Author Appearance: Stan Sakai

Stan Sakai, creator of the comic book series Usagi Yojimbo, will appear at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA on May 11th from 11:00am to 12:30pm, in conjunction with the museum’s new exhibit, “Samurai!” Visit http://www.mfa.org/programs/special-event/lecture-stan-sakai-happygiant-usagi-yojimbo-and-creative-process to learn more.

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Author Appearance: Joe Hill

Joe Hill will appear at Books-A-Million in South Portland, ME to present his new book NOS4A2 on May 11th at 2:00pm.

Vic is strangely gifted: she can find anything missing (be it a bracelet or the answer to a question), and when she rides her bike through the Shorter Way bridge, she will end up at her desired destination. And she’s the only one who’s escaped from serial killer Charlie Manx’s Rolls Royce ride to a park called Christmasland. After Manx dies in prison, his body mysteriously disappears after the autopsy. Master of horror Joe Hill joins us once more for a tale of paranormal suspense and revenge.

See http://joehillfiction.com/2013/04/ride-on/ for details.

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Author Appearance: Joe Hill

Joe Hill will appear at Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, MA to present his new book NOS4A2 on May 3rd at 7:00pm.

Vic is strangely gifted: she can find anything missing (be it a bracelet or the answer to a question), and when she rides her bike through the Shorter Way bridge, she will end up at her desired destination. And she’s the only one who’s escaped from serial killer Charlie Manx’s Rolls Royce ride to a park called Christmasland. After Manx dies in prison, his body mysteriously disappears after the autopsy. Master of horror Joe Hill joins us once more for a tale of paranormal suspense and revenge.

Learn more at http://www.brooklinebooksmith-shop.com/event/joe-hill-nos4a2.

Dark Carnival of Authors

Annie’s Book Stop in Worcester, MA is hosting a free “Dark Carnival of Authors” day on April 13th, featuring authors of dark fantasy and horror: Eric Dimbleby, Jennifer Pelland, K. A. Laity, Jessie Olson, Errick Nunnally, Rose Mambert, Frank Raymond Michaels, Morven Westfield, Inanna Arthen, John McIlveen, TJ May, and Kristi Petersen Schoonover. Get the detailed schedule at http://anniesbookstopworcester.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/dark-carnival-of-authors-saturday-april-13th-all-day/.

Author Appearance: Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Gregory Maguire

The Maynard Public Library in Maynard, MA is hosting a book festival celebrating local authors on April 13th. Among the authors visiting will be:

• Chelsea Monroe-Cassel, creator of the official Game of Thrones food blog The Inn at the Crossroads and the companion cookbook A Feast of Ice and Fire, who will conduct a workshop about blogging (preregistration is required)
  
• Gregory Maguire, author of the Wicked series and many other books, who will present “An Improbable Interview”
  

Author Appearance: Neil Gaiman

The always-popular Neil Gaiman is on what’s called his “Last U.S. Signing Tour” to promote his new novel, The Ocean at the End of the Lane. He will visit the First Parish Church in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA on July 13th at 6:00pm. This event is sponsored by Porter Square Books and it will require a ticket, which you can buy at the store starting June 18th. Note that the ticket does not include a copy of the book; you can pre-order one through the store. For details see http://www.portersquarebooks.com/event/neil-gaiman-ocean-end-lane.

For those of you in the western part of New England, Neil has another appearance on June 20th at Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, NY, which might be closer to you. See http://www.northshire.com/event/shelf-authors-conversation-neil-gaiman-presenting-ocean-end-lane for more about that event.

Author Appearance: Tom Angleberger

Tom Angleberger will visit Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, MA on April 6th at 10:00am for some arts and crafts fun! His activity book, Art2-D2′s Guide to Folding and Doodling, offers Star Wars-themed origami instructions, good for kids and kids at heart. See http://www.brooklinebooksmith-shop.com/event/tom-angleberger-art2-d2s-guide-folding-and-doodling for details.

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Vericon Author Signings

In association with Vericon, the Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, MA will be hosting free signings by the convention’s guests of honor on March 23rd. A membership to the convention is not required in order to attend the signings. The signing schedule is as follows:

2:30-3:15pm: Shira Lipkin, Jennifer Pelland, and Greer Gilman
3:30-4:15pm: Tamora Pierce and Jo Walton
4:30-5:15pm: N.K. Jemisin, Seanan McGuire, and Jeffrey Carver

For details see http://www.harvard.com/event/vericon_author_signings/.

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Author Appearance: James Patrick Kelly

Norwich University in Northfield, VT is hosting a public reading by Hugo award winning author James Patrick Kelly as part of its 2013 Writers Series. The event, being held on campus on March 27th at 4:30pm, is free and open to the public. For details see http://vtdigger.org/2013/03/13/norwich-presents-science-fiction-author-in-2013-writers-series/.

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Author Appearance: Erin Thorne

Horror writer Erin Thorne will appear at Books & Boos in Colchester, CT to read from her short story collection Behind the Wheel on February 23rd from 1:00–3:00pm. For more information visit http://booksandboos.com/bookstore-events.html.