2016 GOA Introduction
The 2016 Fall "Gathering of Authors" Charity Event & Book Signing will be here before we know it. I look forward to getting to hang out with all of my incredible friends who have become a part of what we do, as well as many new authors who are new to this event. Any authors who want to sign up to be a part of the 2016 event please fill out the author sign up form and I will be in touch with you.
The 2016 Fall "Gathering of Authors" Charity Event & Book Signing will be here before we know it. I look forward to getting to hang out with all of my incredible friends who have become a part of what we do, as well as many new authors who are new to this event. Any authors who want to sign up to be a part of the 2016 event please fill out the author sign up form and I will be in touch with you.
J2016 Gathering of Authors
Friday Oct. 28 th Charity Dinner 7 - 9 pm
Saturday Oct. 29th - Event 10 am - 3 pm
PLACE:
Arkansas Convention Center Texarkana - 5200 Convention Plaza Dr.
Texarkana, AR 71854 - 870-216-2000
OFFICIAL EVENT HOTEL: Holiday Inn - 5200 Convention Plaza Drive - Texarkana Arkansas 71854
For Reservations Call 870-216-2000 - SPECIAL EVENT RATE: $79.00 including breakfast.
Just mention you are with the Gathering of Authors.
BREAK OUT SESSIONS - Sat. Oct. 29th
10:15 - 10:45 AM (Magnolia Room)
Author David N. Walker "Novels and Novellas"
10:50 - 11:20 AM (Magnolia Room)
Author/Speaker Julie B. Cosgrove - "Captivate Your Readers...Virtually"
How to captivate readers raised in a "Virtual World"
10:50 - 11:20 AM (Board Room by Ballroom)
Author Caleb Gammons
"Humphrey McDumphrey's Character Creation
11:25 - 12:00 (Magnolia Room)
Jeanie Loiacono, CEO of Loiacono Literary Agency , Irving Texas
"Steps to Becoming an Author"
12:05 - 12:30 AM (Board Room by Ballroom)
Author/Speaker Alan Bourgeois
"Publishing in Today's World"
12:05 - 12:30 AM (Magnolia Room)
Author/Speaker Dr. Tom Wright
"Psychology & Character Development"
12:35 - 1:05 (Magnolia Room)
Author/Speaker Michael Don Fess
"Contraversy is Contraversial"
1:10 - 1:40 (Magnolia Room)
Author Jeanie Waters
"The Life and Death of An Idea"
How everything has a birthing time and sometimes our
neglect can bring about an early death. How to keep the
vision alive on finishing a book idea.
1:45 - 2:15 (Magnolia Room)
Author J.C. Hulsey
Pitfalls & Rewards of Publishing
How he became an award winning author, publisher,
online radio host and the d.j. of he old cowboys
country music show - all in a short time.
DOOR PRIZES FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT - Oct. 29th Main Event Day
Ticket Chances - $1.00 or 6/$5.00...drawings all day.
Multiples Given away separately
(3) Free Oil Changes from Cooper Service
(2) Free Oil Changes from Mr. Speedy Car Care
(2) Free Oil Changes from Meineke Car Care
(2) Meals for two at McAlister's Deli
(2) Free Oil Changes from Firestone/Wilson Tire
(2) Free Oil Changes from McLarty Quicklane
$20.00 Gift Card from Fuji Kims Sushi & Grill
(2) $25.00 Gift Cards from Gusanos Pizza
$20.00 Gift Card at Chilis
2 Free Dinners El Chicos Mexican Restaurant
(2) $20.00 Gift Certificate at Applebees
(2) $25.00 Gift Certificates from the Fish Bowl
$25.00 Gift Cert. from Cuff & Collar for Tall and Big Men
$20.00 Gift Card at Red Lobster
(2 Sets) 2 free subs from Jimmy Johns
$25.00 Gift Certificate from China Inn
(8) Free Car Washes from Westgate Car Wash
(3) $25.00 Gift Certificates from The Lunch Box
(2) $25.00 Gift Cards WALMART
(2) $20.00 Gift Cards WALMART
Dinner for Two - Docs Fish & Steak house
Ticket Chances - $1.00 or 6/$5.00...drawings all day.
Multiples Given away separately
(3) Free Oil Changes from Cooper Service
(2) Free Oil Changes from Mr. Speedy Car Care
(2) Free Oil Changes from Meineke Car Care
(2) Meals for two at McAlister's Deli
(2) Free Oil Changes from Firestone/Wilson Tire
(2) Free Oil Changes from McLarty Quicklane
$20.00 Gift Card from Fuji Kims Sushi & Grill
(2) $25.00 Gift Cards from Gusanos Pizza
$20.00 Gift Card at Chilis
2 Free Dinners El Chicos Mexican Restaurant
(2) $20.00 Gift Certificate at Applebees
(2) $25.00 Gift Certificates from the Fish Bowl
$25.00 Gift Cert. from Cuff & Collar for Tall and Big Men
$20.00 Gift Card at Red Lobster
(2 Sets) 2 free subs from Jimmy Johns
$25.00 Gift Certificate from China Inn
(8) Free Car Washes from Westgate Car Wash
(3) $25.00 Gift Certificates from The Lunch Box
(2) $25.00 Gift Cards WALMART
(2) $20.00 Gift Cards WALMART
Dinner for Two - Docs Fish & Steak house