Last Poet Standing: Fluid Book Launch
2024-03-13 | Last Pub Standing, Norwich, United Kingdom
On the thirteenth of March, Last Poet Standing will launch long-term LPS performer Cathy Davies’ new book ‘Fluid’, a fantastic, queer, ekphrastic headrush of stories.
Attending author:

Cathleen Davies

GalaxyCon Richmond
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-17 | Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
GalaxyCon Richmond is a a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU!

Attending Author:

Kait Disney-Leugers will be at the Pop Up Book Shoppe booth, and doing the panel Cocktails and Creatives.
Leslie Sommers will be at the Pop Up Book Shoppe booth
C.R. Rice will be at the Pop Up Book Shoppe booth
A.K. Ramirez will be at the Pop Up Book Shoppe booth

Purchase Tickets Here: https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-richmond-tickets

Ocala Comic-Con
2024-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER, 1284 NW 87th Court RD, Ocala, FL, 34482, United States
All Genre events filled with Celebrities, cosplayers and much, much, more.
Attending Author:

Steve Altier

Purchase Tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/ocalacomiccon/events/ocala-comic-con-2024-91223

Florida PolyCon
2024-03-16 | Florida Polytechnic University, 4700 Research Way, Lakeland, FL, 33805, United States
Florida PolyCon is an annual student-run event that seeks to foster the community and geek-centric culture of the student body of Florida Polytechnic University and share it with the greater Florida area. Our focus is on building culture, student leadership, and fostering a loving and accepting community while building memories that will last a lifetime.
The event includes, but not limited to, cosplay, food trucks, games, panels and more. This event is a grand celebration of the geek culture, and all are welcome from anime otaku to dungeon masters.
Attending Author:

Steve Altier
Maria DeVivo

Purchase tickets here: https://flpolycon.org/tickets/

Indiana Comic Convention
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-24 | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46225
Indiana Comic Convention is a comic book convention located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Comic Convention is Indianapolis’ largest, true comic convention. Featured are exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including comic books, magazines, toys, games, Star Wars, Star Trek, anime, manga, cosplay, artwork, sketches and apparel. In addition, a roster of comic industry professionals, and comicdom-related celebrities are in attendance for attendees to meet and greet. As admission is kept reasonable for adults and FREE for children, the Indiana Comic Convention is a family-friendly convention.
Attending Author:

Brian D. Anderson (appearing at the Cove)

Purchase tickets HERE.

Wizards, Witches and the Weird
2024-03-23 | The Center at Deltona, 1640 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Deltona, FL, United States
Are you into Wizards, Witches, Oddities, Steampunk, Paranormal, Fantasy? This is the event for you. Free to attend. Guests, vendors, Food trucks and more.
Attending Authors:

Steve Altier
Maria DeVivo

Worldbuilding 101
2024-03-25 - 2024-04-22
Savvy Authors course on worldbuilding. Online 4 week course by JM Paquette
A web course covering worldbuilding, writing tips, and tricks!

WonderCon
2024-03-29 - 2024-03-31 | The Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
WonderCon features 900+ exhibitors in a 412,000–-square-foot Exhibit Hall filled with comics, original art, toys, and merchandise from many popular artists, publishers, and retailers. You can expect exclusive movie and television programming, panels featuring the top comics professionals, autographs, games, portfolio reviews, the Masquerade, and so much more.
Attending Authors:

Brian D. Anderson (appearing at the Cove)

Purchase Tickets HERE.

MY-CON
2024-03-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive, 8001 International Dr., Orlando, FL, 32819
Unicorns on an epic journey to bring a fun inexpensive Fandom convention to the masses. We accept everyone as they are and as they want to be seen as and encourage individuality.
Attending Authors:

Maria DeVivo

Delight in Fright Interview with Steve Altier
2024-04-04
Interview with Author Steve Altier on Delight in Fright podcast!

Spookala Tampa
2024-04-05 - 2024-04-07 | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL, 33610, United States
Annual Horror Fest
Attending Authors:

Steve Altier
Maria DeVivo

Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.spookala.com/october-tickets

Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
2024-04-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Barnes & Noble Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E.Rio Salado Pkwy #1032, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Mimi Francis will be signing books at Barnes & Noble Tempe Marketplace from 11 am to 1 pm.
She will have all of her books available to sign!

Chicago Steampunk Expo
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14 | Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
The Chicago Steampunk Exposition provides an imagination powered inter-dimensional time portal to an alternative 1893 Chicago Exposition! One filled with awe, wonder, science, and magic!
Attending Author:

Megan Mackie

Purchase Tickets Here: https://chicagosteampunkexpo.com/tickets/

Island Fancon
2024-04-13 08:00 - 2024-04-14 17:00 | CITY CENTRE PARK, 1089 Langford Pkwy, Langford, BC, V9B 0A5, Canada
Island FanCon is bringing the ultimate celebration of pop culture to City Centre Park in Langford on April 13-14, 2024. Modeled after the highly successful Northern FanCon, which has captivated audiences for a decade in Prince George, Island FanCon promises an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages.
Attending Author:

D Lambert (booth in Artist Alley)

Rainbow Book Fair
2024-04-20 | The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center, 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, 10011, United States
The Rainbow Book Fair is the largest LGBTQ+ book event in the US. It is totally unique—there is no other book fair quite like it. At the RBF, the people who write, read, publish, and sell our books are taken seriously, but with a lot of queer humor and love thrown in.

