Author events
Author event instructions are available for review. Information will be updated as needed so please check back regularly.
Opening Reception
Wednesday, October 12
5:00-6:30 pm | Park View
As the grand finale to the Book Awards Celebration, all of the award-winning authors will be joined by these 16 authors to sign copies of their forthcoming books. Bring your tote bags. View the entire Heartland author collection on Edelweiss.
5:00-6:30 pm | Park View
As the grand finale to the Book Awards Celebration, all of the award-winning authors will be joined by these 16 authors to sign copies of their forthcoming books. Bring your tote bags. View the entire Heartland author collection on Edelweiss.
Marquee keynote author breakfast
Thursday, October 13
8:30-9:50 am | Grand FGH
Our opening keynote event features Sidney Keys, author of Books N Bros, in conversation with Ty Allan Jackson, author of Make Your Own Money. (We offer a distanced COVID-safe breakfast from 8:00-8:30 am for those who prefer not to eat in a group.) View the entire Heartland author collection on Edelweiss.
8:30-9:50 am | Grand FGH
Our opening keynote event features Sidney Keys, author of Books N Bros, in conversation with Ty Allan Jackson, author of Make Your Own Money. (We offer a distanced COVID-safe breakfast from 8:00-8:30 am for those who prefer not to eat in a group.) View the entire Heartland author collection on Edelweiss.
Multi-author keynote breakfast
Friday, October 14
8:00-9:30 am | Grand FGH
Featuring host Javier Ramirez (of Exile in Bookville), this event will feature a series of presentations by five compelling authors with books sure to do well in indie bookstores. (We offer a distanced COVID-safe breakfast from 7:30-8:00 am for those who prefer not to eat in a group.) View the entire Heartland author collection on Edelweiss.
8:00-9:30 am | Grand FGH
Featuring host Javier Ramirez (of Exile in Bookville), this event will feature a series of presentations by five compelling authors with books sure to do well in indie bookstores. (We offer a distanced COVID-safe breakfast from 7:30-8:00 am for those who prefer not to eat in a group.) View the entire Heartland author collection on Edelweiss.
The Moveable Feast
Friday, October 14
12:30-2:00 pm | Grand FGH
Enjoy our time-honored tradition of feasting with your friends while 38 of the seasons most charismatic authors visit your table in a speed-dating style event. (We offer a distanced COVID-safe lunch from 12:00-12:30 pm for those who prefer not to eat in a group.) View the entire Heartland author collection on Edelweiss.
12:30-2:00 pm | Grand FGH
Enjoy our time-honored tradition of feasting with your friends while 38 of the seasons most charismatic authors visit your table in a speed-dating style event. (We offer a distanced COVID-safe lunch from 12:00-12:30 pm for those who prefer not to eat in a group.) View the entire Heartland author collection on Edelweiss.