Author Talk: Travis Deverell (Shirtaloon) & Drew Hayes discuss "He Who Fights With Monsters" & "Roverpowered"

"Hero" continues to ratchet up the tension, the stakes, the action, and of course, Jason's ridiculous and unpredictable brank of madcap comedy paired with malevolent intelligence. This book brings the first "story arc" to a head, setting Jason against enemies who will push him and his team to the brink of their abilities. If they falter or break, the world as Jason has come to know and love it may very well be over...

"Roverpowered" Warning: Cuteness and goodness overload! Wanda and Wumble are a small pair with vast ambitions. One is an aspiring alchemist, and the other, her faithful hound.

Except Wumble is no ordinary hound. Contained within him is a power many factions of the world are actively hunting for: a seed with unfathomable potential waiting to sprout. This book is for the pet lovers, the good-hearted, and anyone who wants an optimistic, upbeat story about the goodest of boys and his alchemist-wizard.

Wumble the all-powerful corgi is a ray of adorable sunshine, and Wanda's determination to not let the darkness of her past overshadow the light of her future brings much-needed positivity to the genre. Add in the adorable bond between the two of them and the tease of "Watch how many people almost find out about Wumble's true nature!", and you've got a special kind of magic. About the Speakers: Travis Deverell was working on a very boring academic paper when he realized that writing about an inter-dimensional kung fu wizard would be way more fun.

He lives in Australia. Sometimes he goes by Shirtaloon. Drew Hayes is an author from Texas who has written several books and found the gumption to publish a few (so far).

Drew is terrible at being serious and has no real idea what a snippet biography is meant to convey anyway. Drew thinks you are awesome just the way you are. Thanks to our partner Third Place Books .

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Book sales by Third Place Books; a signing will follow the event. View in catalog: " He Who Fights With Monsters " by Shirtaloon " The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant " by Drew Hayes Contact Us: If you have questions about this event, Ask Us or call 206-386-4636. ADA Accommodations: We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events.

Please contact LEAP at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Join Travis Deverell and Drew Hayes as they discuss their newest releases, all things LitRPG, creativity, writing, progression fantasy, and sandwiches.