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P. Djèlí Clark comes to St. Pete for ‘Ring Shout’ paperback release

The book talk is one of many literary events happening in Tampa Bay between Oct. 16-31.

by Maroon Stranger October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Black speculative fiction author P. Djéli Clark’s critically acclaimed novella “Ring Shout” gets a paperback release, so he’s headed to St. Petersburg to celebrate.

A smiling woman in a strawberry-print dress holds up a book titled Long Story Short by Ila Sikorski. She stands against a purple wall with a glowing pink neon sign that reads “baby, we’re the new romantic.” The woman has blonde hair, visible tattoos on her arm, and a cheerful expression.

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