On August 1st, 2008, the City and County of San Francisco recognized a new fiction genre: Roman Noir.ITW Debut Author Kelli Stanley received a Certificate of Honor, signed by Mayor Gavin Newsom, congratulating her on inventing a new literary genre and wishing her success on her historical thriller, NOX DORMIENDA (The Big Thrill, July '08).
Kelli celebrated her book launch and civic honor with a party the same evening, held at the nationally acclaimed speakeasy, Bourbon and Branch.
For more information on Roman Noir, Kelli or NOX DORMIENDA, visit Kelli's website.
