All She Wrote Books Presents: Author K.S. Shay
When:
Friday, Sep 04, 2026 7:00p -
8:30p
Friday, Sep 04, 2026 7:00p -
8:30p
Where:
All She Wrote Books
75 Washington Street
Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
Admission:
$30
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Good for Groups, LGBTQ+, Meetup
Event website:
https://www.allshewrotebooks.com/events-1/aswb-presents-author-k-s-shay
Join All She Wrote Books on Friday, September 4th at 7:00pm, as we welcome author K.S. Shay to celebrate the release of her debut fantasy novel — Portrait of a Witch Undone! An atmospheric, eerie debut for readers of Starling House and A Discovery of Witches, Isabella Stewart Gardner art heist aficionados, witchy girls, burnt-out former gifted kids, New England history buffs, the coven curious, ride-or-die friends, folklore fanatics, and anyone who’s ever wanted to wander through the looking glass.
This book launch event will include a reading and conversation between K.S. and author of Spells to Forget Us, Aislinn Brophy, an audience Q&A, and a signing by K.S. and Aislinn!
"Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at [email protected].
About Portrait of a Witch Undone
Once, Maeve Ryan was the strongest witch of her generation. But Maeve messed up a spell to contact the Lady of the Fens, an eerie Revenant who lures the unwary to their deaths in the brackish marshlands of the North Shore. Maeve destroyed her reputation, hurt her best friend Ash, and tainted herself with unbound, wild magic that transforms witches into insane Revenants.
With unbound power eating away at Maeve’s mind, all she wants is to get rid of her magic. Forever. But Ash’s research into how the spell went awry leads in an unexpected direction: the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and a link between the Lady and a decades-old art theft worth $500 million. When Ash disappears through a stolen painting’s empty frame, Maeve has to follow.
Inside is the Other Marsh, a haunting, deadly realm where only the Lady’s rules apply. Within this half-world lie secrets about North Shore’s history, Maeve’s failure, and the fate of the masterpieces that disappeared over three decades ago. But as Maeve fights toward the truth, she risks her friendship, her coven, and her life against enemies hiding in plain sight.
About the Authors
K.S. Shay (she/her) grew up in the part of northeastern Massachusetts where half the streets are named after people who were accused of witchcraft. She loves live music, local gossip, and getting outside. You can find her across social media @ksshaywrites and at ksshaywrites.com.
Aislinn Brophy (they/them) is a queer writer and theater artist whose work seeks to explore hard truths about our world with empathy, joy, and magic. They are the Ignyte Award-nominated author of the YA fantasy novels How to Succeed in Witchcraft, Spells to Forget Us, and The Divinity Thieves. They have a degree in Theater, Dance & Media from Harvard University. As an actor, they have appeared on stages all across the East Coast. They currently live in Boston with their spouse and two cats.
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