Former DMN critic Thomas Maurstad will mark release of new novel at Interabang Books

He’ll discuss and sign copies of ‘Mind the Gap’ on Jan. 19.Author Thomas Maurstad, a former Dallas Morning News pop culture critic, will celebrate the release of his new novel, Mind the Gap, with a reception at Interabang Books in Dallas on Jan. 19.

The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., and Maurstad will discuss the book and sign copies starting at 6 p.m. Interabang Books is at 5600 W. Lovers Lane.

Mind the Gap is set against th backdrop of Austin’s South by Southwest festival and features alternating chapters about  advertising whiz Justin Mayhaps and rising musician-video artist Ellis Presley, whose stories ultimately intersect.

Maurstad, who lives in Dallas, plans to release a collection of short stories, Flyover States, this year. He is working on his next novel, tentatively titled Dreaming of Sleep.

Those who wish to attend the Interabang Books event can send an.