The event
Our fourth annual festival of local authors and illustrators is going virtual on Saturday, October 10, from 10 am to 6 pm! Join us online for a day-long celebration of books by your favorite local talent, including virtual panel discussions, author talks, readings, and workshops!
The keynote speaker - 4 pm
Fonda Lee
Stories have power! Author Fonda Lee shares her thoughts on how the power of creating and consuming stories gets us through difficult times. She is the World Fantasy Award-winning author of the Green Bone Saga, beginning with Jade City and continuing in Jade War and the forthcoming Jade Legacy. She is also the author of the acclaimed young adult science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire. Fonda is a multiple finalist for the Nebula and Locus Awards and a three-time finalist for the Oregon Book Awards. Born and raised in Canada, she now resides in Portland, Oregon.
The full schedule of events
Time |
Reader's Track |
Writer's Track |
Children's' Track |
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10 am |
Author Readings10 am - Gary Corbin |
Paths to Publishing Panel: Traditional PublishingTraditionally-published authors share their journeys from manuscript to completed work. Topics discussed will include critique groups, submitting, agents, nonfiction, magazines and more. Featuring Curtis Chen, Debby Dodds, Karen Eisenbrey, Stephanie Feldstein, Benjamin Gorman, Sloane Leong, David Levine, and Jenn Reese. |
Storytime10 am - Gretchen McLellan |
11am |
Author Readings11 am - David D. Levine |
11 am- Flipping the ScriptThe novel and screenwriting forms share significant similarities and differences. William Schreiber, a produced screenwriter who adapted a screenplay into an award-winning debut novel, will discuss his process of flipping the script. 11:30 am - Building a Writing CommunityWriting doesn’t have to be a lonely vocation. Seven-time novelist Gary Corbin will help you build a strong critique group that keeps your—and their—focus on improving craft and getting published. |
Children’s ActivityJoin author/illustrator Catherine Lazar Odell as she shares the world of Pepper & Frannie and leads the audience in a drawing activity. |
12 pm |
Author Readings12 pm LeeAnn McLennan |
Paths to Publishing Panel: Independent PublishingSelf-published authors share the steps they took to publication. Featuring Gary Corbin and Brian Tashima. |
Storytime12 pm - Laurel Gale |
1 pm |
Author Readings1 pm- William Schreiber |
1 pm - From Screenplay to PodcastJump feet-first into the world of podcast production with Rebecca Robinson. The adventure includes twenty actors, three continents, five time zones and, oh yes, lockdowns from Covid-19! 1:30 pm - Professional Writers GroupsRepresentatives from Northwest Independent Writers Association, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Willamette Writers, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators share the support and resources they offer to writers. |
Storytime1 pm - Lisa Gerlits |
2 pm |
Author Readings2 pm - Benjamin Gorman |
Meet Local Publishers2 pm - Unsolicited Press and Overcup Press |
Storytime2 pm - Rosanne Parry |
3 pm |
Author Readings3 pm - Karen Eisenbrey |
Meet Local Publishers3 pm - Forest Avenue Press The Author/Bookstore Relationship3:30 pm - You have a published book. Now it needs to make its way into the world. Author and part-time bookseller Rosanne Parry will share how books get into bookstores and how authors can cultivate productive relationships with booksellers. |
Paths to Publishing Panel: The Children’s Publishing MarketPicture book and middle grade authors share their paths to publication. Discussion will include submissions, agents, work for hire, nonfiction, and more. Featuring Stephanie Feldstein, Laurel Gale, Jody J. Little, Gretchen McLellan, Catherine Lazar Odell, Rosanne Parry, Sheela Preuitt, and Jenn Reese. |
4 pm |
Keynote Speaker: Fonda LeeStories have power! Author Fonda Lee shares her thoughts on how creating and consuming stories gets us through difficult times. |
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5 pm |
Author/Illustrator “Happy Hour”Meet your favorite authors and illustrators in person. |
Book sales
Vintage Books, a family-owned independent bookstore located in Vancouver, is our bookstore partner. Many of the author's books can be purchased through their website and some authors have even agreed to sign copies. If you would be interested in a signed copy, please purchase by October 16th and indicate in the notes field that you'd like them signed. If we are able to obtain the signature, we will do so before the book is ready to be picked up or delivered.
Note: if a book you'd like to purchase is not available, please check the author's website for more information about how to purchase!
Appreciation
Special thanks to Christy Peterson, our author coordinator, who spends countless hours coordinating Words & Pictures every year.