Featured Author
About the application
Applicants will be emailed with a selection decision by the end of March, 2026.
If you are selected as a Featured Author:
● You will receive an acceptance email that will both provide and request further information
● You will be given a presentation timeslot and space for a book signing following your presentation. The festival presentation schedule will be finalized by late March, 2026.
● You will be provided with someone to introduce you prior to your presentation
● The ordering and sale of your books will be handled by our bookseller, Busboys & Poets. On occasion, Busboys & Poets may determine that an author will need to provide and/or sell his/her own books. We will notify authors individually if that is necessary
● The Books in Bloom is not able to assist with travel expenses, but may be able to assist with hotel accommodations, if needed
● Please be aware that your presentation may be photographed and/or filmed
About the event
Terms & Conditions
If you are NOT selected as a Featured Author, and Wish to Participate as an Exhibitor
We recommend that you submit an Author Exhibitor Application.
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Book Title
- Publication Date
- ISBN-13
- WHICH GENRE/SUB-GENRE BEST REPRESENTS YOUR BOOK?
- BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF BOOK
- Publishing Company
- Publisher Contact Information (Email or Phone)
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
