Name: Providence Author Talk at The Clubhouse
Start: 2026-06-07T13:00:00-04:00
Location: 517 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

What makes Providence tick? Join authors Amanda Quay Blount and Chad Anctil for a deep dive into the heart of the Creative Capital. They’ll discuss the inspiration for their books in the city’s classic architecture, its vibrant culture, and its haunted past to uncover why Providence has been a muse for creatives for over a century. Come be inspired!
Amanda Quay Blount made her publishing debut with Meet Me At The Biltmore, a chronological history of the storied Biltmore Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island. Amanda came to Rhode Island in 2018 and was instantly enthralled by the historic allure of the city. Meet Me At The Biltmore was researched over the course of two years, with the help of dozens of people who are interested in the historic and social relevance of the hotel.
Chad Anctil is the author of Providence Supernatural Crimes Unit, a dark urban fantasy horror series set in the more haunted corners of Providence. Providence SCU blends real-world Providence locations and events with a tight supernatural crime thriller that readers love. In addition to his novels, his short fiction has appeared in over 40 collections from publishers including Wicked Shadow Press, The Horror Zine, Altitude Press, and Signus Magnolia, among others.