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\nStep into a world of whimsy as New York Times and USA Tod ay bestselling author Ann Aguirre joins Authors! to discuss her latest fan tasy romance\, The Hocus Pocus Handbook. Celebrated for her heartwarming f ound families and vibrant\, inclusive worlds\, Aguirre invites readers to explore the comforting side of speculative fiction. Sit back as she pulls back the curtain on her writing process\, sharing how she balances high-st akes fae politics with a comforting\, slow-burn romance. This magical even ing features a 45-minute presentation followed by an audience Q&\;A. Ea ch ticket purchase includes a first-edition\, hardcover copy of the book t o add to your personal collection.
\nThe Hocus Pocus Handbook plunges readers into a vibrant realm o f wildcraft magic\, fickle brownies\, and capricious fae courts. Thea Wint er didn't exactly choose to be a changeling&mdash\;stolen from the mortal world as an infant\, she was raised by a pragmatic hobgoblin who taught he r everything except how to stay out of trouble. When her spouse abruptly b olts from their unwanted-but-convenient marriage\, Thea must hunt him down . She is reluctantly paired with Kerboros\, a reserved and humorless enfor cer known as the Winter&rsquo\;s Hound\, who has never known freedom. As t his unlikely duo embarks on a sweeping quest\, a classic sunshine-and-shad ow dynamic ignites\, proving that when an irresistible force meets an immo vable object\, the resulting chemistry might just upend the entire Winter Court.
\nAnn Aguirre is a versatile\, bestselling author who has written across multiple genres\, including urban fantasy\, romantic suspense\, sci-fi\, and cozy paranormal rom-coms like her beloved Fix-It Witches series. With a degree in English literature\, she spent years working various jobs&mdash\;including a voic e actress and a data dumper&mdash\;before making her literary mark with he r breakout science fiction series. Widely praised for her rich world-build ing\, diverse characters\, and "period-perfect" emotional pacing\, Aguirre has a gift for making even the most fantastical settings feel like home. She currently lives in Mexico with her family\, surrounded by a mountain o f books\, where she continues to craft delightfully comforting escapes for readers worldwide.
\nDo ticket s include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of t he featured book.
\nCan tickets be purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.
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\nAre there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.
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\nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentation .
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\nWhat is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded on ly if the event is canceled.
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