#SCBL2023
Attendee Agenda
Thursday, June 22nd
The Indispensable Bookish Virtual Assistant
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Jamaica
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Description: SCBL & The Indispensable Bookish Virtual Assistant team will host their third annual luncheon event for Virtual/Personal Assistants to gather together for networking and a Q&A with our Featured Authors & Personal Assistance. Mark your calendar or better yet, click on the link to purchase your ticket now. There are only limited seats available and once the tickets are gone.... you will have to wait until #IBVA2024 to attend the next seminar. (Requires Separate Ticket From Book Event. Lunch Is Included In Ticket Price.)
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Early Registration
Time: 9:00am – Noon/1:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Convention Center Lobby
Description: Check in with the Registration team to get your packets and everything to assist you through the weekend. You have to register to get access to all the activities for the weekend. Make sure to take a few minutes to check out the items in your tote bags. You will find agendas, free giveaways, tickets for raffles, scavenger hunts, fun swag, invites to the Reader Lounge and Book Nook rooms, and so much more!
Bookish Escapism: Meet & Greet
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Pavilion Ballroom
Description: Bookish Escapism: Meet & Greet is for all the authors, PAs, industry professionals, and supporting attendees to get together and mingle a bit before the weekend starts. The Book Fanatic Readers are invited to attend also. Adult beverages can be purchased at the cash/credit card bar. Dinner is served during this event. (Must have appropriate event badge for entrance.)
Dress Code: Casual to Smart Casual (No swimsuits or shorts. Shoes are required.)
Friday, June 23rd
Registration
Time: 8:00am – Noon/2:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Convention Center Lobby
Description: Check in with the Registration team to get your packets and everything to assist you through the weekend. You have to register to get access to all the activities for the weekend. Make sure to take a few minutes to check out the items in your tote bags. You will find agendas, free giveaways, tickets for raffles, scavenger hunts, fun swag, invites to the Reader Lounge and Book Nook rooms, and so much more!
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Time: 9:00am – Noon
Location: Jamaica
Description: By asking our previous attending authors what they wanted to learn this year, we’ve streamlined the agenda to focus on what authors need and want to know most - how to engage with your readers. The morning breakout session's agenda will focus on the latest trends and ideas that have worked for many up and coming authors – we will have six breakout sessions that cater to entry level and experienced level authors. Even though the sessions are focused from an author's point of view, these are open to all paid tickets holders, including Book Fanatic Readers.
Session Breakdown
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9:00 am – 9:45 am
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Buzz Session - TBD
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10:00 am – 10:45 am
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Buzz Session - TBD
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11:00 am-11:45am
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Buzz Session - TBD
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Dress: Casual
Time: 9:00am – Noon
Location: Salon II, Bermuda, Aruba, Martinique, and Montego Meeting Rooms
Description: Unique reader experiences created by sponsoring authors because not every reader is the same. These adventures are for premium ticket holders and require registration. (Must have appropriate ticket for entrance.) (Reservation required)
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Dress: Casual
Leave No Reader Behind Luncheon
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Pavilion Ballroom
Description: An opportunity for readers to have lunch with your favorite and new-to-you authors. Industry professionals will also be in attendance for networking with peers and readers. (Must have appropriate event badge for entrance.) (Reservation required)
Dress: Casual
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Keynote Speaker - Helen Hardt
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Pavilion
Description: #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers. Visit her at www.helenhardt.com.
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Dress: Casual
Tropes & Sips
Time: 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Antigua, Montego, Bermuda, Martinique, Salon II
Description: Reserve a spot at your favorite table of Tropes. Grab a drink and a chair and chat away! All ticket holders are invited to join in the fun!!! (Reservation required)
Dress: Casual
#SCBL2023 PAYLOAD Book Launch
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Jamaica Meeting Room
Description: Space Coast Book Lovers invites all ticket holders to join us for an afternoon of supporting the work of several of our 2023 featured authors. It will be the first chance to see several new releases that are not for sale anywhere until our party! Be the first to own a signed copy of your next great read. Complimentary refreshments, mingling, and readings from our outstanding authors. Don't miss this opportunity. Come join the merriment on Friday, June 23rd at 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited to join in the fun!!!
Dress: Casual
Saturday, June 24th
Registration
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00pm
Location: Convention Center Lobby
Description: If you are an RSVP (Book Worm) FREE ticket holder that gave us advance notice that you were attending, you will need to register to get your free tote bag. Book Fanatics & Book Junkies readers, you will need to check in with the Registration team to get your packets and everything to assist you for the day. You have to register to get access into the after party. Make sure to take a few minutes to check out the items in your tote bags. You will find agendas, free giveaways, tickets for raffles, scavenger hunts, fun swag, invites to the Reader Lounge and Book Nook rooms, and so much more!
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Author Feud
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Time: 10:00am - 11:30am (Doors open at 9:45am)
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Location: Jamaica
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Description: Arrive early to get a seat. Join as our Authors will participate in the SCBL version of Author Feud.
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Dress: Casual
Elite VIP & VIP Early Bird Entry
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Salon I, II & III
Description: All Book Fanatics, Book Junkies, Book Addict, and Book Maniac have access to the book signing a full hour before the general public is allowed in. Enjoy a special time set aside for you to mingle with the authors and purchase books before the general admission public has access. We encourage picture taking and getting autographs.
Dress: Casual
General Admission Book Signing (FREE)
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Salon I, II & III
Description: FREE! Opened to the general public and anyone that wants to attend.
Dress: Casual
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​Escapism: After Party
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Pavilion Ballroom
Description: Our themed after party is an opportunity for the Authors and Readers to mingle. Readers can ask questions and have small talk with their favorite authors and meet some new ones too. There will be heavy hors-d'oeuvres served. Adult beverages can be purchased at the cash/credit card bar. Theme: 1920 Speakeasy Soiree
Dress: Casual, Costume to match theme, or wear Colors - red, black, and/or, white
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***Featured Authors - please refer to your personal email or request agenda for authors from scbl@spacecoastbooklovers.com
***Event Agenda subject to change without notice based on the Event needs.
Side note: Each event that furnishes food and/or open bar is for paying ticket holder for that activity. Only those people will be allowed to participate in the consumption of food & drinks. If you have family and/or friends traveling with you but are not paid ticket holders, please do not anticipate being able to slip them in with mindset that it will not “impact anything”. We have ordered and purchased according to tickets sold.
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