Meet sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson tonight

Science-fiction fans should be — and many likely are — excited that Worldcon has come to town (the Spokane edition is also named Sasquan). Some of the most famous sci-fi authors in the world are walking our streets. Nathan Weinbender posted a photo on Facebook of him sitting next to, of all people, George R.R. Martin.

But not everybody can afford the Worldcon admission prices. So now we have another reason to love the Spokane County Library District.

Kevin J. Anderson, whose books you can find on the shelves of pretty much any bookstore, will make a free appearance at 7 tonight at the North Spokane Library. Anderson will no doubt talk about his latest book, "The Dark Between the Stars," which has been nominated for a Hugo Award — the winners of which will be announced at Sasquan.

But he may also share stories of his working on the more than 120 books he has published, some 50 of which have made best-seller lists. For more information about the North Spokane Library, call (509) 893-8350.

And remember: Anderson's library appearance is … free.