"Blood on the Bayou: Case Closed" is the theme for 2025. Annual world mystery convention where readers, writers, publishers, editors, agents, booksellers, and other lovers of crime fiction gather for a long weekend of education, entertainment, and fun.
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2 events,Programming includes guest readings and/or presentations; the usual lively mix of panels and discussions on Sci-Fi in literary media, film, TV, and graphic arts; speculative science; alternative lifestyles; and—especially—multicultural Sci-Fi. |
6 events,The Starke County Public Library hosts this one-day event showcasing more than 30 local, national and international authors. Authors will meet with festival attendees, sign books, give presentations and facilitate workshops as part of the day’s programming. Join the expo for workshops and events that empower independent authors and promote literacy. Meet and greet authors, poets, editors, illustrators, and more; attend author readings and book signings; join panel discussions and writing workshops; and participate in arts and crafts promo giveaways, prizes, and surprises. An annual event that celebrates literature and literacy, bringing together authors, poets, illustrators, and readers for a day of book discussions, panels, and signings. The largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest is a community-based celebration for book lovers presented by the not-for-profit Near South Planning Board. More than 100K visitors are expected over the two-day festival. |
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Enjoy LA’s first and largest event celebrating early education, bilingualism, and multiculturalism. A free event for the public presented by the ABC Foundation. |
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5 events,This beloved event features presentations of new books by award-winning authors and illustrators writing for young readers through middle grade. Free and open to all, the festival brings the written word to fun, festive life with authors, panel discussions, book signings, family-friendly activities, food trucks, live music, and more. The festival aims to inspire and ignite conversations between people who love to read books and people who write them. Author John Berendt has referred to the festiva as "one of America’s most stimulating literary venues—for first-rank authors, would-be authors, and the reading public. Celebrates the city's rich literary history, vibrant present, and bright future by connecting readers and authors and making the literary arts more engaging, entertaining, relevant, and accessible for all Baltimoreans. Terrify yourself at this veteran-owned and operated festival of horror, science fiction, fantasy, dystopia, and thrillers that'll have you screaming with delight! Featuring authors, actors, artists, and creators of all kinds, this event is family-friendly and full of spine-tingling fun! |
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1 event,The Novelists, Inc. conference brings together our members, who are all multi-published authors in traditional and/or indie publishing, with a wide variety of industry professionals and guest speakers for a unique experience of networking and high-level professional development. |
2 events,A moveable feast of writing, reading, discussion, and thought about the written word. Writers’ workshops, author panels and presentations, readings and parties are scheduled at various quaint, historic and beautiful venues around the Island. |
3 events,Meet acclaimed authors and guest speakers visiting othe famed arts colony for three days of free events, including readings, interviews, conversations, and the 2025 Rose Dorothea Award presentation. |
5 events,Designed to celebrate the best of Kansas literature, arts and history, this free festival offers a variety of activities, including meet-the-author sessions, panel discussions, book signings and sales, and a special tent with projects for children. An all-day event that brings Kansas City-area teens together with authors, poets, illustrators, and other creators. Not only will attendees be able to meet their favorite authors, but they'll also learn new ways to harness their own creative talents. |
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3 events,A literary celebration that includes readers, publishers, booksellers, and hundreds of authors. More than 200 local, international, debut and iconic authors are presented in panel discussions and book-signings on outdoor stages and with partner venues in Downtown Brooklyn. |
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2 events,Begun as an annual book festival in 2004, this has since grown to be the largest annual book festival in the Carolinas—part of the organization's mission to cultivate community by bringing people of all ages together with books and authors that educate, inspire, challenge, and entertain. he goal of this festival is to provide book lovers in Central Wisconsin and beyond with a chance to hear and meet a multitude of authors over the course of several days. It gives people a chance to build their own connections through their mutual passion for literature in its many forms and genres. |
5 events,The only book festival dedicated to history through story, showcasing new historical fiction and narrative nonfiction from multiple subjects, eras, and voices. 95% of HBF’s 22 author presentations are free and open to all, drawing readers from 30 states and abroad to this singular event at the Delaware beaches in historic Lewes. A three-day celebration of readers, writers, books, and the literary craft, featuring up to 50 nationally published authors and illustrators in sessions including such genres as fiction, nonfiction, mystery/thriller, poetry, cookbook, and children's. The state’s premier literary event, celebrating literature in South Dakota and beyond by connecting the very best regional and national writers with the state’s readers for conversations, presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and special events. |
9 events,This annual fall festival features bestselling authors, panel discussions, book-signing sessions, online workshops for aspiring writers, and areas dedicated to young-adult and children's books. Regional authors and poets join in open mic sessions. Dozens of authors, bookstores, publishers, and literary organizations will be featured online. There's real magic in meeting the people behind the stories your family loves and learns from. Meet authors and illustrators, enjoy live storytimes with authors, learn from author talks, and have a ton of fun at the Family Fun Zone. Now in its 4th year, this author signing event that brings in more than 140 authors is open to all genres. Hosted by Amy Garnet (6 Feet Under Books) and author Mary Walsh. Book lovers, start preparing your reading lists for the second annual Jackson Hole Book Festival, free for all who attend. Meet nationally acclaimed and award winning authors, participate in spirited conversations, buy Festival books from our local bookstore, JH Book Trader, and have the books signed by the authors. |
6 events,An event celebrating reading, literacy, stories, and wordsmithing. Scores of nationally known authors converge on the city to offer panels on a wide variety of topics, from cooking demonstrations to award-winning comedy. Authors also venture into the community for efforts such as Writers in the Schools (WITS), bringing the joy of writing to hundreds of […] |
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