M.L. Rio talks THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT with Chuck Wendig – B&N – Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA

Join Barnes & Noble – Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, September 24th for a discussion and signing of Graveyard Shift: A Novella with author M.L. Rio in conversation with Chuck Wendig!

The author of bestselling If We Were Villains returns with a story about a ragtag group of night shift workers who meet in the local cemetery to unearth the secrets lurking in an open grave.

In order to attend the event, you must purchase a ticket through Eventbrite. Tickets cost $18.35 and include admission and one copy of Graveyard Shift: A Novella.

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GUIDELINES:

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the guidelines below before purchasing a ticket so that you know what to expect on the day of the event. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

• Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time, and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.

TICKET INFORMATION

Discussion, Q&A and Signing: $18.35 (Admission + one copy of Graveyard Shift: A Novella) **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of Graveyard Shift: A Novella (published 9/24/24);

• Admission to the event space and signing line with M.L. Rio

• SEATED AND STANDING ROOM-ONLY ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 5 PM on the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available either printed out or on your phone for check-in.

For Seated Tickets: A limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as later arrivals may be placed in a line behind the seated audience.

For Standing Room-Only Tickets: A limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. Ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience — some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.

SIGNING LINE ONLY Book Admission: $18.35 (Admission + one copy Graveyard Shift: A Novella) **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of Graveyard Shift: A Novella (published 9/24/24);

· Admission to the signing line with M.L. Rio

–>For SIGNING LINE-ONLY Tickets: A limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance after the event for the signing only, but not a specific place in line.

• SIGNING LINE-ONLY ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 7 PM on the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available either printed out or on your phone for check-in.

ADDITONAL GUIDELINES:

• Candid photos will be allowed during the discussion portion of the event.
• The author will not be taking pictures with attendees during the signing.

• The author will sign your copy of Graveyard Shift: A Novella included with this ticket & any additional copies of their books. The author will personalize (names only).

• Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the signing line.

• Other books by the author will be available for purchase at Barnes & Noble – Philadelphia.

• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

• No memorabilia will be signed at the event.

• No large bags will be permitted into the event.

• Please arrive on time according to your ticket in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.

• The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the author.

• All event guidelines are subject to change.

• If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (267) 234-9790.

• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before your event start TIME OF 6 pm.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble – Philadelphia, PA will hold your books for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Should this event be canceled due to changing COVID-19 concerns, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite’s refund policy.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

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About Graveyard Shift: A Novella

Every night, in the college’s ancient cemetery, five people cross paths as they work the late shift: a bartender, a rideshare driver, a hotel receptionist, the steward of the derelict church that looms over them, and the editor-in-chief of the college paper, always in search of a story.

One dark October evening in the defunct churchyard, they find a hole that wasn’t there before. A fresh, open grave where no grave should be. But who dug it, and for whom?

Before they go their separate ways, the gravedigger returns. As they trail him through the night, they realize he may be the key to a string of strange happenings around town that have made headlines for the last few weeks—and that they may be closer to the mystery than they thought.

Atmospheric and eerie, with the ensemble cast her fans love and a delightfully familiar academic backdrop, Graveyard Shift is a modern Gothic tale in If We Were Villains author M. L. Rio’s inimitable style.

About M.L. Rio

M. L. Rio holds an MA in Shakespeare studies from King’s College London and Shakespeare’s Globe and a PhD in English from the University of Maryland, College Park. Her bestselling first novel If We Were Villains has been published in twenty countries and eighteen languages. Graveyard Shift is her first novella.

About Chuck Wendig

Chuck Wendig is the New York Times bestselling author of Wanderers, Star Wars: Aftermath, the Miriam Black thrillers, the Atlanta Burns books, and Zer0es and Invasive, alongside other works across comics, games, film, and more. He was a finalist for the Astounding Award for Best New Writer and an alum of the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, and he served as the co-writer of the Emmy-nominated digital narrative Collapsus. He is also known for his popular blog, terribleminds, and books about writing such as Damn Fine Story. He lives in Pennsylvania with his family.