BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Las Vegas-Clark County Library X-WR-CALNAME:Las Vegas-Clark County Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:293e7f48-b1c3-4edd-bcde-149aa8419791 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260826T063918Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T163000 SUMMARY:2026 Authors & Artists Fair LOCATION:Clark County Library\nClark County Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clark County Library;X-APP LE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Clark County Library:geo:36.11393,-115.13492 GEO:36.11393;-115.13492 DESCRIPTION:Meet & greet over 70 local authors in two-hour shifts througho ut the day in the Theater Lobby. Discover new releases and best sellers in print & e-book format\, writers groups and publishers! .\nhttps://lvccld. libnet.info/event/15569297 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

2026 Authors &\; Artists Fair - - Authors Marketplace in the Theater Lobby

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Over 70 local authors are scheduled to participate in this year's Authors &\; Artists Fair! \; Be swept away by what the local literary community has to of fer as you discover new releases\, best sellers and fresh finds in both pr int &\; e-book format. \; Meet authors with their award-winning boo ks\, talk to first-time authors and seasoned veterans of the publishing wo rld\, learn about writers groups you can join for networking\, writing opp ortunities and critical feedback about your own writing projects\, buy aut ographed copies as gifts for friends and family\, and take selfies with th e authors. Are you an author seeking publication? \; Talk to event co- sponsor Mystic Publishers\, Inc.\, a Henderson-based publisher that provid es several options to getting your book published and join the dozens of a uthors in their catalog.

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As a writer\, you'll also learn about how to market your book to The Library District\, how to publish with BiblioB oard\, a unique software platform partnered with The Library District that helps you find new online readers for your book\, and early information a bout the 2026 Indie Author Project's global writing contest seeking the be st indie-published books with cash prizes in eight genres: Mystery/Thrille rs\, Romance\, Science Fiction\, Fantasy\, Historical Fiction\, General/Co ntemporary Fiction\, Memoir\, Young Adult and Children's Picture Books.&nb sp\;

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Workshops\, panel discussions\, art demonstrations\, Artist M arketplace\, Chalk Art Corner\, movie screening\, concert and chapter read ings will be held throughout the Fair in the Main Theater\, Paul C. Blau T heatre\, and Large Conference Room. \; See Activities Agenda below covering all Fair spaces. \; \;

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2026 Authors &\; Artists Fair - Activities Agenda (valid as of 1/0 5/26 and may be updated as changes occur):

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In The Main The ater:

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10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. \;  \; Movi e: \; Every Brilliant Thing (2016\, 62 mins\, Not Ra ted)

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2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. \;  \;  \;  \;C oncert: \; Clark County Library Jam Sessions Band

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In The Theater Lobby:

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10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. \;  \;  \;Authors Marketplace with different authors in three shifts: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.\, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.\, and 2 :30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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In The Paul C. Blau Theatre:

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10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. \;  \;"Marketing Strategies for M ulti-genre Authors" with Mackenzie Knight &\; SG Tasz

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11:30 a.m . - 12:20 p.m. \;  \;"What a Ghostwriter Can Do for You" with Ned Barnett\, Sherry Rosenthal\, Joylynn Ross &\; Jo Wilkins

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12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. \;  \;  \;"Designing a Best-selling Book Cove r" with Richard Draude

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1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. \;  \;  \ ;  \;"A World for Your Work: Exploring Creative Strategies to Expand R each &\; Range" with Dr. Joshua Gray

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2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.  \;  \;  \;  \;"Getting from Yawn to Yikes! \; Tension & \; Pacing in Storytelling" with Theresa Maue

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3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.  \;  \;  \;  \;"Self-Publishing: Stories from Experience" with Reannon Muth\, Dee Rollings\, Sadira Stone &\; Jo Wilkins

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In The Large Conference Room:

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10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p .m. \;  \;  \; Artists Marketplace \;with different artists in three shifts: \; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.\, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.\, and 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p. m. \;  \;  \; Chalk Art Corner \;-- Every one is welcome to create chalk art with all materials provided! \; Art work created at the Fair will be collected and displayed on the \; &nb sp\;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;   \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; & nbsp\; Sustainable Community Art Wall in Clark County Library January 25 - March 31\, 2026\, for public viewing during regular library hours. \;

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10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. \;  \;  \;Art Demonstration: "Making a Collage" with Karla Cloninger

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11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.&nb sp\;  \; "Nonfiction Writing" with Sheryl Green

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12:00 p.m. - 1 2:50 p.m. \;  \; "How to Rewrite a Fairytale" with Pat Murphy

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1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. \;  \;  \;  \; Art Demonstration : "Drawing Classic VW Art for All Ages" with Brian Gardner

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1:30 p. m. - 2:20 p.m. \;  \;  \;  \;"Writing Through the A.I. Apo calypse" with Daniel James Clark &\; Wolf O'Rourc

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2:30 p.m. - 2 :50 p.m. \;  \;  \;  \; Art Demonstration: "Making Gel Pla te Prints" with Karla Cloninger

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3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. \;   \;  \;  \; "How to Read Your Work in Public" with Tonya Todd

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4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. \;  \;  \;  \; Chapter Re adings by Local Authors (in 10-minute increments\, authors to be announced)

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* Please note: Activities\, authors &\; artists are subject to change/cancel without notice. \;

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Free admis sion &\; open to the public. \; Sales of books &\; artw ork are at the discretion of the authors &\; artists. Seating is first come\, first served and may be limited. \; For more information\, plea se call 702.507.3458.

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