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Join us for Maine’s largest authors’ fair and meet 90+ notable local Maine authors and seven publishers. FREE admission and free programming! Get your books signed, and support the local literary arts with your purchase of personalized books! Enjoy a day of free readings, talks, and panels as we "take over" the beautiful Bangor Public Library to celebrate the Literary Arts this winter holiday season. More Information here: https://bangorauthorsfair.org/
Authors from all genres will be represented: adult and YA fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery, adventure, folklore, outdoors, self help, science fiction, fantasy, cryptozoology, children's books, cookbooks, horror, paranormal, history, and many more. With dozens and dozens of titles by Maine authors to discover, there’s something for everyone. There will also be raffle tickets, sponsors’ vendor tables, and special surprises and events at the day of the show.
The Fair will also feature the special launch of "Echoes in the Fog" a charity anthology to support the Maine Coastal Heritage Trust.
Free admission and programming but if you plan to buy books bring cash, Venmo, or PayPal as many authors cannot accept credit cards. Shopping local and supporting the arts locally is Paul Bunyan approved!
Programming:
10:30-3:00 - Rotating Author Readings Facilitated by Victoria Hood and Queen City Scribes
10:30-11:15 - WRITING FOR MENTAL HEALTH PANEL - Keith Young, Emma G. Rose, Morrigan Gaines, Amber Hathaway
10:15 am-11:15 am - VIVID DESCRIPTION IN MEMOIR WORKSHOP - Sophia Tyutyunnyk (Telling Room)
11:30-12:30 - THREE PATHS TO PUBLISHING A BOOK - KJ Grow (Islandport Press), Nikki Giglia (Maine Authors Publishing), Emily Leonard (self), C.D. Ackroyd (self), Jeffrey Hope (moderator)
12:45-1:30 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Tim Cotton - "The Duck of Justice" and so much more! https://www.timcottonwrites.com/
1:30-2:15 - Public Reception and Anthology Launch - Echoes in the Fog
2:30-3:15 - DOWNTOWN, UP RIVER: BANGOR IN THE 1970s : AUTHOR TALK - Emily Burnham
2:30 pm-3:30 pm - THE INTERSECTIONS OF HORROR & WEIRD FICTION WORKSHOP - Mo Drammeh (Telling Room)
Children Welcome All DAY!
-Kids 0-12 will receive a FREE book compliments of Dirigo Reads (while supplies last)!
-Enjoy Children’s Authors Storytime Readings - with a different author every 20 minutes!
-Participate in the free bookmark craft for kids compliments of the Girl Scouts of Maine!
-All ages can participate in the scavenger hunt bingo card while exploring the fair - many tables have free swag giveaways!
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
Maine Writer's and Publishers Alliance
Islandport Press
University of Maine Press
University of Maine McGillicuddy Humanities Center
Mossy Ledge Spirits
Maine Authors Publishing
WrightLight Group
High Frequency Press
12 Willows Press
Briar Patch Books
International Cryptozoology Museum
Maine Monitor
This event is organized and hosted by Bangor Authors' Collaborative, in cooperation with the Bangor Public Library. Founded by author, Christopher Packard.
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Event Venue
Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401-4903, United States
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