On November 25th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., a free book launch party for my third novel, and second in a series to be set in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, will be held at Jōmyōji temple along the Asano River in Kanazawa. Snacks and drinks will be served, and a book giveaway will also be organized. At the end of the event, I will be selling my new novel, The Heron Catchers, at a discounted price and signing copies for anyone interested.