03/15/2025 - Absorbed: Book Signing & Author Talk with Jaime Townzen

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with author Jaime Townzen as she discusses her debut novel, shares insights into her writing process, and answers audience questions. After the talk, meet Jamie during a book signing session and have your copy personally signed! This is a perfect opportunity to connect with a brilliant author (and former Monrovian) and fellow book lovers in our community.

ORDER THE BOOK by February 28, at 6:00pm to secure a copy by the event! Limited copies will likely be available in store at the event; we highly recommend ordering online ahead of time to ensure you get a copy.

When: Saturday, March 15, 2:00-4:00pm

Where: Black Cat Fables (415 S. Myrtle Avenue, Suite B, Monrovia, CA 91016)

About the Author: Jaime Townzen is a Southern California-based writer and professional artist whose watercolor paintings have earned international recognition. Her essays and microfiction have been published in Light magazine and Fairfield Scribes. Jaime’s debut novel, Absorbed was released January 6, 2025. When Jaime’s not in her studio, she can be found at the beach with her family and their dogs or listening to live music.

About Absorbed: Jaime Townzen’s debut novel, Absorbed, is a transformative coming-of-age story confronting issues of teenage sexual consent and women’s reproductive rights Absorbed traces alt-rock-loving lifeguard Stacey Chapman’s unraveling over the summer of 1996. After she is pressured into sex and experiments with drugs and alcohol, Stacey begins redefining herself through her love of music and art. But with her future in limbo while awaiting results from Planned Parenthood, Stacey’s resilience is put to the test as a pool rescue turns tragic.

RSVP ahead of time to let us know how many folks to expect!