Current as of April 2, 2026. I frequently sell books in person (I wrote a guide for authors on how better to do that), and here’s what I have lined up so far. I’ll be adding more events throughout the year. In previous years, I participated in a lot of comic-cons, but many Continue reading my 2026 bookselling schedule
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time (August, 2025), there was a fantasy book convention making its debut in the Washington DC area. It promised many splendors: Immerse yourself in your favorite bookish worlds with over 100 vendors and guest authors, exciting panels and workshops, TTRPG room, Continue reading once upon a scam
Follow this link to a podcast I was the guest on, where I discussed being a vendor at Awesome Con in March 2024. The Writing & Editing podcast is hosted by writer/ editor Jennia D’Lima, and it runs about 25 minutes. You can listen on Apple, Spotify, and a number of other apps. Kenton Kilgore writes Continue reading podcast interview: awesome con review
This blog post is for authors and writers who want to know more about selling books in person, specifically at a really big event. Everyone else, take the rest of the day off, and if your boss asks why you’re leaving work early, tell him or her that I said Continue reading for authors: awesome con 2024 after-action report
For an author, nothing is quite as bad as a book signing gone bad. Earlier this year, I released the second edition of Selling Books In Person: An Author’s Guide To Winning Fans & Making Money, to help fellow writers with their book signings and live sales. Accordingly, I’ve been Continue reading 8 signs you’re having a bad book signing (and what to do about it)
Have books, will travel. Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time selling books in Virginia, first at the Virginia Comic Con in on August 19, then at Fairfax Comic Con on August 26-27. The results couldn’t have been more different. Virginia Comic Con After a very successful three-day stint in Continue reading a tale of two conventions (va. version)
