If you submitted your 2025 vendor registration form and forgot to copy the payment link for your deposit, here they are. Please choose the correct one because they have inventory limits set based on the space type. If you choose a full table your remaining balance this July will be $250 and if you are a half table, your remaining balance this July will be $99.

The extra after party tickets have to be purchased with a separate link, sorry if that's inconvenient. 

FULL TABLE DEPOSIT LINK:  https://square.link/u/hW9zgtph
HALF TABLE DEPOSIT LINK: https://square.link/u/d9FINgtH
EXTRA AFTER PARTY TICKETS: https://square.link/u/G6tlHnzp
AUTHOR VIRTUAL LISTING SPONSORSHIP: https://square.link/u/QgwpFPY5
PUBLISHING PROFESSIONAL VIRTUAL LISTING SPONSORHSIP: https://square.link/u/dQeGRz1R

FAQs & INFO

Is the library participating this year? Is Bowie Barnes & Noble doing a display? How do I know what the latest information for the book fest is?
We haven't finalized any of these details yet. We keep you informed here on the vendor blog:

Should I get half a table or a full table?
If you have lots of books OR need an assistant, you will need a full table. Half tables are a little cozy, so don't bring too many large display pieces. 
Why isn't a half table half the cost of a full table? 

Each author that is added to the event creates administrative and organizational work as well as supply expenses because we treat all of our authors like superstars. Everybody gets the same effort from us. 

What if I have a group or organization that has multiple authors?
We would love to have you! We always set aside a few tables for this and the maximum number of authors at the table is five. Please email Heather if you need to discuss this option at [email protected]

Can I share a table with an author friend?
Yes. We ask in registration who you would like to be paired up with if you have a friend you want to table with. However, you need to register and pay individually and leave each other's names in the appropriate section of the registration form.

How many books should I bring and which ones?
We can't advise you on this because there are too many variables, but we can give you some guidelines to help you figure it out. We cannot guarantee book sales. We do our best to make a great environment for you to make book sales and build a fanbase.

— If you already have a decent-sized fanbase you may sell a case of books, so bring your most popular ones and be ready to talk about them! If you have series, bring the first book in the series for sure, unless it's free. If it's free bring a postcard, or a sign with a QR code for people to download the first book for free and you can perhaps sell them the second book.

— You can help gauge interest by setting up a pre-order! You can do that in Google Forms pretty easily. We'll do a blog post on it.

— We always advise authors to look at this as a chance to BUILD a fanbase and NETWORK with other authors and publishing professionals. I (Heather) consider book events as part of my marketing budget. You may not break even with book sales, but you WILL build fans if you engage with attendees. Even if they don't buy that day, be sure to send them away with something that might get them to buy later.

Can I ship books to the venue if I am traveling by plane?
We will update you on this, but probably yes.

Will you market our pre-orders?
WE WOULD LOVE TO MARKET YOUR PRE-ORDERS! It's a great idea to set up pre-orders so your fans can meet you in person and get their books signed! All you have to do is watch for us to put out a call for graphics and links to market on socials to encourage people to pre-order.

Will you be charging for tickets?
Yes we charge for tickets. This helps us not have to put the full cost on authors. All tickets are what we consider fair for the market and are less than $30. Some authors were unhappy that we charged for tickets, but it's a common practice and if we don't charge for tickets, we have to put more costs onto the authors. There will be multiple chances to tell your audience about discounted tickets, so please watch for that.

Do you allow fans with books they already own to have them signed?
Absolutely! We hope they buy a ticket to attend to see you and buy some more of your books!

Hi all! We are going to be opening registration this week for the 2025 book fest! We are very excited to have you be part of our little fest that could! All vendor updates will be on this blog with occasional reminders that it's here via email. Thank you and happy writing!