AUGUST
Book Signing and Meet and Greet with Deb Francis
Saturday, August 22, 2026 — 1pm – 3pm
2618 N Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801
Description
Deb will be featuring her compelling memoir DISCOMFORT IN THE MANIC MIND: A JOURNEY WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER. it is currently for sale in the store. You will also be able to purchase an autographed copy the day of.
Hope to see you there!
Author Book Signing — Meet and Greet at Bethany Beach Books
Friday, August 28th, 2026 — 6:00pm – 8:00pm
99 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Description
Come for a meet and greet for connection and conversation of Deb’s compelling memoir, DISCOMFORT IN THE MANIC MIND. Books will be available for purchase and to get autographed.
SEPTEMBER
Author Book Signing — Meet and Greet
Thursday, September 10, 2026 — 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Amity Coffee Roasters
8 W Market St, Greenwood, DE 19950
Description
Come for conversation, connection, and some coffee. Meet the author of DISCOMFORT IN THE MANIC MIND, Deborah Francis. Autographed books will be available.
Author Book Signing — Meet and Greet
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — 5pm – 6:30pm
100 Mill Street, Greenwood, DE 19950
Description
Deb Francis will give a community talk of her life journey living with mental illness. Her message is of hope, recovery and resilience.
OCTOBER MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK BOOK TOUR 2026
Reading and Mental Health Discussion to Follow Community Event
Wednesday, October 7th
45 Green Street, Concord, NH 03301
Where
Concord Public Library
45 Green Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-8670
Mental Health Awareness Month Author Talk
Thursday, October 8, 2026 — 4:00pm
871 Main Street, Cotuit, MA 02635
Where
Cotuit Library, Cape Cod – Kirkman Room
871 Main Street, Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-8141
Mental Health Awareness Month Author Talk
Saturday, October 10, 2026 — 11:00am – 1:00pm
35 Shattuck St, Littleton, MA 01460
Where
Reubon Hoar Library
Litteton, MA 01460
(978) 540-2600
Author Book Signing — Meet and Greet
Saturday, October 10th, 2026 — 1:00pm – 3:00pm
76 Fort Eddy Road, Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Where
Books-A-Million
76 Fort Eddy Road, Concord, New Hampshire 03301
(603) 340-5721
Description
Deb Francis will be signing and discussing her new memoir DISCOMFORT IN THE MANIC MIND. Come by and meet this new author and learn about this compelling memoir.
PAST EVENTS
ZOOM PRESENTATION – CONTACT DBSA
What to expect
BOSTON – https://dbsaboston.org
DBSA – Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, Boston
ONLINE ONLY
Email for more information
AWP – Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference & Book Fair 2026
Book Fair Stage – HALL AD – LEVEL 100 Baltimore Convention Ctr/
1 W Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Panel discussion
MAY – MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH BOOK TOUR 2026 DE MD MA NH
NAMIWalks Delaware
Together, we are strong enough to lift hope. Together, we are NAMIWalks.
Please join me for this great event. I will be speaking at the opening ceremony of the walk, sharing some of my journey, living with mental illness..
We invite you to take the walk of your life – with NAMIWalks. Each participant will stand by you and walk by your side, every step of the way.
Together, we will make a powerful change in our community. “Mental Health for All,” here we come.
It’s a walk, a very special walk. And it’s a lifetime’s journey – the lifetimes you will change by joining us today.
Round Table Discussion, Q&A and Journal Entry
Where
Milton Library
121 Union St., Milton, DE 19968(302) 855-1975
| Deb Francis has been invited back to the Milton Library for an intimate evening roundtable circle discussion. During this special gathering, she will share how her personal journey with bipolar disorder began as private journal entries and evolved into a published memoir. She will discuss how writing became instrumental in her healing, growth, and recovery. This evening is centered on connection, conversation, and community support surrounding mental illness. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thoughtful dialogue, ask questions during a dedicated Q&A; session, and participate in a guided journaling experience. Following the discussion and questions, participants will be invited to spend time writing in their own journals, encouraging reflection, expression, and personal exploration in a supportive circle setting. |
READING/MENTAL HEALTH DISCUSSION – MEET THE AUTHOR COMMUNITY EVENT
The Crafty Reader
39 N. Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 381-6306
AUGUST
Milford Library Local Author Sign and Sell Event
Saturday, July 26th – 10:00am – 1:00pm
A life story of recovery living with bipolar disorder. In person community event.
What to expect
Come meet Deb featuring my new memoir DISCOMFORT IN THE MANIC MIND book. It will be available to purchase. See you there!
Official BOOK LAUNCH & Signing! Barnes & Noble – Salisbury, MD
Sunday, July 27th – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
2618 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801
What to expect
Come to the launching of the book DISCOMFORT IN THE MANIC MIND written by local Sussex County, DE author Deborah Francis. Author signing, meet & greet! Bring friends and family!
Community Health Fair
October 4, 2025 – 9am-2pm (Saturday)
97 Central Avenue, Ocean View, DE
Mental Health Awareness Resource Fair, Seaford, DE
October 4, 2025 – 12pm -4pm (Saturday)
The Jay’s Nest, Seaford, DE
Book Signing / Meet & Greet Held at the Crafty Reader in Downtown Milford, DE!
October 11, 2025 – 12pm – 2pm (Saturday)
39 N. Walnut St., Suite 104C, Milford, DE 19963
Join us for Mental Health Awareness week with a book signing as well as meet & greet with Deborah Francis, new author of the memoir DISCOMFORT IN THE MANIC MIND -A Journey with bipolar disorder.
Coffee & Conversation with Deb Francis @ Turning Pages Book Lounge
October 12, 2025 – 10am – 2pm (Sunday)
117 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970
Come for a coffee and conversation with Deb Francis, author of, DISCOMFORT IN THE MANIC MIND -A journey with bipolar disorder. Mental illness awareness week ends on October 12th and Deb will be available for a conversation of life experience and her new memoir in the journey of mental illness. Autographed Books will be available for purchase
Milford Diner! Milford, De
October 16, 2025 – 11:30 (Thursday)
Join us for an interactive conversation with Deborah Francis, new author of the memoir DISCOMFORT IN THE MANIC MIND -A Journey with bipolar disorder. Deb will present her story “A life of reality in recovery living with a mental illness.” Lunch menu and book will be available to purchase.
Book Signing! Barnes & Noble – Salisbury, MD
October 18, 2025 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
2618 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801
What to expect
Come to book signing for the highly talked about book DISCOMFORT IN THE MANIC MIND written by local Sussex County, DE author Deborah Francis. Author signing, meet & greet! Bring friends and family!
Community Event at Milton Library
Deborah’s memoir, “Discomfort in the Manic Mind: A Journey with Bipolar Disorder,” released in July. She has shared her compelling and resonant story for over 20 years. A new resident of Milton, DE (by way of New England, where she launched her speaking career and obtained a national award as a staff member at the National Alliance on Mental Illness/NAMI NH), Deborah is a local powerhouse. Join her for a compelling evening of discussion about her dark days of being diagnosed at the age of 24 and how she lived within mania, psychosis, and depressive suicide ideation. Deb’s fierce determination to gain a sense of recovery is the part of her story that sets an courageous example of hope and resilience.