Opening Reception event instructions
Opening Reception, Wednesday, October 12, 5:00-6:30 pm
At this celebratory opening event in the elegant Park View room overlooking the Gateway Arch and the Mississippi River, we feature 20 authors in a traditional book signing format, while attendees are treated to complimentary hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar is available. 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 Reception authors in a mix with the award-winning authors from the book awards to create a stand-out opening event.
FOR AUTHORS
The Opening Reception occurs right after the Book Awards Celebration ends, which allows us the opportunity to seat the Reception authors in a mix with the award-winning authors from the book awards to create a stand-out opening event.
FOR AUTHORS
- Arrival. We suggest arriving no later than 4:30 pm to check in at the registration desk to receive your badge. Your signing table will be all set up with your books and waiting for you in Park View. Fine tip Sharpies will be provided. If you're able to come early, you're welcome to attend the Book Awards Celebration.
- 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. You can also review the other confirmed authors below and plan to network with fellow authors.
- 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 it's top form to put indies first whenever you can.
Shipping instructions
75 minimum galleys requested (send more if desired)
Advance to Warehouse
Receiving Dates
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Receiving Dates
- 9/9/2022 thru 10/7/2022
- Mon-Fri 7:30 am-2:30 pm
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
TO:
- OPENING RECEPTION
- AUTHOR NAME
- BOOK TITLE/PUBLISHER
FOR:
- Heartland Fall Forum
- C/O Valley Expo & Displays
- ABF
- 8630 Hall St
- St. Louis, MO 63147
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Receiving Dates and Times
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Receiving Dates and Times
- 10/12/2022 5:00 pm-9:00 pm and
- 10/13/2022; 7:00 am-2:00 pm
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
TO:
- OPENING RECEPTION
- AUTHOR NAME
- BOOK TITLE/PUBLISHER
FOR:
- Heartland Fall Forum
- C/O Valley Expo & Displays
- Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
- 315 Chestnut St.
- St. Louis, MO 63102
Floor plan
View all opening reception authors
Photos from a previous Opening Reception
