Enjoy the day with Authors from around the country!!

A multi-genre book signing event is in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, June 17, 2023. This event will have authors from all genres under the same roof for a one-day event. Don't miss out on this FREE public event. We will have a professional photographer there to take those memorable photos all while buying and getting those books signed!

When:   Saturday, June 17, 2023

Time:     10:30 am – 11:30 pm Catered Lunch w/ Assistants & VIPs

               12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Book Signing Event for the public

Cost:      FREE to the general public

               VIP Tickets (eat with the catered lunch with the authors) -  $30.00

               Authors Tables -   $75.00 (includes 1 8’ table, personalized lanyard & catered lunch)

               Author Assistants - $15.00 (includes personalized lanyard & catered lunch)

Hotel:    Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown has a block of rooms set aside for Friday & Saturday

Book a Room:  https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=DSMWSHX&arrivalDate=2023-06-16&departureDate=2023-06-18&groupCode=CHHARW&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

 Sponsorships:     This option is open for anyone who would like to sponsor to get their name out there at the event. You can find this information on the website: https://authorsontheriverw.wixsite.com/aotrw/sponsorship

 Website:  https://authorsontheriverw.wixsite.com/aotrw

Raffle Basket Proceeds Benefit: Children's Cancer Connection & Crown Point Community Center of Johnson - Volunteer Cancer Hat Sewing Group

Author Fair 9am-1 pm

Regional author meet and greet with book sales. Live readings from 10am to 1pm.

Book Swap 9am-1 pm

Bring a book, take a book

Activities 1-3pm

Crafts, Geocache and more

Finish It! Writing Workshop with Alex Kava 1-2:30 pm

"Finish It! Getting Your Novel From Start to THE END." This workshop combines the lessons and tips that best-selling author Alex Kava has learned in her twenty-two years as a novelist. Includes practical advice for any writers who have wanted to start a novel or might be stuck halfway through. Free and open to ages 16+. Registration required to reserve your seat. Any open seats on the day of the workshop will be first come, first served.

Special Presentation with Alex Kava 3-4 pm

Book Signing with Alex Kava 4-5 pm

We will have a concession booth with snacks as well as a hot dog/chips/drink offering for lunch between 11a-1p.