Bellevue University Library to Host Novel Brew Author Talk with September Thomas
Bellevue University’s Freeman/Lozier Library will host the second event in its Novel Brew author series on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, featuring Nebraska author September Thomas. Attendees may participate in person or via Zoom and must register in advance regardless of attendance method. The event will feature a discussion of Of Monsters and Madness, the second book in the Three Kingdoms fantasy trilogy, and provide insight into the writing and publishing process.
Key Facts
- Event: Novel Brew featuring September Thomas
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
- Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Central Time
- Location: Freeman/Lozier Library, 1028 Bruin Blvd. Bellevue, NE, Room 480, and Zoom
- Registration is required for all attendees, whether participating in person or via Zoom
- Featured book: Of Monsters and Madness
- Bellevue University's campus coffee shop, Bruin Blend, will offer a signature drink inspired by the featured book
Bellevue University Library Continues Novel Brew Series
Following the launch of the Novel Brew series earlier this year, the Freeman/Lozier Library will host its second author conversation on Nov. 19, 2026, featuring Nebraska author September Thomas. The event offers students, faculty, staff and community members an opportunity to engage directly with a published author and learn about the creative process behind developing stories, characters and fictional worlds.
Thomas will discuss Of Monsters and Madness, the second installment in the ongoing Three Kingdoms fantasy trilogy. The conversation will explore worldbuilding, storytelling, publishing and the themes that influence the author's work.
Novel Brew is a great way to bring people together through books and conversation. When readers have the chance to engage directly with authors, they gain insight that goes beyond the pages of a book. These conversations encourage curiosity, introduce new perspectives and create opportunities for learning that continue long after the event ends.
Connecting Readers, Writers and Learning
Novel Brew connects readers with authors through discussions about books, writing and publishing. Attendees may participate in person or online.
As part of the program, Bellevue University's campus coffee shop, Bruin Blend, will feature two drinks inspired by Of Monsters and Madness: the Curse of the Kraken, a hot beverage, and the Cattle Dog Grog, a cold refresher.
Thomas is an independent fantasy-romance author with more than half a dozen published novels for young adult and adult readers. A Nebraska resident, Thomas draws inspiration from everyday observations, music and personal reflection, incorporating themes such as acceptance, perseverance, loss and belonging into their work.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).