MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — Middletown resident, photographer and now author Sharon Dawson will hold a launch and signing event for her new book, “Suddenly Terminal,” on Friday, April 22.

The gathering will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Middletown Art Center, 21456 Highway 175.

“Suddenly Terminal” is Dawson’s story about winning a good fight against cancer.

The story is laced with honesty and lots of humor as she walks into the arms of death and straight back out.

Lake County Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado also will be on hand for the event.

There will be food and drink for guests, and books will be available for purchase.