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Recap: A Plague of Shadows Book Launch

A marvelous time was had by all yesterday evening at the book launch party for A Plague of Shadows, the latest paranormal fiction anthology by Smart Rhino Publications. The launch was graciously hosted by the Newark Arts Alliance in Newark, DE.

A special thank you to editors Joanne M. Reinbold (Director of the Written Remains Writers Guild) and Weldon Burge (owner of Smart Rhino Publications) and to emcee and fellow contributor Maria Masington who kept the evening on track. Approximately half of the contributing authors were on hand and some read excerpts not only from their own stories, but from stories of contributors who could not attend.

I had a wonderful time reading my story, “Bottom of the Hour” and signing several copies of the book in addition to asking my fellow writers to do the same for my own copy and for some of my friends who donated to the Kickstarter that helped fund the publication. I now have a few books to hand deliver.

There were door prizes and yes, there was cake! Check out pictures from the event below. There were a few writers that I missed including Jacob Jones-Goldstein, Shannon Connor Winward, and Gail Husch (who also arranged all of the food and beverages for the launch).

Plague of Shadows Table
Plague of Shadows Table
Plague of Shadows Cake
And there was cake!
Plague of Shadows Cake
Close up of the cake.
Plague of Shadows Box of Books
My box of books!
Phil Giunta at A Plague of Shadows Book Launch
Some guy named Phil reading his story.
Weldon Burge at A Plague of Shadows Book Launch
Weldon Burge, editor and owner of Smart Rhino Publications.
J Gregory Smith at A Plague of Shadows book launch
Fellow contributor, J. Gregory Smith
Patrick Derrickson at A Plague of Shadows Book Launch
Fellow contributor Patrick Derrickson reads Billie Sue Mosiman’s story. He returned in the next session to read his own.
Maria Masington at A Plague of Shadows Book Launch
Maria Masington, our master of ceremonies, adorable punster, and fellow contributor to A Plague of Shadows.
Joanne Reinhold cuts the cake at A Plague of Shadows Book Launch
Joanne M. Reinbold prepares to cuts the cake at A Plague of Shadows book launch.
JM Reinbold at A Plague of Shadows Book Launch
Joanne M. Reinbold, editor and director of the Written Remains Writers Guild.
Jane Miller at A Plague of Shadows Book Launch
Jane Miller reads her poem from the anthology.
J Patrick Conlon at A Plague of Shadows Book Launch
Fellow contributor, J. Patrick Conlon.