Suzy Vitello & Friends / Adult Bedtime Stories

Part of AWP Week in Seattle. Come see for yourself the spectacle of “Adult Bedtime Stories.” At sold-out events across the country, thousands of people have already dared to wear their pajamas in public. They’ve laughed, cried, fainted, won prizes, been pummeled with candy, and survived to post rave accounts of the experience. In a tribute to bedtime storytelling, five writers will present short fiction and celebrate the publication of Suzy Vitello’s debut mystery novel, The Moment Before (Diversion Books). Sharing the stage are Chelsea Cain, author of the Heartsick series; Monica Drake, author Clown Girl and The Stud Book; Lidia Yuknavitch, author of The Chronology of Water and Dora: A Head Case; and Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club and Choke. They’ll all be reading new material, tailored for a new adult audience. So, wear your PJ’s, bring pillows and blankets, but don’t dream of getting any shut-eye. Seating is limited and tickets ($15 general admission & include a copy of Suzy Vitello’s book, The Moment Before) are available starting February 8 online from StrangerTickets.com and via phone and in person from Elliott Bay. The first fifty people to arrive in their pajamas at the event will get heart-shaped boxes of chocolate from Chelsea Cain, herself. Doors open at 7 p.m.