February 19, 2015 Phyllis Martino-Nugent will speak at the Amici Lodge of the Sons of Italy in Blackwood, New Jersey.  The Lodge meets in the Gloucester Township Senior Citizens' Center, 1261 Chews Landing Road.  Topics will include the inspiration for her novels with an Italian theme, her travels in Italy, and useful tips on planning to visit Italy.

February 15, 2011 Phyllis Martino-Nugent spoke at the Amici Lodge of the Sons of Italy in Blackwood, New Jersey.  The Lodge meets in the Gloucester Township Senior Citizens' Center, 1261 Chews Landing Road.  Copies of The Duke's Amulet were available for signing and purchase.

March 14, 2011 Phyllis Martino-Nugent spoke at the meeting of Circolo Italiano, an educational organization aimed at acquainting its members with the cultural heritage of Italy.  Meetings take place at the Borough Hall, 7th and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights, New Jersey.  Copies of The Duke's Amulet were available for signing and purchase.

"Italian America"

"Italian America," the official publication of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America, in the Summer 2009 edition on page 13, Bulletin Board has listed for New Jersey, Author Phyllis Martino-Nugent who speaks on her historical novels set in Italy and book signing availability.