Sunday, March 7, 2021
9 AM – Welcome to the Deep Valley Book Festival – Cabin Fever Edition – Day 2
Kick off the festival with a live welcome from Rachael Hanel and Joy Riggs. Join in and let us know where you are, wherever you are! Live shout-outs to attendees and exciting announcements It’s time to let the celebration begin LIVE!
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10 AM – Making a Living From Writing
Wouldn’t it be nice to earn the big bucks from books like Stephen King or J.K.Rowling? While that probably isn’t realistic for most writers, there are ways to earn money from your writing. This author panel will discuss options for the freelance market, including selling articles to newspapers, magazines, and online outlets, as well as work-for-hire arrangements with publishers. Panelists: Melinda Falgoust, Nadia Giordana, Kiersten Hall, Joy Riggs, Katie Roiger, Jonathan Sweet, Frank Weber, and Diane Windsor. Moderator: Rachael Hanel
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11:30 AM – Writing Stories that Engage Young Readers
Join authors Helen Holder and Kathryn Sullivan for a discussion of the differences between children’s and middle-grade stories. What voice works best for each and how complicated a plot can you have? Questions and discussion are encouraged.
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1 PM – Cabin Fever Reads with Margi Preus
Read The Littlest Voyageur by Margi Preus to prepare for this fun and lively book discussion! All ages welcome!
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2:30 PM – Try Your Hand at Illustrating!
For aspiring illustrators or anyone who loves to draw, illustrators Kim Hanzo and Kayla Olson-Surface share their top 10 steps to effectively illustrating children’s books.
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4 PM – Agent, Editor, Hybrid, or Do-It-Yourself: Publishing Options
Authors can choose from many different paths when it comes to publishing. How do you know if you should pursue a path with a traditional publisher? How does one go about getting an agent? Or is self-publishing the best choice? And what about hybrid publishers, who offer a blend of traditional and self-publishing?
Panelists: Ann Aubitz, Peter Bremer, Phyllis Cole-Dai, Chris Norbury, Susan Stradiotto, Jaye Viner, Jason Walz, and Diane Windsor. Moderator: Kiersten Hall
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5:30 PM – Drawings, Special Announcements & Closing – LIVE
MC’s Rachael Hanel and Joy Riggs host the final giveaways and drawing for the festival.
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New Book Showcase hosted by Joy Riggs – Pre-recorded
Participating authors with books released between October 2020 and March 2021 discuss their new books. Authors: Lynn Garthwaite, Kiersten Hall, Sara Krisher, Paula Morhardt, George Murray, Jason Walz, and Diane Windsor.
No need to pre-register. The link will be provided on the day of the event and can be viewed at any time.