EVENT: October 26, Michael Hartford at Coffee Gallery

Michael Hartford will be reading from his story "Call Me Pearl" at Coffee Gallery at Minnesota's Open Book. Michael's story was published in our inaugural issue. The reading will begin at 7 p.m. Michael's work has been published in Pindeldyboz, failbetter, and Small Spiral Notebook. If you'd like to read Michael's story and those of all our "Portraits and Snapshots" contributors, subscribe and receive Vol. 1 No. 1 for free.

EVENT: November 10, KGB Reading

On November 10 at 7 p.m., we will celebrate the release of Ballyhoo Stories Volume 1 Number 2, "Songs and Cacophony," with a reading at the KGB Bar in New York City. Contributors Bill Cheng and Lara Tupper will read from their stories. Also, 50 States contributor, Sue O'Doherty, will also read from her New York story, "Passing." Our reading for "Portraits and Snapshots" was an excellent time. We hope you all will join us.

EVENT: Saturday, November 19 Lit Mag Legion Book Fair

On November 19, the Legion of Lit Mags host author readings and a meet and greet with editors at Galapagos from 5 to 10 pm. Snag free and discounted magazine subscriptions; enter to win fabulous raffle prizes, which include theater tickets, spa giveaways, and dining in a variety of New York City's exclusive eateries. Readers at the event include: Natasha Radojcic, David Gates, John Hodgman, Darin Strauss, among others.

In addition to the Legion of Lit Mags, other select small press and literary magazine publishers will converge with books and magazines on hand, many with editors present. Discounted copies will be offered to encourage readers to sample a wide variety of today's emerging literature.

November 19
Galapagos Art Space, Williamsburg Brooklyn
5 to 10 p.m.
For more information visit: limaglegion.blogspot.com
For directions, visit www.galapagosartspace.com