Catch writers Vestal and Ligon on Tuesday

When I list cultural events on this site, I typically do so the day of. That's particularly true of literary events, most of which take place at Auntie's Bookstore. But the event that is taking place on Tuesday, which Auntie's will provide books for, is a bit bigger than most and deserves advance notice.

It involves authors Shawn Vestal and Sam Ligon, both of whom will debut new works and both of whom will engage in a moderated discussion with Jess Walter — author, of course, in his own right. The event will begin at 8 p.m. and will be held at 304 W. Pacific Ave, which is the old Washington Cracker Co. building (and is now home to regular Terrain events).

Ligon, who teaches in Eastern Washington University's creative writing program (and who is editor of Willow Springs), will present both a novel ("Among the Dead and Dreaming") and a collection of short stories ("Wonderland").

Vestal, a columnist and staff writer at The Spokesman-Review, will present his first novel, "Daredevils."

The event is free and open to the public.

Oh, and by the way, the Vestal-Ligon event helps kick off this year's Get Lit! literary festival — which is only fitting.