virtual — include:

• Q&A

• behind‑the‑scenes research

• character insights

• thematic discussion

• optional readings

A lovely way to deepen your group’s connection to the stories and the world of Lady Aurora.

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Custom Programs

If your organization has a particular theme, historical focus, or botanical interest, I’m happy to shape a program that fits your audience.

From literary festivals to community gatherings, each event is crafted with care, curiosity, and a sense of shared discovery.

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Booking & Availability

To inquire about availability or schedule an event, please reach out using the contact form below.

I welcome invitations from libraries, book clubs, garden clubs, historical societies, and community groups.

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Let’s bring a little 1885 intrigue and a touch of botanical mystery to your next gathering.