A black velvet fascinator (flat crown) rests on a wig-head. A diamond-shaped, faceted royal blue gem holds a spray of black plumes that curl over the crown. Books and power cords show in the background.

The hat I'll wear at my reading at "Bleak December," Saturday, Dec 21 (solstice!) at Word Horde Emporium of the Weird and Fantastic, Petaluma, CA. #BleakDecember #Emporiumoftheweird.