Opening Reception

​Wednesday, October 2, 5:00-6:30 pm, Whitehall
Opening Reception Fees
  • Placement fee: $250
  • Drayage: $1.00 per book
  • Quantity: 75-100 complimentary books or galleys

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At this celebratory opening event in the elegant Whitehall, we feature up to 20 authors in a traditional book signing format, while attendees are treated to complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Authors will be seated at tables signing copies of their books.

The Opening Reception occurs right after the Book Awards Celebration ends, which allows us the opportunity to seat the Opening Reception authors in a mix with the award-winning authors from the book awards to create a stand-out opening event.

FOR AUTHORS
  • Arrival. Arrive no later than 4:00 pm and check in at the registration desk to receive your badges. Your signing table will be all set up and waiting for you in Whitehall.
  • Be creative. You have a table to promote yourself and icebreakers are nice. For example, one novelist with a vintage theme decorated his table with linens, flowers, and candy
  • Connect. Bring business cards or promotional postcards with your book jacket, personal contact information, social media, etc.
  • Know your market. These are indie booksellers and you will endear yourself to them by supporting the indie market. If you don't already, it's necessary to include indie buy buttons on your website, and put indies first whenever you can. Here's how. 

Shipping Instructions
Ship 75-100 books/galleys to the address below and label the outside of every box as follows.

Heartland Fall Forum 2019
c/o Tristan Publishing
Opening Reception / AUTHOR NAME
BOOK TITLE/PUBLISHER
2355 Louisiana Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55427

First date freight received: 8/26/2019
Freight deadline: 9/23/2019
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Photos from our previous Opening Reception.
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