Join us for a captivating roundtable discussion with award-winning author Danielle Ackley-McPhail as she delves into the eerie and evocative world of To Those Who Are Ancient, from Assembly of Monsters. This haunting tale weaves together myth and memory, bringing forth the presence of the Cihuateteo—divine vampire spirits of Aztec legend.

Experience a live reading from the story, where ancient shrines stand adorned with Amatetéuitl—paper banners fluttering among offerings of tamales, toasted corn, and butterfly-shaped bread. The statues, each unique, pay homage to the fallen, their skeletal faces and clawed hands frozen in an eternal, sacred vigil.

Step into the realm of myth and mystery, and join the conversation on folklore, storytelling, and the legacy of monsters. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Danielle Ackley-McPhail in an immersive discussion of history, horror, and the supernatural.