BOOK LAUNCH: BROKEULA by Michael J Seidlinger
About this Event
We're thrilled to welcome Michael J Seidlinger to The Twisted Spine in conversation with Brigit Berze (Brooklyn Attic Books) on July 8!
About BROKEULA:
James Sugre has never been this broke before in his centuries of living. Down and out, he's had a terrible string of luck investing in companies crippled by fraud and always late to the next crypto-fad. He spends most of his time in his coffin, too broke to go out in public.
As the video game industry reaches record-breaking heights, Sugre tries his luck one more time with his own game studio. When he encounters a game developer and self-professed fan of vampire lore named Lauren, Sugre becomes hopeful that his luck might finally be on the up-and-up.
But the market is rocky, and nothing is as stable as "un-death." Sugre learns the hard way that a dollar is worth more than a drop of blood. Trading immortality for cash, Sugre and Lauren create a--not entirely legal--business of turning humans into vampires for a fee. The business expands, but Vampire Nation has to protect their own investments, and Sugre learns the hard truth of the system he can't escape.
About the speakers:
Michael J Seidlinger is the Filipino-American author of On Submission, Anybody Home? and other books. He has written for, among others, Wired, Buzzfeed, The Believer, and Publishers Weekly. He teaches at Portland State University and has led workshops at Catapult, Kettle Pond Writers’ Conference, and Sarah Lawrence.
Brigit Berze is a bookseller and avid reader, specializing in horror and science fiction. She runs the website and popular Instagram account, Brooklyn Attic Books, and has hosted multiple events including the Pride NYC Indie Horror Book Fair and Horror Depot.
Event guidelines:
Each ticket includes either a paperback copy BROKEULA or a $15 Twisted Spine gift card.
Limited additional copies of the books will be available for purchase at the event.
A signing will follow the discussion.
If you have any questions about the guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact [email protected].
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 17.85 to USD 22.88
