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Start: 10:00 am
A selection of books that mostly go on sale Tuesday, January 31st -- some books are now varying their traditional Tues. on-sale dates, check with staff if you have questions.
You can also purchase many of the below in eBook format. Just click the Happy Reading! Signed titles may arrive later in the month. Contact the staff to reserve a copy.
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Start: 6:00 pm
Mysterious Galaxy is proud to be partnering with Adventures by the Book for an exciting off-site event with author Drusilla Campbell in San Diego. For reservations and information, please visit their website. Start: 7:00 pm
In addition to presenting the general principles that govern all fantasy fiction, including the mistakes that can doom a manuscript's chances, author, teacher and bookseller Kris Neri will share what it takes to snag a publication slot in each of the most popular forms of cross-category paranormal fiction, including magical realism, urban fantasy, humorous urban fantasy, and paranormal romance. She'll even touch on writing fantasy fiction for teens, sharing which teen fiction area offers the best opportunities. | 3
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Start: 2:30 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Author, teacher and bookseller Kris Neri challenges fake psychic Samantha Brennan and genuine Celtic goddess/FBI agent Annabelle Haggerty with the mysteries of the Southwest – Sedona, Roswell, and Area 51 – in Magical Alienation. High Crimes on the Magical Plane, which introduced Annabelle and Samantha, was a Lefty nominee at the Left Coast Crime convention for the best humorous novel of 2010. With Brett Battles and Howard Gordon. Start: 2:30 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Executive producer of TV shows such as The X-Files and 24, and co- creator of the Showtime original series Homeland, Howard Gordon brings readers a suspense packed thrill ride with his latest novel Hard Target. The sequel to Gideon's War, Gordon brings back rogue brothers Gideon and Tillman Davis as they attempt to stop a powerful conspiracy that may topple the entire US government. Along with his writing credits, Gordon, a Princeton University graduate, is also an active member of the Pacific Counsel on International Relations. With Brett Battles and Kris Neri. Start: 2:30 pm
End: 4:00 pm
From the fifth grade on, Brett Battles began telling people he was going to be a writer. At the time he didn’t realize how long that would take, but with his debut novel, The Cleaner, Battles achieved his goal. Eight novels later, the Barry Award winner brings readers his latest novel, No Return – a standalone work layered with intrigue and suspense. With Kris Neri and Howard Gordon. |
