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SUMMARY:Authors! with E.M. Anderson
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DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed cozy-fantasy writer E.M. Anderson joins Authors! to 
 discuss their latest book\, "Lord of the Wood.".\nhttps://toledo.libnet.in
 fo/event/17693475
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3><strong>Thank you to our sponsors!</stron
 g></h3>\n<h3><a href="https://www.toledolibrary.org/llf">The Library Legac
 y Foundation</a>&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.huntington.com/">Hunti
 ngton Bank</a>&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;<a href="https://health.utoledo.edu/">UToledo
  Health</a>&nbsp\;|<a href="https://www.toledolibrary.org/fol">&nbsp\;Frie
 nds of the Library</a></h3>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<h3><strong>About the event</
 strong></h3>\n<p>Acclaimed cozy fantasy author E.M. Anderson joins Authors
 ! to talk about their novel <em>The Lord of the Wood.</em> Known for craft
 ing character-driven\, comforting stories that blend warmth with high-stak
 es adventure\, Anderson will share what inspired them to mix cozy fantasy 
 with creeping horror elements in their latest book. During the program\, t
 hey will discuss their creative process\, their transition from independen
 t to traditional publishing\, and how their love for nature and folklore s
 hapes their fictional worlds. The evening features a 45-minute presentatio
 n followed by a brief audience Q&amp\;A. Every ticket includes a copy of t
 he book.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h3><strong>About the book</strong></h3>\n<p><em>Th
 e Lord of the Wood</em> is a cozy horror fantasy that echoes classic fairy
 tales like Beauty and the Beast. The story follows Arthur\, who enters a d
 eadly enchanted forest expecting it to endanger his life\, but not his hea
 rt. While finding safety in a hidden vale with a mysterious man named Ira\
 , Arthur longs to return to his family. To escape safely and rescue Ira fr
 om a cursed\, lonely existence\, the two must journey to the heart of the 
 wood to heal the forest. However\, as they venture further\, Ira begins tu
 rning into a beast\, forcing Arthur into a race against time to save the m
 an he is falling for and find his way home.</p>\n<h3><strong>About the aut
 hor</strong></h3>\n<p>E.M. Anderson is a queer\, neurodivergent writer and
  the author of <em>The Keeper of Lonely Spirits</em> and <em>The Remarkabl
 e Retirement of Edna Fisher.</em> They hold two master's degrees and have 
 spent over two decades writing fantasy\, short stories\, and poetry. Outsi
 de of writing\, Anderson has a passion for nature\, birding\, and trees. T
 hey live in Pennsylvania with their family.</p>\n<h3><strong>FAQs:</strong
 ></h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Do tickets include a copy of the book?</em>\n<ul>\n<
 li>Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.</li>\n</ul>\n<
 /li>\n<li><em>Can tickets be purchased by phone?</em>\n<ul>\n<li>No\, tick
 ets can be purchased online through Eventbrite only.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<
 li><em>What are my parking options at the event?</em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Libra
 ry has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located o
 n Adams St.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><em>What time do the doors open?</em>\
 n<ul>\n<li>General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.</li>\n</ul>\n</li
 >\n<li><em>Are there assigned seats?</em>\n<ul>\n<li>No. Seating is genera
 l admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.</li>\n</ul>\n</l
 i>\n<li><em>Is accessible seating available?</em>\n<ul>\n<li>Accessible se
 ating is available. For special seating arrangements\, please call 419.214
 .4332 at least one week prior to the event.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><em>Wi
 ll an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event?</em>\n
 <ul>\n<li>We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if yo
 u require this service\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two we
 eks before the event so arrangements can be made.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>
 <em>What can/can't I bring to the event?</em>\n<ul>\n<li>Please do not bri
 ng outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photograph
 y allowed.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><em>Will the author hold a book signing
  after the talk?</em>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes\, the author will be available for a 
 limited signing opportunity after the presentation.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<l
 i><em>Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?</em>\n<ul>\n<li>Y
 es\, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your
  phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the
  Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanne
 d.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><em>Can I get my book if I don&rsquo\;t attend 
 the event?</em>\n<ul>\n<li>Books may only be obtained at the event. &nbsp\
 ;If you are unable to attend\, you may give your ticket to someone else to
  pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so th
 ey may collect the book. &nbsp\;</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><em>What is the r
 efund policy?</em>\n<ul>\n<li>Tickets will be refunded only if the event i
 s canceled.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><em>Where can I contact the organizer 
 with any questions?</em>\n<ul>\n<li>Call the Library at 419.214.4332.</li>
 \n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\nhttps://toledo.libnet.info/event/17693475
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