The 2013 Big Orange Book Festival is expanding to three days of family-friendly fun and activities on Oct 11-13. After last year’s successful festival, we took stock of what you, our festival-goers, wanted for this year. Some of the most frequent questions our 2012 speakers received were “how did you get published, and what can I do to get published?” The answers were as varied as our authors, but we saw an opportunity.
That’s why this year’s festival will include two panels that address the details of writing and publishing. These panels will include writers, agents and other literary insiders from across several genres. Despite being one of the new kids at the fest, we’re sure that these panels will be among our most popular.
Our other addition takes it’s status as a new kid literally. We’re very excited to announce the addition of a new lineup of speakers focused on Home & Family to go along with existing presenters in favorite categories like California Voices, Mystery, Mayhem & Romance, Chapters & Verse, and From the Book.
Home & Family will showcase children’s and young adult writers from across the literary spectrum. We want to give readers of all ages the opportunity to share their love of books and find their next ‘new favorite book’. This year’s extraordinary array of speakers and presenters will be announced shortly. You’ll find someone (or something) for everyone in your home to enjoy.
We look forward to seeing you in October.
