Join us at The Book Lounge on Saturday, August 22nd from 12–3 PM for a special signing event with Maria Fox—a fantasy and science fiction writer and author of Handsome and Hideous. This event is free to attend, and her books will be available for purchase on-site. Stop by to meet the author, get your copy signed, and celebrate the work of a phenomenal independent author! Event Details Date: August 22nd, 2026 Location: The Book Lounge, 631 Central Avenue Time: 12pm to 3pm Tickets: Free to attend; no reservation required. About the Book Handsome and Hideous A powerful sorceress banished at birth… Despite the pain and shame of her curse, Hideous channels her magic to carve out a sanctuary in her exile. As the years pass, she defends her small realm from the evil ravaging the lands beyond her borders. An enchanting prince who knows nothing of magic… When his mother the queen falls deathly ill, Prince Radvyed accepts a desperate quest to save her. He must reap a mysterious flower that grows in the garden of a hideous girl—a bespelled sorceress of unknown power and intent. A curse that has deeper roots than they knew… Radvyed and Hideous must work together to vanquish the decades-old scourge that has long tormented her and now menaces his kingdom. But an unexpected threat arises from the past, and it will take all their courage, knowledge, and magic to defeat an enemy obsessed with revenge. About the Author Maria Fox is a former academic and literature professor. When she was little, her dream was to learn all the languages in the world so that she would never be a stranger no matter where she went. If she is not writing stories, Maria may be found crocheting, crossword-puzzling, watching Carolina basketball, or repelling persistent Florida wildlife from her house. Come celebrate a fanciful author, meet Maria Fox, and get your books signed!
