Opening Reception event instructions
Opening Reception, Wednesday, October 18, 5:00-6:30 pm
At this celebratory opening event in the scenic 42 Degrees North room overlooking the Detroit 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. Occurring right after the Book Awards Celebration ends, this event is an 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
Badges
Your author badge will be printed onsite at the registration desk (level 3, outside of the Ontario exhibit hall).
For Authors
Badges
Your author badge will be printed onsite at the registration desk (level 3, outside of the Ontario exhibit hall).
- Arrival. Arrive 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 42 Degrees North. Fine tip Sharpies will be provided. If you're able to come early, you're welcome to attend the Book Awards Celebration in the Mackinac Ballroom on the 5th floor.
- 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.
Floor plan
Shipping instructions
Where to ship
Receiving Deadline: September 21
How to ship
Send author event books to the following address and include all required label information on the outside of the box. You can also download the label template for the easiest shipping experience. Specific galley quantities are listed on each detailed event tab at the bottom of this page. Please email Melissa all label information and shipping confirmation. 75 galleys requested (minimum).
If you cannot ship your author event book to meet this deadline, please contact Melissa ([email protected]).
- Do! Send author event books via our system described below. Use the Rockford, IL shipping address.
- Do not! Do not send author event books to the shipping address in your exhibitor packet. Do not use the Romulus, MI address for author event books. (If you do, your authors' books will be mixed in with exhibitor freight and we cannot promise they will be delivered to an author event on time.)
Receiving Deadline: September 21
How to ship
Send author event books to the following address and include all required label information on the outside of the box. You can also download the label template for the easiest shipping experience. Specific galley quantities are listed on each detailed event tab at the bottom of this page. Please email Melissa all label information and shipping confirmation. 75 galleys requested (minimum).
If you cannot ship your author event book to meet this deadline, please contact Melissa ([email protected]).
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Print and complete the label below for the easiest shipping experience that will ensure your author books arrive in the right place.
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Opening reception in 2022