An evening with Brittany Arena & Sydney J. Shields

Join us for an intimate, after-hours evening at The Archive as we celebrate the release of To Dance with Death — the epic conclusion to Brittney Arena’s fantasy romance duology. In conversation with Sydney J. Shields, Brittney will discuss the journey behind her work, from personal resilience to building a richly imagined world of magic, memory, and love that defies even death itself. In To Dance with Death, Vasalie must journey to the realms of the dead to restore the memories of her beloved prince and stop a mounting war. This sweeping finale builds on the story that began with A Dance of Lies, blending political intrigue, romance, and a haunting descent into the underworld. Inspired in part by the author’s own two-year health and mobility journey, the duology follows a resilient protagonist navigating disability with ingenuity and strength. Settle in for a thoughtful and atmospheric evening of conversation, storytelling, and connection with fellow readers. Friday, September 25th Doors open at 6:30 PM, Event begins at 7:00 PM Author Discussion, Q&A, Book Signing to follow Location: The Archive Each ticket includes: A copy of To Dance with Death Admission to the event Optional Add-ons: A copy of A Dance of Lies A copy of The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields A copy of An Arcane Study of Stars by Sydney J. Shields Expect a warm, immersive night inside The Archive, complete with dim lighting, meaningful conversation, and a community of readers who love stories that linger long after the final page. Space is limited, secure your place.