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Deep Valley Book Festival goes virtual!

October 7, 2020

Like many organizations, the Deep Valley Book Festival had to pivot this year and find a way to deliver content …

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How not to be disappointed at a book festival

October 17, 2018

Smaller book festivals are notoriously hit or miss. Same with readings, workshops, or bookstore events. I was part of a book …

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Book festivals? Yay or nay?

October 19, 2017

If you’re a published author, you may have been invited to participate in a book festival. Did you accept the …

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What’s making me happy (June 29)

June 29, 2015

Glen Campbell, podcasts, and book festivals.

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Thank you, South Dakota!

October 10, 2014

I attended the South Dakota Festival of Books as a presenter two weeks ago, but only now have I 1) …

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