Constance Hays Matsumoto Book Launch Party
About this Event
Join us at Huxley & Hiro in celebration of award -winning Delaware author Constance Hays Matsumoto's latest book Fact & Fiction: How to Write a Novel Inspired by Family and History. Meet Constance and gain insight into her process of historical fiction writing.
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About the Book
This simple and encouraging guide offers a relatable story map for writers who are sitting on a historical fiction story but don’t know where to start. Constance Hays Matsumoto was that person — until she wasn’t. With no MFA, no background in creative writing, not even a journal to her name, she wrote Of White Ashes, an award-winning novel inspired by her family’s remarkable World War II stories. With delightful candor, Connie shares how she embraced novel writing by learning the craft, creating helpful techniques, and asking repeatedly, “Wait, how do you do that?” Offering personal story, practical writing advice, visuals, and a healthy dose of humility, Connie shows how she turned confusion into confidence and how you can, too. Your story and voice matter. Let’s dive in, get messy, and bring the novel only you can write to life!
Author Bio
Former corporate executive, Connie Matsumoto, embraced creative writing to create her award-winning, debut historical novel, Of White Ashes (Loyola University MD, 2023). Connie earned her B.A. from Notre Dame of MD University and M.S. from Johns Hopkins University. She is an engaged literary citizen, serving as the President of the Women’s National Book Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter and is a member of the Authors Guild, Eastern Shore Writers' Association, and Historical Novel Society. Previously, she served on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Writers' Association and as President of the Baltimore Chapter. Her new non-fiction book, Fact & Fiction: How to Write a Novel Inspired by Family and History (How2Conquer Press), will be released in September 2026.
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