Kensington Book Fair: April 21, 2024

I will be sharing a booth with the Femme Project selling and signing copies of my first novel, Dark November at the 17th annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival. While you are there you can also pick up signed prints by Ed Coffey — notable artist and Disney animator — who created original artwork based on scenes from the book.

Ed Coffey is a painter, sculptor, illustrator, and career animator who has worked in film and is known for his work on Tron, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and many other classic animated and live action movies. Originally from Chicago, Ed spent more than 20 years working in animation and special effects on film. Most of that time was in Los Angeles, but he has also worked in London and Munich. Currently, he resides in Cumberland Maryland where he continues his passion for making fine art. You can learn more about the feature films Ed has worked on through his IMDB page.

Original Artwork by Ed Coffey

Dark November is the debut novel by Malcolm Bolivar about a cataclysmic event that will change the world forever. A dystopian science fiction action thriller, the book follows the lives of a few survivors in the aftermath of the event. Learn more on the Dark November page.

The 17th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival will be held on Sunday April 21, from 11 AM to 4 PM in downtown Kensington. The Kensington Book Festival describes itself as:

The Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family friendly street festival, held rain or shine, spanning three blocks of Howard Avenue in the heart of historic Kensington. Come meet authors, poets, literary and community organizations. Live music on a few stages, special guest speakers, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children’s program, and much more. Not your average book festival! Now in its 17th year, this festival offers something for everyone!

You can learn more at the Kensington Book Festival website: https://www.dayofthebook.com/