1ST ANNUAL TARPON SPRINGS BOOK FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH | 10-4 PM
Join the Tarpon Springs Merchants Association and The Gilded Page bookstore for the 1st annual Tarpon Springs Book Festival on April 26th, 2025 from 10-4 PM on Court Street in downtown Tarpon Springs. This annual street fair brings authors, artists, organizations, and vendors from the Tampa Bay area and beyond together for a day of literacy celebration. FREE admission; fun for the whole family!
Panels & author talks on the festival stage
Opening Keynote: Sarah Penner 10:15 AM, Festival Stage
Empowering Women in Historical Fiction | 11 AM, Festival Stage
Empowering Women in Historical Fiction | 11 AM, Festival Stage
New York Times bestselling author Sarah Penner kicks off the festival with a lively presentation on her experience as an author, including her transition from corporate America to writing full-time, news about her upcoming release, The Amalfi Curse, and more.
Empowering Women in Historical Fiction | 11 AM, Festival Stage
Empowering Women in Historical Fiction | 11 AM, Festival Stage
Empowering Women in Historical Fiction | 11 AM, Festival Stage
Bestselling authors Eliza Knight and Madeline Martin discuss the important role female friendship and empowerment plays within the historical fiction genre.
The Art of the Cliffhanger | 12 PM, Festival Stage
Empowering Women in Historical Fiction | 11 AM, Festival Stage
Wacky and Wonderful Florida: What Makes the Sunshine State Great | 1 PM, Festival Stage
Cliffhangers that captivate readers and keep the pages turning are an essential aspect of suspense writing. Authors Steve Altier, Gayle Brown, and Lisa Malice chat about how they create chapter endings that leave readers craving more, and how they weave elements of intrigue throughout an entire story from start to finish to keep readers guessing until the final page. Moderated by Annette Masters.
Wacky and Wonderful Florida: What Makes the Sunshine State Great | 1 PM, Festival Stage
Wacky and Wonderful Florida: What Makes the Sunshine State Great | 1 PM, Festival Stage
Wacky and Wonderful Florida: What Makes the Sunshine State Great | 1 PM, Festival Stage
Despite its reputation, the Sunshine State boasts a plethora of wacky, wonderful, and one-of-a-kind stories that make it a fascinating and resilient place. Authors Joshua Ginsberg, Craig Pittman, & Cathy Salustri dive into some of their favorite stories and lesser-known moments from Florida's past, showcasing the state's strength, uniquen
Despite its reputation, the Sunshine State boasts a plethora of wacky, wonderful, and one-of-a-kind stories that make it a fascinating and resilient place. Authors Joshua Ginsberg, Craig Pittman, & Cathy Salustri dive into some of their favorite stories and lesser-known moments from Florida's past, showcasing the state's strength, uniqueness, and historical significance. Moderated by Evan P. Bennett.
Strange Love: Crafting Romance in Fantastical Worlds | 2 PM, Festival Stage
Wacky and Wonderful Florida: What Makes the Sunshine State Great | 1 PM, Festival Stage
Vulnerability and Authenticity: Letting it All Out on the Page | 3 PM, Festival Stage
Whether it's witches, monsters, or crumbling kingdoms, crafting romances in these settings takes a special kind of magic. Authors L.L. Campbell, C.M. Leyva, and Brittany Ranew dig into what it's like writing love stories in fantasy, paranormal, and dystopian genres--where chemistry, worldbuilding, and heat all have to work together. Moderated by Qilanna Quinn.
Vulnerability and Authenticity: Letting it All Out on the Page | 3 PM, Festival Stage
Wacky and Wonderful Florida: What Makes the Sunshine State Great | 1 PM, Festival Stage
Vulnerability and Authenticity: Letting it All Out on the Page | 3 PM, Festival Stage
Everyone has a story within them; that’s what makes us uniquely human. Whether its chronicling an awkward coming-of-age experience, defying constrictive societal norms, uncovering scandalous injustices, or learning how to be true to yourself, authors Jillian Abby, L.L Kirchner, and Kerry Kriseman share their insights and expertise on how
Everyone has a story within them; that’s what makes us uniquely human. Whether its chronicling an awkward coming-of-age experience, defying constrictive societal norms, uncovering scandalous injustices, or learning how to be true to yourself, authors Jillian Abby, L.L Kirchner, and Kerry Kriseman share their insights and expertise on how to courageously chronicle this complicated thing called “life.” Moderated by Laura Westley.
Author Meet & Greets in the gilded page booth
Sarah Penner | 11-12 PM
Stop by The Gilded Page booth from 11 AM-12 PM during the festival to meet New York Times bestselling author Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary, The London Seance Society, and The Amalfi Curse (out 4/29)! Sarah will be signing copies of her books and taking photos. You can purchase books from The Gilded Page in-store ahead of time, day of, or bring your books from home.
Madeline Martin | 12-1 PM
Stop by The Gilded Page booth from 12-1 PM during the festival to meet New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin, author of The Booklover's Library, The Librarian Spy, and The Keeper of Hidden Books. Madeline will be signing copies of her books and taking photos. You can purchase books from The Gilded Page in-store ahead of time, day of, or bring your books from home.
Eliza Knight | 12-1 PM
Stop by The Gilded Page booth from 12-1 PM during the festival to meet USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight, author of The Queen's Faithful Companion, Can't We Be Friends, and The Mayfair Bookshop. Eliza will be signing copies of her books and taking photos. You can purchase books from The Gilded Page in-store ahead of time, day of, or bring your books from home.
Ivy Fairbanks | 1-2 PM
Stop by The Gilded Page booth from 1-2 PM during the festival to meet Ivy Fairbanks, author of Morbidly Yours. Ivy will be signing copies of her book and taking photos. You can purchase books from The Gilded Page in-store ahead of time, day of, or bring your books from home.
Marie Still | 2-3 PM
Stop by The Gilded Page booth from 2-3 PM during the festival to meet Marie Still, author of My Darlings, We're All Lying, and Beverly Bonnefinche is Dead. Marie will be signing copies of her books and taking photos. You can purchase books from The Gilded Page in-store ahead of time, day of, or bring your books from home.
L.L. Campbell | 3-4 PM
Stop by The Gilded Page booth from 3-4 PM during the festival to meet L.L. Campbell, author of Tricky Magic and Tricky Princess. L.L. will be signing copies of her books and taking photos. You can purchase books from The Gilded Page in-store ahead of time, day of, or bring your books from home.