2025 Festival of Books
2025 Exhibitors in the Don Taylor Writers’ Marketplace and Exhibit Area
Read more about the authors and exhibitors who participated in the 2023 Don Taylor Writers Marketplace.
2025 Festival of Books
Festival of Books Map
The Festival of Books is held at Carroll University, 100 N. East Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186
2025 Festival of Books
2025 Festival of Books
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2025 Festival of Books
2025 Keynote with Christina Clancy
CHRISTINA CLANCY AND THE SNOWBIRDS OF WISCONSIN Christina Clancy, Bestselling Author of The SnowbirdsInterviewed by Jim Higgins, Book Editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Friday, November 77:00-8:30 pmBook Signing: 8:30–9:00 pmIn the Carroll University Campus Center Stackner Ballroom100 N. East Avenue, Waukesha Madison author Christina Clancy has launched a career Read more
2025 Festival of Books Pre-Festival Kickoff Event
Pre-Festival Kickoff Event
Kathie Giorgio Introduces Her New Book of Poetry
PRE-FESTIVAL KICKOFF Thursday, October 96:30-8:00 pmAt Books & Company1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc Kathie Giorgio introduces her new book, Let Me Tell You, Let Me Sing! This new collection of her poetry boldly expresses the reach and impact of poetry. From haiku to prose to even a poem put together by the Read more
2025 Festival of Books
2025 Author Biographies
Alice Benson lives in Wisconsin with her wife and their dog. She recently retired from a job in a human services field; previously she spent over thirteen years working with a domestic violence program. Her short work has appeared in a variety of publications. Both Alice’s novels, Her Life is Read more
2025 Festival of Books Waukesha Reads Cabaret
Waukesha Reads Cabaret
Featuring Candace Decker and Phil Smith
Saturday, November 8During the Lunch Break11:30 am-12:15 pmIn the Campus Center Main Dining Room The Seed Keeper: A WAUKESHA READS CABARETCandace Decker and Phil Smith Candace Decker and Phil Smith explore the importance of seeds as symbols of life, culture, and hope, through stories and songs inspired by The Seed Keeper, The Waukesha Read more
2025 Festival of Books
2025 Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 5:00 pm-7:00 pmAuthors and Presenters Reception, and Writing Contest Award Winners’ ReceptionSponsored by the Maas FoundationTickets are required and cost $25 per person 5:00 pm-8:30 pm Books & Company Bookstore and The Don Taylor Writers’ Marketplace will be open for attendees to purchase books 5:00 pm-8:30 pmFestival Read more
2025 Festival of Books 2025 Author Presentations and Panels
2025 Author Presentations and Panels
Session Four
Session Four Saturday, November 8, 20252:00 pm to 3:00 pmCarroll University, Rankin Hall Healing Grief & Trauma Through Literature Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Katie KaliszKathryn GahlKathie Giorgio Moderated by Marcia WilliamsDescription: Through poetry, memoir, and fiction, these three writers will talk about how literature can help and heal even the Read more
2025 Festival of Books 2025 Author Presentations and Panels
2025 Author Presentations and Panels
Session Three
Session ThreeSaturday, November 8, 202512:30 pm – 1:30 pmCarroll University, Rankin Hall Inside Wisconsin Sports Culture Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Matt ZembrowskiTony WalterJordan TreskeTodd RosiakModerated by Greg AhrenhoersterDescription: Wisconsin is steeped in its love for sports, from the Packers to the Brewers to the Bucks. These writers will talk about Read more