Attending Author: Eskay Kabba

Clearwater Library Comic Con
2024-04-20 | North Greenwood Recreation And Aquatic Complex, 900 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33755, United States
A family friendly event held at the North Greenwood Recreation And Aquatic Complex. 8th annual Clearwater Comic Con, and we are looking forward to our best one yet! Enjoy special guests and panel discussions; come dressed up as your favorite superhero and join our Cosplay Showcase; explore our food trucks, vendors, photo opportunities, and more!

Attending author:

Maria DeVivo
Steve Altier

Clearwater Library Comic Con
2024-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 | North Greenwood Recreation Center, 900 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33755, United States
Clearwater Library Comic Con’s annual celebration of comics, art, science fiction, super heroes, and more! This event is FREE and great for the whole family. Come dressed up as your favorite superhero and join in our Cosplay Showcase. Enjoy our special guests and panel discussions, as well as food trucks, vendors, and photo opportunities.
Attending Author:

Maria DeVivo will be signing books at her booth as well as participating in the panel CELEBRATING WOMEN WRITERS from 2pm-3pm.

Tombs and Tomes Book Festival
2024-04-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St SE, Washington D.C., DC, 20003, United States
Congressional Cemetery first ever Tombs & Tomes Book Festival
Experience the enchantment of books, stories, and the written word in our unique and historic cemetery venue in Washington D.C. Dozens of local authors, publishers, purveyors of seasonal snacks, and book-themed arts and crafts artists will be here at the cemetery, ready to wow and dazzle all book lovers with their offerings.
Attending Author:

CK Westbrook

IRAE-Interracial Romance Authors Expo
2024-04-25 - 2024-04-27 | Hampton Inn, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Authors and readers join together to celebrate diversity in romance writing and the authors who write these stories. This year’s event takes place at the Hampton Inn, Jacksonville, Florida, and includes a book signing on Saturday the 27th between 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Attending Author:

K.T. Bond

Purchase tickets here: https://www.irauthorsexpo.com/tickets

ApollyCon 2024
2024-04-25 - 2024-04-28 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, FL, 20745
ApollyCon is an annual multi-day author event owned by #1 New York Times and Internationally Best Selling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout. Established in 2015, ApollyCon features authors (who write Young Adult and Adult fiction), vendors, publishers, sponsors, and hosts over 1,000+ readers each year in Washington, D.C.
Attending Authors:

Mimi Francis
Eskay Kabba

Get your tickets here: https://jenniferlarmentrout.com/apollycon/tickets/

10th Annual Oxford Exchange Book Fair
2024-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Oxford Exchange, 420 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33606, United States
OE launched the Book Fair in 2015 to provide an open platform for local authors to connect with the community face-to-face. Featured are local authors and their publications, workshops, and more. OE Book Fair participates in donations to local charities by having guests bring gently used books (Pre-K thru Grade 12) to benefit the Hillsborough Education Foundation’s Teaching Tools Store.
Attending Author:

Sarah Seado
Maria DeVivo
Steve Altier

RSVP is required, but attendance is free!

Chicago Comicon and Event Expo (C2E2)
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-28 | McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, United States
Comics, cosplay, gaming, wrestling, and anime abound in the only pop culture convention in the heart of Downtown Chicago! We’ve gathered your favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic creators, and larger-than-life literary authors into one place to celebrate the fandoms you love. From the halls of Artist Alley to the depths of the Show Floor, our goal is to provide a space of creativity and fun, but most importantly, one that cultivates a sense of belonging, safety, and inclusiveness.
Attending Author:

Megan Mackie

Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.c2e2.com/en-us/buy/tickets.html

Ages of Pages (New Zealand)
2024-04-27 09:30 - 16:30 | Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand
A Free Book Event
​Where Readers and Authors Connect
9.30am-4pm, ​Saturday 27 April 2024.
​Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton
​Free entry.
Discover new and exciting reads
Buy books and have them signed by the author
Meet your favorite authors!
Attending Author:

T.S. Simons

Death Becomes Them 2
2024-04-27 19:00 - 23:30 | Tampa’s Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL, United States
A fully immersive horror cabaret!
Attending author:

Maria DeVivo

AWOBA - A World of Bookish Adventures Podcast
2024-05-07
Interview with Author Steve Altier as we talk about his writing process.

Savannah Comic-Con
2024-05-11 - 2024-05-12 | Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Dr., Savannah, GA, 31421, United States
Join us for our 10th year anniversary as we continue to build the only locally owned comic convention Savannah Comic Convention into the premiere Pop Culture event of Southeast Georgia!
Attending Author:

Steve Altier

Purchase tickets HERE!

Sunshine City Scare
2024-05-11 08:00 - 2024-05-12 17:00 | Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Sunshine City Scare beckons horror enthusiasts to a transcendent experience!
Attending Authors:

Sarah Seado
Maria DeVivo
Steve Altier

Sarah and Maria will be on the panel Creating Badass Female Protagonists!
Purchase tickets HERE!

Lowcountry Author Showcase Book Fair
2024-05-18 | Striped Pig Distillery, 2201 Old School Dr, North Charleston, SC, 29405, United States
Book fair to show case local authors and introduce readers to their next great read.
Attending Authors:

Robert Lewis

The Gilded Page Bookstore
2024-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gilded Page Bookstore, 123 E Court Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Local Author Showcase
Join us as we welcome four local authors to the store for an informal Meet & Greet signing! No RSVP required; books will be available for purchase through the bookstore.
Attending Author:

Steve Altier

GalaxyCon Oklahoma City
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-26 | Oklahoma City Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Drive, Oklahoma City, OK, 73109, United States
A 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, and panelists.
Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more!
Attending Author:

Megan Mackie
