Participating Authors
Rochelle Alers
Kenda Bell
Yvette Bentley
Sheena Binkley
W. Parks Brigham
Regenia Bryant
J. L. Campbell
Contessa Louise Cooper
Allison Daniels
Tesa Erven
Leah M. Forney
Tonya Franklin
Tracee Lydia Garner
Maurice Gray Jr
Linda Leigh Hargrove
Paulette Harper
Suzette Harrison
Bree Herron
LaShaunda C. Hoffman
Kiaundra Jackson
Beverly Jenkins
Katara Johnson
Tristan Jackson
Lez
Sheryl Lister
Nigeria Lockley
Sharon Lucas
Naleighna Kai
Raynetta Manees
Angelia Menchan
Leah Michelle
Rhonda McKnight
Tyora Moody
Suzette Riddick
Vanessa Riley
Mary Rodwell
Julia Royston
Pamela Samuels Young
Kimberly M Scott M. Ed
Pat Simmons
Azia Sphinx
Renee Spivey
Michelle Stephens
Kiarra M. Taylor
Indiana Tuggle
Denise Walker
Loretta Walls
Stephanie White
Barbara Joe Williams
Alice Wootson
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Regena Bryant
Tesa Erven
Tracee Lydia Garner
Linda Leigh Hargrove
T.L. James
Pamela Samuels Young
Ashley Sauls
Renee Spivey
Alice Wootson
SORMAG's Online Book Festival 2017 - three days catered to our favorite person - THE READER.
Each day will have panel discussions, Meet The Author sessions and group discussions. Register for three days of book fun.
The best parts about an online book festival - It's three days of FREE book fun and you don't have to leave the comforts of your home.
READER'S LOVE BOOKS - DAY 1
Mix & Mingle - 7pm Eastern
Meeting Book Clubs - Panel - 8pm Eastern
Poetry Slam - 9pm Eastern
Book Covers - The Good - The Bad - The Ugly - Discussion
Men In Fiction Authors Panel
Meet The Romance Author Panel
Meet The Children/Young Adult Fiction Author Panel
Meet The Christian Fiction Author Panel
READERS SUPPORTING AUTHORS - DAY 2
Beta Reader Panel - 5pm Eastern
Street Team Panel - 7pm Eastern
Mix & Mingle - 9pm Eastern
How Readers Can Support Their Favorite Authors - Discussion
Writing A Good Review - Discussion
Meet The Romance Author Panel
Meet The Historical Author Panel
Meet the Mainstream Author Panel
READER TO WRITER - DAY 3
Balancing Writing Work and Life Panel - 5pm - Eastern
Writing As Your Business Panel - 7pm Eastern
Mix & Mingle - 9pm Eastern
Manuscript Pitching Session
Self Publishing Companies To Avoid - Discussion
The Pros and Cons of Being A Hybrid Author - Discussion
Meet The Non-Fiction Author Panel
Meet The Paranormal Author Panel
Meet Romance Author Panel
Meet The Poet
Did I mention registration is - FREE
Would you like to be on a panel or donate a prize?
Contact 1sormag@gmail.com
Remember you can't get into the festival unless you register.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is free to the event. Make sure you join the FB Group, because the event will be held inside the group. Also make sure you sign up for the Book Festival listing so you will receive all the information for the Book Festival including call in numbers.
Registration Closes on November 2nd
PANEL:
If you would like to be on a panel, please check the agenda for slots available. Its updated daily. Select which panels and dates you would like to participate on. Send your selections to 1sormag@gmail.com. You will receive more information about what is needed from you.
The Live Panel Discussions will be hosted on Start Meeting. You will be able to call in and listen or watch online. You need a web cam to participate. These panels have set times. Check agenda for times.
The live panels will be moderated with questions and also open to the attendees to ask questions.
The Meet The Author Panels are posts inside the group. It consists of six authors who will answer questions in the comments. There is no set time for this panel. You can pop in and read posts from 12pm - 11pm.
PROMOTION:
There will be no book promotion posts inside the group. All books promoted during the festival will be listed in the Book Store Posts.
If you want to promote your book, please purchase a book store ad or an ad in the event program.
SPONSORS
if you would like to be a Sponsor/Vendor
VENDORS
Each day vendors will have one virtual booth to promote their services. This keeps the feed from being clogged with vendor posts.
DONATION:
If you would like to make a donation send info to 1sormag@gmail.com
HASHTAG
Please use #SOBF17 when you promote the event
If you have any other questions, please contact LaShaunda - 1sormag@gmail.com