Panel: Ian Shoales, Nick Mamatas and Molly Tanzer

Sunday, 7/19/2026
3:00 - 5:00
Chinese Center Exhibit Space - 3rd Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

SF in SF hosts authors Ian Shoales (a.k.a. Merle Kessler), Nick Mamatas and Molly Tanzer in conversation with moderator Cliff Winnig.

Ian Shoales is a social commentator, performer, lyricist, writer, humorist, and imaginary human being organized and manifested by Merle Kessler.

Molly Tanzer has been nominated for the Locus Award, the British Fantasy Award, and the Wonderland Book Award. Her novel Creatures of Charm and Hunger won the Colorado Book Award in 2021, and her work adapting manga for English-speaking audiences has been nominated for the American Manga Awards.

Nick Mamatas is the author of several novels, including Move Under Ground, I Am Providence, and The Second Shooter. His short fiction has appeared in Best American Mystery Stories, Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, Tor.com, and many other venues.

Both Ian Shoales and Molly Tanzer have new books out in the Outspoken Authors series edited by Nick Mamatas and published by PM Press.

Each author will read a selection from their work, followed by Q&A with the audience.

Books will be for sale courtesy of Fly By Night Books, and attendees are welcome to bring books from home for autographs.

Contact - Rina Weisman, Coordinator - 415-572-1015, sfinsfevents@gmail.com

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