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2025 AUTHOR EVENT INFORMATION

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Author Events
If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our author placement contacts, February Spikener at
[email protected]​ or Grace Hagen at [email protected]. Please note, small press is defined by having fewer than 30 employees. 

Tuesday, October 14
  • Opening reception, 5:00-6:30 pm -- Our opening reception is a free event for all attendees and will feature up to 5 authors facilitated by an engaging emcee. The authors will be interviewed on stage then participate in a book signing. Placement fee: $1,000 for small press/$1100 for large press. Requested book/galley quantity: 150

Wednesday, October 15
  • Marquee Author Breakfast, 8:30-10:00 am -- A special, ticketed, event. We thoughtfully pair 2-3 authors for a fascinating conversation that showcases their work. Placement fee: $1,700 for small press/$1800 for large press. Requested book/galley quantity: 150
  • Show Floor Table Signing, during trade show hours (3:00-6:00 pm) -- Host in-booth author signings during the show floor hours. Placement fee: $150. Suggested book/galley quantity: 75 
  • Evening Author Event/Sponsorship Opportunity, 6:30-7:30 pm --  Publisher- or Exhibitor-sponsored happy hour or author-led educational/self-care practice: this event is yours to design. Work with us to showcase an individual author or a group of authors. Sponsorship fee: $3,000 plus cost of food, beverage, and a/v. Requested book/galley quantity: 150
Thursday, October 16
  • Marquee Author Breakfast, 8:00-9:30 am -- A special, ticketed, event. We thoughtfully pair 2-3 authors for a fascinating conversation that showcases their work. Placement fee: $1,700 for small press/$1800 for large press. Requested book/galley quantity: 150
  • Show Floor Table Signing, during trade show hours (9:30 am-12:30 pm) -- Host in-booth author signings during the show floor hours. Placement fee: $150. Suggested book/galley quantity: 75 
  • The Moveable Feast, 12:30-2:00 pm -- This ticketed event is a fun, intimate, tradition! Forty authors visit tables of booksellers to introduce their new titles. Placement fee: $750 for small press/$850 for large press. Requested book/galley quantity: 100
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  • Attend
  • Schedule
  • Education
  • Exhibitors
  • Authors
  • Photos
  • Sponsor/Host
  • Scholarships
  • Rep Picks
  • Awards
    • Heartland Booksellers Award >
      • 2024 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2023 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2022 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2021 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2020 Heartland Bookseller Award
    • Voice of the Heartland >
      • Past Winners >
        • 2023 Janet Webster Jones
        • 2022 Kris Kleindienst
        • 2021 Louise Erdrich
        • 2020 Two Dollar Radio
  • About
    • Merch
    • 10 Years
    • Heartland 2022
    • Heartland 2020
    • Heartland 2021