A Korean karaoke bar is the favorite hangout of Bruce Blanc, narrator of local author Chris McKinney’s new novel “Yakudoshi: Age of Calamity.” A tough-talking drug-dealer who’s just been released from prison, Blanc is trying to come to terms with his homeless father and the possible loss of his young son — and solve some mysterious killings.
In response to a question from the Star-Advertiser, the award-winning author of “The Tattoo” and “Boi No Good” said “some parts of the novel are indeed slightly autobiographical.”
You can ask the popular author which parts during a talk story session at Cafe Maru, a Korean karaoke bar, where the public is invited to meet McKinney and celebrate the release of this fun, scary Honolulu noir.
There will be pupu and a no-host bar, and copies of “Yakudoshi” will be on sale at a reduced price. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Cafe Maru, 1035 Kapiolani Blvd; street parking.
Tell us about your Halloween event
Crawl out of your coffin, break out the cobwebs and put on a cauldron of witches’ brew — it’s time to get ready for Halloween.
If you’re planning some mischief for the month of October — haunted houses, devilish bar parties, trick-or-treat opportunities, costume contests, horror movies, vampire pageants, zombie conventions, pumpkin festivals or other scare tactics — list your event in our annual Halloween Fun Guide coming out Oct. 9 in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Today section.
To submit a free listing, email details about your event — date, time, location, sponsor, description of event, cost, age recommendation and contact information — to features@staradvertiser.com by Oct. 5.
Share a scary story, win $200 in contest
Spin your most haunting tale of horror and the supernatural in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Today section’s annual Halloween Fiction Contest. Entries are limited to 650 words and must be original work never before published. The winner will receive a $200 cash prize, and their story will appear in the Today section Oct. 30. Second prize is $100.
The deadline for all entries is Oct. 17. One entry per person.
The contest is open to Hawaii residents only; Oahu Publications Inc. contributors, employees and their family members are not eligible.
The judges’ decision is final. By entering the contest, you are granting the Honolulu Star-Advertiser a royalty-free license to use your story in print and online. Winners’ names and photos will appear in the Star-Advertiser.
Email entries to features@staradvertiser.com or mail to Halloween Fiction Contest, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 7-210, Honolulu, HI 96813.
