This Thursday, February 18th at 6:30 pm, Howard Owen, Dean King, Meagan Saunders, Anne Thomas Soffee, and I will read selections from Richmond Noir at Fountain Books, 1312 E. Cary.  Even if I weren’t reading, I’d recommend this event.  I’m particularly looking forward to Anne’s story.  She’s a former student, a marvelous writer and reader, and hilariously funny.  I can’t take credit for any of those skills, but I’m a fan anyway.  Our esteemed editors Tom De Haven, Brian Castleberry, and Andrew Blossom will be there—among the best editors I’ve enjoyed working with.  Their comments made my story significantly better.  Please come.  If you buy a book, we’ll all sign it—that’s 8 signatures for the price of one!