Join local author and Altadena resident, S.A. Gibson for an author event celebrating his book, AFTERMATH OF ASHES! He will be joined in conversation with Brandon Lamar. We can’t to have them with us here at Octavia’s Bookshelf, and hope y’all join us too!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Aftermath of Ashes tells a fictional story of the fires that destroyed much of Altadena, California in January of 2025. This novella is meant to honor those who lost their lives, homes, or a stable life in a secure place and community. We hope our rebuilding will enable us survivors to heal as we hold each other and support our efforts to reconstruct all we lost. Each person who survived has a different story. This is one version of one story that may convey some of the feelings and aftermath of destruction and rebirth. May each person's recovery provide what is needed in their world and may they be embraced by family, loved ones, and their community. This story is set in a future world where advanced technology has been lost. Life is simpler but the people must deal with unexpected challenges.