About the Event
Join River Bend Bookshop for an evening of sapphic romance, fantasy, and horror featuring authors Rebecca Podos and Taylor Grothe, celebrating their newest releases, Homeward for a Spell and Lethal Kiss.
An audience Q&A and book signing will follow the conversation.
Each ticket includes a paperback copy of either Homeward for a Spell or Lethal Kiss, or a $10 River Bend Bookshop gift card. Additional copies of both books will be available for purchase at the event.
About Homeward for a Spell
In this cozy queer romantic fantasy from the award-winning authors of Homegrown Magic, two members of a motley crew of adventurers must confront monsters, hostile landscapes—and their growing attraction to each other.
Ranger Sage finally gets the opportunity to lead an adventuring party of her own when she is tasked with pursuing a rare magical artifact. Araphi, meanwhile, is a bard hoping for one final chance to perform before entering a marriage she doesn't want.
What follows is a life-altering journey filled with danger, misfortune, adventure, and an unexpected attraction between the rugged party leader and the sheltered city bard who may finally be discovering where she belongs.
About Rebecca Podos
Rebecca Podos is the Lambda Literary Award-winning author of YA and adult novels. What If…Kitty Pryde Stole the Phoenix Force? is her latest. By day, Rebecca is a Senior Agent at Neighborhood Literary. She also serves as co-director of the Communications and Fundraising Committee for Literary Agents of Change and on the Board of Directors for QT Library, a nonprofit queer and trans lending library based in Boston.
About Lethal Kiss
A blood-soaked story of rage, revenge, belonging, and romance, Taylor Grothe's adult debut is a sapphic horror romance that's as grotesque as it is beautiful.
After 300 years of keeping her true nature hidden, Marcella plans to keep a low profile during her time at Preston University. But when a professor is murdered on campus—and Marcella isn't responsible—her plans quickly unravel.
Assistant professor Lacie has also noticed that something is wrong at Preston. When the two team up to investigate a string of disappearances, they discover something hungry lurking beneath the university—and an increasingly powerful attraction to each other.
About Taylor Grothe
Taylor Grothe is a writer of adult and young adult horror, horror romance, and dark fantasy. They hold a nonfiction MFA from Fairfield University and served as the graduate Assistant Managing Editor of Brevity. Their short work has appeared in publications including Titan Books' These Dreaming Spires, Brevity's craft blog, Haven Speculative, and Shortwave Magazine.
A scholar of medieval literature and Nordic saga, Taylor lives in New England with their spouse, two kids, and three cats. They are the author of Lethal Kiss and Hollow.
Accessibility
River Bend Bookshop strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to participate fully. For accommodations or accessibility questions, contact events@riverbendbookshop.com.
Please note: Ticket holders who purchased a book bundle but are unable to attend may pick up their book at River Bend Bookshop West Hartford for up to 30 days following the event.
Event Type: Author Reading & Signing
Cost: $11.49–$21.98
Tickets Required: Yes