Totally and Completely Fine Celebration with Elissa Sussman

Get ready for an exciting evening with bestselling author Elissa Sussman at Lovestruck Books as we celebrate the release of her new novel, with a book-talk, Q&A session, and signing! Elissa will be joined in conversation by New York Times bestselling author Katie Cotugno, for a thoughtful discussion about writing, love, reinvention, and what it means to be seen for who you truly are.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Elissa’s work (Funny You Should Ask, Once More With Feeling) or just discovering her for the first time, this is a can’t-miss evening of romance, resilience, and real connection.

EVENT DETAILS

• 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Get settled in and ready for the discussion!
• 7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Elissa and Katie will dive into Totally and Completely Fine
• 7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!
• 8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet Elissa, get your book signed, and snap a photo!
• 9:00 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!

Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person.

ACCESSIBILITY

Check-in will take place at our front entrance on Brattle Street. If you have any accessibility needs, you're welcome to use our side entrance (located on the right side of the building), which is wheelchair accessible and has a ramp.

Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at ZXZlbnRzIHwgbG92ZXN0cnVja2Jvb2tzICEgY29t. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Elissa Sussman is the bestselling author of Once More with Feeling, Funny You Should Ask, and three young adult novels. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their many pets.

ABOUT TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE

From the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask comes an inspiring romance novel about honoring the past, living in the present, and loving for the future.

In her small Montana hometown, Lauren Parker has assumed a few different roles: teenage hell-raiser, sister of superstar Gabe Parker, and most recently, tragically widowed single mother. She’s never cared much about labels or what people thought of her, but dealing with her grief over the loss of her husband, Spencer, has slowly revealed that she’s adrift in her own life.

Then she meets the devilishly handsome actor Ben Walsh on the set of her brother’s new movie. They have instant chemistry, and Lauren realizes that it has been far too long since someone has really and truly seen her. Her rebellious spirit spurs her to dive headfirst into her desire, but when a sexy encounter becomes something more, Lauren finds herself balancing old roles and new possibilities.

There’s still plenty to contend with: small-town rumors, the complications of Ben’s fame, and her daughter’s unpredictable moods. An unexpected fling seemed simple at the time—so when did everything with Ben get so complicated? And is there enough room in his life for the woman Lauren wants to be? Alternating between Lauren’s past with Spencer and her present with Ben, Totally and Completely Fine illuminates what it means to find life-changing love and be true to oneself in the process.

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER

Katie Cotugno is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen books for readers of all ages. She is also the co-author, with Candace Bushnell, of Rules for Being a Girl. Her books have been honored by the Junior Library Guild, the Bank Street Children’s Book Committee, and the Kentucky Association of School Librarians, among others, and translated into more than fifteen languages. Katie is a Pushcart Prize nominee whose work has appeared in The Iowa Review, The Mississippi Review, and Argestes, as well as many other literary magazines. She studied Writing, Literature and Publishing at Emerson College and received her MFA in Fiction at Lesley University. She lives in Boston with her family.

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