We have authors coming in July and August!

We've arranged a very exciting line up of book signings and author-run workshops this summer!

It all kicks off with Greg Stroll on Thursday, July 17th at 7pm. Greg will be doing a reading from his new book "In The Heart Of Fear, One Forgets One's Self " in which he discusses the reality of an illness he lives with daily: Schizophrenia. He will be available for book signings, as well as to answer any questions that you may have about Schizophrenia, and what its like to live through a psychotic episode. All proceeds from this event are to benefit Ami Quebec, and the Canadian Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

On Saturday, July 19th at 1pm we will have a reading and workshop from Brendan Myers, from his new book "The Other Side of Virtue: Where Our Virtues Come From, What They Really Mean, and Where They Might Be Taking Us". Using ancient heroic epics and sagas like Beowulf, the Illiad and Odyssey, the Eddas, the Tain Bo Cuailnge, and literature inspired by them including the works of the Renaissance and Romanticism, Shakespeare, Tolkien, and J.K. Rowling, this book explains the world-view that gave birth to our virtues. In that world-view, life involves inevitable confrontations with inexplicable events like fortune, nature, other people, and death itself. The Workshop will be based on the ideas in the book, a Q & A session, and of course a chance to get signed copies!

On Sunday, July 20th at 2pm, we will have local authors Rob St. Martin & Mark Mackay who will be reading from stories in the new anthology "Misspelled", as well as signing copies. When it comes to magic, skipping the directions, changing the ingredients, or garbling the words of a spell can lead to unusual consequences--sometimes dire, sometimes comical. This collection includes 17 tales by such authors as Kristine Smith, John Zakour, Jim C. Hines, and others.

And don't forget to join us on Friday, August 8th at 7pm when Christopher Penczak will be teaching an exciting new workshop: "The Witch's Shield: Protection Magick and Psychic Self-Defense": Explore the techniques of psychic self defense. Learn how to protect and balance yourself and home. Discuss potential psychic dangers, drains and trauma from other people, your environment, and yourself. Understand how to counteract these dangers and create new healthy habits. Learn about protection shields, guardian spirits, protective crystals, herbs and energy cleansing techniques to create a balanced, sacred environment. We ask that you sign up in advance. This workshop costs $30. For more information about what Christopher is up to, visit http://www.christopherpenczak.com/ !