Parisian Phoenix Publishing

It seemed only apropos that three authors with supernatural themes in their books would meet at a quaint bookstore on the eve of the full (pink) moon.

Our event at Medina Books and Coffee in Coopersburg, Pa., was a big success for everyone. Combining three authors with three very different styles and themes made for an energetic conversation. The mini-talk at the beginning of the event encouraged everyone to consider why authors write about fear and potential monsters— and why people read about it/them.

Does it make us feel better about our lives?

Writers use the supernatural to explore dark topics, stretch reality and create their own physics and challenge human values, strengths and weaknesses. The group that assembled had a great discussion about these ideas. I made some of the discussion points into a slide show to be developed into a more complete workshop.