# Event Details - **Event Name**: John Wiswell - The Dragon Has Some Complaints - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: In this heartfelt fantasy, a dragon whose three heads bear rather different personalities finds family in the most unexpected of places.About this EventHelp us welcome author John Wiswell!We'll be discussing the new book, The Dragon Has Some ComplaintsTo be held at Solid State Books on H St. NE"The dragon may have some complaints, but readers won't. By turns silly, sweet, and subversive, this novel has all of Wiswell's characteristic blend of tension and heart." —Caitlin Rozakis, New York Times bestselling author of Startup HellIn this heartfelt and humorous fantasy from the Nebula-winning author of Someone You Can Build a Nest In, a dragon whose three heads bear rather…different...personalities finds family in the most unexpected of places.Garrodigh was once a four-headed dragon, among the most powerful in Kardoša. After an unfortunate incident, he now has three heads, one stump, and a daily whirlwind of internal bickering. Centerhead wants to rain death upon all humanity, Bottomhead is like a feral cat, and Upperhead is under the delicate delusion that he is, in fact, human.When a nearby battle goes awry, Garrodigh sneaks into an elite dragon rider academy, pretending to be tame to get free food and a warm bed. Lucky for him, rider Rania Charvátová is desperate enough for a dragon of her own that she overlooks his eccentricities.As Garrodigh recovers under Rania’s care, all three heads start to turn, for the first time, in the same direction. Each wants to protect her from the invaders who killed their fourth head—the same invaders who seek to conquer Kardoša. When the academy comes under attack, can this wild dragon and his wilder rider save their homeland together?This cozy fantasy intertwines epic battles with loving friendships, sharing an utterly unique perspective on what it means to be a “monster.” https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/02a8c0b0-81ba-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w490-h740-dc43051b-gmir.jpg John Wiswell is a disabled writer who lives where New York keeps its trees. His novel Someone You Can Build a Nest In won the Nebula Award and Locus Award and was nominated for the Hugo Award. He has also won a Nebula and a Locus for his short fiction, and has been a finalist for the British Fantasy Award and World Fantasy Award. He is also the author of Nebula Award-nominated Wearing the Lion and The Dragon Has Some Complaints. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/02dffd50-81ba-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w740-h740-dc352b29-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/john-wiswell-the-dragon-has-some-complaints/100001989337286375 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Solid State Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 36.67, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Solid State Books - **lat**: 38.9005105 - **long**: -76.9975298 - **full address**: Solid State Books, 600F H Street Northeast, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: John Wiswell - The Dragon Has Some Complaints - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cdca245756c8970096abb6571086b1b03b8d5d396e341b54df7a0237e479277d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1e305d-gmir.jpg?v=1779142938 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is John Wiswell - The Dragon Has Some Complaints being held? - **A:** John Wiswell - The Dragon Has Some Complaints takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Solid State Books, 600F H Street Northeast, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing John Wiswell - The Dragon Has Some Complaints? - **A:** John Wiswell - The Dragon Has Some Complaints is organized by Solid State Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** John Wiswell - The Dragon Has Some Complaints is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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