S. Jae-Jones, Megan Shepherd & Susan Dennard: Cursed, Chosen and Complicated
Sat, Oct 04
|Decatur Library, Young Adult Stage
Magic turns perilous, friendships are tested, and dark forces rise in these thrilling YA fantasies from S. Jae-Jones, Megan Shepherd, and Susan Dennard.
Time & Location
Oct 04, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Decatur Library, Young Adult Stage, 215 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030, USA
About
A small-town mystery haunted by rivalry and a gruesome, supernatural curse. A deadly competition against a former best friend to determine the next ruler set amongst demonic and political chaos. A return to the world of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas where Sally must embark on a time-bending adventure to save Jack Skellington.
Kick off your fall with New York Times bestselling authors S. Jae-Jones, Megan Shepherd and Susan Dennard as they dive into tales of love, magic, and mayhem. These powerhouse authors conjure unforgettable worlds where nothing is simple — and every choice comes with a cost. Following the panel, authors will proceed to signing tables to autograph books.
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About the Moderator
Julian Winters is the award-winning author of Running With Lions, a IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award winner; Right Where I Left You, a Georgia Peach Award nominee; multiple Junior Library Guild Selections; and I Think They Love You, his adult romance debut. A self-proclaimed comic book geek, Julian currently lives in Decatur where he can be found swooning over rom-coms or watching the only two sports he can follow—volleyball and soccer.