NVNR Author Spotlight: Early Bird Authors & Literary Trivia / Indie Press Author Reception

June 15, 2026

Posted By: Nicki Leone in NVNR,

Booksellers have the opportunity to hear from and meet a bevy of authors at New Voices New Rooms. There are author events scheduled every day - some at big keynote events, some at mix-and-mingle social events, and some at smaller, more focused panel sessions. Even on the exhibit floor booksellers can often meet authors at their publishers' tables and have a chance to talk to them one-on-one. The first two author events to launch the conference are the Early Bird Authors and Literary Trivia event on Sunday, 8/2, and the Indie Press Author Reception on Monday, 8/3.

Fun Fact: On average, authors represent about 20% of all the people at an NVNR conference!

Early Bird Authors & Literary Trivia
Sunday, August 2, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

NVNR kicks off with a gathering combining two great things: Authors & Trivia! Hear from authors about their new books before we swing into teams vying for cool literary-themed prizes. Moderated by Rayna Nielsen, (Book Banter Books in New Orleans, LA). Snacks provided and plenty of ARCs!

Featured Authors

Erin Ampersand, Time to Play (Tor Books)
Susan Coll, Word Salad (Harper Muse)
Gerardo Sámano Córdova, Imps! (Tin House)
Matt Strollo, The Crimson Traveler (Left Field Publishing)
Mary Beth Whalen, Handle with Care (Thomas Nelson)
Andrew Joseph White, You're No Better (Peachtree Teen)

Read ahead! Early Bird Authors & Literary Trivia Edelweiss Collection

Indie Press Authors Reception
Monday, August 3, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

NVNR celebrates independent presses and is committed to creating opportunities that bring indie presses and indie booksellers together. Our Indie Press Reception features debut and veteran authors from some of our favorite indie presses. Mix and mingle and discover new titles for your TBR pile and staff favorite shelves.

Featured Authors

Abrea Armstrong, Ferry Tales (Red Hen Press)
Elizabeth Becker, Saltwater Cowboys (Zibby Books)
Caroline Bock, The Other Beautiful People (Regal House Publishing)
Christy Cashman, What Happened in Beulah (She Writes Press)
Adrian De Leon, Notes from a Wayward Son: A Memoir (University of North Carolina Press)
Maurice Elias, Hamantaschen for Hanukkah?!: A Tale of the Wise People of Chelm (Tiny Torch Books)
Lenna Jawdat, 70,000 (Central Avenue Poetry)
Chital Mehta, Have You Seen Romit? A Novel (University of Nebraska Press)
Daniella Mestyanek Young, The Culting of America: What Makes a Cult and Why We Love Them (Otterpine)
John Mutter, Fortune and Glass (Left Field Publishing)
Aria Joy Prichard, Luna and The Lost Cove (Tiny Torch Books)
Jason Prokowiew, War Boys: A Father and Son Memoir (Trio House Press)
Kyle Scheele, How Ideas Work : A Proven Framework for Generating Breakthrough Ideas and Bringing Them to Life (Authors Equity)
Rachel Shelden, The Political Supreme Court: A Forgotten History (University of North Carolina Press)
Inger Sigrun Bredkjær Brodey, An A–Z Guide to Jane Austen's World (Johns Hopkins University Press)
Jessica Teich, The Future Tense of Joy (DoppelHouse Press)
Tess Thomas, Shibu's New Friend Levine Querido)