# Event Details - **Event Name**: Constance Hays Matsumoto Book Launch Party - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Book Launch Party for Constance Hays Matsumoto's new release Fact & Fiction: How To Write A Novel Inspired by Family and HistoryAbout this EventJoin us at Huxley & Hiro in celebration of award -winning Delaware author Constance Hays Matsumoto's latest book Fact & Fiction: How to Write a Novel Inspired by Family and History. Meet Constance and gain insight into her process of historical fiction writing.Attendees are invited to bring a brief family memory, a photo or document, the name of a historical figure, or a fiction related creative intention they’re carrying.Free event. Registration required.About the BookThis simple and encouraging guide offers a relatable story map for writers who are sitting on a historical fiction story but don’t know where to start. Constance Hays Matsumoto was that person — until she wasn’t. With no MFA, no background in creative writing, not even a journal to her name, she wrote Of White Ashes, an award-winning novel inspired by her family’s remarkable World War II stories. With delightful candor, Connie shares how she embraced novel writing by learning the craft, creating helpful techniques, and asking repeatedly, “Wait, how do you do that?” Offering personal story, practical writing advice, visuals, and a healthy dose of humility, Connie shows how she turned confusion into confidence and how you can, too. Your story and voice matter. Let’s dive in, get messy, and bring the novel only you can write to life!Author BioFormer corporate executive, Connie Matsumoto, embraced creative writing to create her award-winning, debut historical novel, Of White Ashes (Loyola University MD, 2023). Connie earned her B.A. from Notre Dame of MD University and M.S. from Johns Hopkins University. She is an engaged literary citizen, serving as the President of the Women’s National Book Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter and is a member of the Authors Guild, Eastern Shore Writers' Association, and Historical Novel Society. Previously, she served on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Writers' Association and as President of the Baltimore Chapter. Her new non-fiction book, Fact & Fiction: How to Write a Novel Inspired by Family and History (How2Conquer Press), will be released in September 2026. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6fba4aa0-9a35-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8e8d8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/constance-hays-matsumoto-book-launch-party/100001991592468686 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Huxley & Hiro Booksellers - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wilmington - **state**: DE - **country**: United States - **location**: Huxley & Hiro Booksellers - **lat**: 39.7421392 - **long**: -75.550528 - **full address**: Huxley & Hiro Booksellers, 601 North Market Street, Wilmington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Constance Hays Matsumoto Book Launch Party - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/231322afcce3bd949f843202376a5ca97c772f9788ac443070a50c8a4f2b4b39-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcf2e5d5-gmir.jpg?v=1784690228 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Constance Hays Matsumoto Book Launch Party being held? - **A:** Constance Hays Matsumoto Book Launch Party takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Huxley & Hiro Booksellers, 601 North Market Street, Wilmington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Constance Hays Matsumoto Book Launch Party? - **A:** Constance Hays Matsumoto Book Launch Party is organized by Huxley & Hiro. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Constance Hays Matsumoto Book Launch Party is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wilmington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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