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Find Hydra Publications at book fairs, conventions, signings, and gatherings celebrating independent stories and the people who create them.
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20 events
Lost Dog Cafe · 106 West Huron Avenue · Folly Beach, South Carolina
7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern
Featuring: Bill Noel
Stop by the Lost Dog Cafe on Thursday to meet Bill Noel and have your Folly Beach mysteries signed.
Arts Advocates Gallery · The Crossings at Siesta Key · 3501 S. Tamiami Trail · Sarasota, Florida
2–6 p.m. Eastern
Featuring: Sandra Gurvis
Meet Sandra Gurvis at the Art and Soul Bazaar and get an early start on holiday shopping. Browse work from artists of all genres and discover books to give—or keep.
Lost Dog Cafe · 106 West Huron Avenue · Folly Beach, South Carolina
7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern
Featuring: Bill Noel
Start your Saturday with a visit to Bill Noel’s book signing at the Lost Dog Cafe in Folly Beach.
Loggerhead’s Beach Grill · 123 West Ashley Avenue · Folly Beach, South Carolina
4–6 p.m. Eastern
Featuring: Bill Noel
Join Bill Noel for an informal Saturday afternoon meet-and-greet at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill. Stop by to say hello and talk about the Folly Beach mysteries.
Lost Dog Cafe · 106 West Huron Avenue · Folly Beach, South Carolina
7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern
Featuring: Bill Noel
Catch Bill Noel’s final Lost Dog Cafe signing of this October visit on Sunday morning.
Springs Park · 110 S. Second Avenue · La Grange, Kentucky
Hydra Publications appearance
Join us for a fun Halloween evening in La Grange. Costumes, community, and good books make this one a favorite fall stop.
Greystone Event Center · 50 Riffel Road · Wooster, Ohio 44691
9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern
Featuring: Sandra Gurvis
Meet Sandra Gurvis at the 39th annual Buckeye Book Fair, one of Ohio’s largest and longest-running celebrations of books and storytelling. The fair showcases more than 100 authors and illustrators across genres. Wear comfortable shoes; afternoon hours tend to be less crowded.
Vino Bistro · 1419 5th Street · Sarasota, Florida 34236
6–8:30 p.m. Eastern
Featuring: Sandra Gurvis
Join Sandra Gurvis and three other authors for an intimate literary evening at The Reading Cellar’s salon at Vino Bistro. Hear the authors discuss their work, enjoy food and wine, and find books for holiday gifts. Advance snack purchases may offer savings; see the organizer’s website for details.
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Crane Haven Winery · 744 Gentry Lane · Mount Washington, Kentucky
Noon–3 p.m.
Hydra Publications appearance
Meet Kentucky authors, find your next read, and spend an autumn afternoon among books at Crane Haven Winery.
Goodness Grows Goshen Event Center · 12900 West US Highway 42 · Prospect, Kentucky
1–2 p.m. meet the poets and book signings; 2–4 p.m. poetry readings (Eastern)
Featuring: Lee Pennington, Michael Johnathon, Julie Lamb, Waynette Pennell, Rita S. Spalding, Joshua Raven, Robin West, Terry Yates
Pennington Press invites you to an afternoon of poetry, conversation and connection, hosted by Hydra Publications. Free and open to the public. Poets include Lee Pennington, Michael Johnathon, Julie Lamb, Waynette Pennell, Rita S. Spalding, Joshua Raven, Robin West, and Terry Yates. Joshua Raven will read live via Zoom; poetry by Carla Cilvik and Ron Whitehead will be read by fellow poets. Music by Tommy Bays and Katrina Harper.
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Hocking Hills Resort · 20020 State Route 664 · Logan, Ohio 43138
Noon–6 p.m.
Featuring: Anne Marie Lutz
Join Anne Marie Lutz at the Hocking Hills Book Fair on Saturday, November 21.
The Gatewood · 125 E. Main Street · La Grange, Kentucky
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hydra Publications appearance
Shop local and discover books from talented independent authors—thrilling adventures, cozy romance, children’s stories, nonfiction, and more.
Fair detailsLakeshore Mall · 901 U.S. 27 N. · Sebring, Florida 33870
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern
Featuring: Sandra Gurvis
Meet Sandra Gurvis at All the World’s a Book! A Book Festival for Everyone. Sandra will sell her books and take part in a panel on thriller writing. Ask her about the real title of her “Geezerville” book.
Danville, Kentucky · Venue to be announced
Time to be announced
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Obscurious Market returns with The Crooked Hat, a wonderland-themed market featuring oddities, art, metaphysical wares, and curious makers. Costumes and a touch of the peculiar are welcome. Check the organizer’s event page for venue, hours, and further details.
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Sharonville Convention Center · 11355 Chester Road · Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Friday, March 19: 5–10 p.m.; Saturday, March 20: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, March 21: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (Eastern)
Hydra Publications appearance
HorrorHound Weekend returns to the Sharonville Convention Center for three days, March 19–21, 2027. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free.
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Central Bank Center · 430 W. Vine Street · Lexington, Kentucky
Hydra Publications appearance
Hydra returns to Lexington for four days of comics, toys, pop culture, and books at the Central Bank Center.
7202 East 21st Street · Indianapolis, Indiana
Hydra Publications appearance
Find the Hydra Publications table at Days of the Dead in Indianapolis for a weekend devoted to horror and its fans.
Sharonville Convention Center · 11355 Chester Road · Cincinnati, Ohio
Hydra Publications appearance
One of our favorite shows returns to the Sharonville Convention Center. Stop by and see us throughout the weekend.
830 Phillips Lane · Louisville, Kentucky
Hydra Publications appearance
Hydra Publications is proud to sponsor Imaginarium 2027. For us, this weekend of books and creativity always feels a little like a family reunion.
CityPlace, Pavilion 2 · 112 S. First Street · La Grange, Kentucky
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hydra Publications appearance
Meet independent authors and publishers from Kentucky and beyond at Hydra’s free annual celebration of books and readers.
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