• The Hugo House has released information about its official grand re-opening. The party starts at 5 pm on Saturday, September 22nd. It will feature Maria Semple as host; performances from the Vis-à-Vis Society and the Bushwick Book Club; readings from Anastacia-Renee, Quenton Baker, Nicole Hardy, Kristen Millares Young and Amber Flame; and an after-hours dance party.

• Seattle writer G. Willow Wilson has announced the publication date and subject of her second novel:

I wrote you a love letter set in 15th century Spain. My first book-without-pictures in 5 years and first book for adults in about as long. It comes out March 12, 2019. You can pre-order here: https://t.co/pmFrEkzH1G or here: https://t.co/ARImaKVyFS pic.twitter.com/uZdYxVYBn3

— G. (@GWillowWilson) August 15, 2018

• GeekWire published a great profile of local sci-fi writing organization Clarion West's summer education program:

Ultimately, Graham said, Clarion West is a test of commitment. “I think that’s what we do best, is we help students get to that place where they are ready to launch a career, they are ready to make writing a huge part of their lives,” Graham said.