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Gledé brings a rare combination to every stage: multi award-winning author, seasoned corporate marketer, and working indie professional who has navigated every phase of the publishing journey, backed by a master's degree in communications. Her sessions are practical, engaging, and packed with actionable strategies writers can use immediately.
She speaks on three core areas: Craft, Publishing, and Book Marketing, covering everything from the psychology of addictive fiction and building unforgettable characters, to publishing roadmaps, book packaging, and brand strategy for authors.
Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, or panelist, Gledé has the expertise to engage your audeince tailors her presentations to your audience — from aspiring writers to experienced indie authors ready to level up.
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PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Boston Book Festival | Framingham State University |New England Crime Bake | Women in Publishing Summit | New Hampshire Writers Project 603 Conference | Association of Rhode Island Authors Author Expo | Boston Public Library | Concord Festival of Authors | And more.
AUTHOR BIO
Gledé Browne Kabongo writes addictive, unputdownable psychological thrillers where power, privilege and deadly secrets collide. She is the Eric Hoffer, Next Generation Indie, IPPY, Reader Views, and National Indie Excellence award-winning author of ten novels including: The Forbidden Heiress, Our Wicked Lies, Fool Me Twice, Conspiracy of Silence, A Game of Malice, Vengeance Unwrapped, and the Fearless Series.
Readers have described her work as "unbelievably addictive," "brilliant," "spellbinding," "complex and intense,” and "razor-sharp." Her sophisticated thrillers often feature strong STEM characters, drawing from her insider knowledge as a tech marketer, enabling her to bring authentic detail to the high-stakes worlds of power, ambition, and deception.
Gledé has spoken at multiple industry events and hosts workshops and webinars on fiction writing and marketing. She is the current Vice President of Sisters in Crime (SinC) New England. She lives southwest of Boston with her family.
To learn more about Gledé and her work, visit her author website.








