The Hampton Roads Indie Author Book Festival

The Hampton Roads Indie Author Book Festival

Meet Our Authors/Vendors!

Jalepublishing.com

I'm the Author of Mandisa's Footprints volume II and Mandisa's Footprints: A young girl's Journal. Both books follow Mandisa through her years of triumphs and difficulties. Books are available on Amazon..

Lauren Roberts

Gemini Divided

Authorprenewher Ink

I will be selling my personal, published works as well as informing patrons of Authorprenewher Ink's publishing services.

Rebellious Publications

Independent author of 14 titles

Bible in Black Coloring Book

he Bible in Black Coloring Book provides children and adults an opportunity to engage biblical characters and concepts through a Black and Brown perspective. From A to Z, readers can color each page using all of their creativity. The Bible in Black Coloring Book serves as an excellent resource for teaching the Bible and discussing the heritage and history of Black and Brown people.

Brittney Nicole Boyd

African American Historical Adult Fiction. Title: Suspended License

K.D. Bond

K.D. Bond is an adult fantasy author who has an on going series called Phantom Knights

Marisa Recker

Marisa Recker graduated from The King's College in New York City with a degree in Media, Culture, and the Arts. She currently resides in Washington, D.C. with her husband and her two guinea pigs. She published her first novel, Some People Wonder, in 2018.

Coconut Dreamz LLC

Coconut Dreamz LLC was birthed on May 7, 2021 by 11 year old kid entrepreneur Cameren White. This company is about empowering all people to dream and hope no matter what age they are. Coconut Dreamz LLC was created with the hopes of promoting, encouraging, inspiring and motivating all to remember to dream and to dream big! Cameren White is the author of Coconut Saves The Day: The Covid Monster. She has been featured on several  news outlets & in the VA Pilot. Her book can be found on Amazon, Walmart & Barnes & Nobles websites.

Tidewater Friends of Foster Care (TFFC)

Tidewater Friends of Foster Care (TFFC) is committed to enriching the lives of foster children in our community because we believe that every child deserves an opportunity to thrive!

Power Solutions LLC

Special thank you to Power Solutions! Power Solutions is the Mid-Atlantic region’s premier electrical contractor for mission-critical environments. Working in partnership with the country’s largest general contractors, Power Solutions’ craftsmen build and maintain electrical systems for hospitals, data centers, medical laboratories, telecommunications centers, government and military institutions and more.

Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center, Inc.

Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) supports youths, ages 5-18, in the state of Maryland, DC & Virginia with arts programs that empower them to excel in the arts, academics, and social development. By providing opportunities and resources that otherwise would not be available, LTYC programs build higher self-esteem and self-worth in young people who are yearning for success.

The Pink Roller

The Pink Roller is the best play and party center in Hampton Roads! With easy online birthday party reservation and private play dates— be sure to visit Norfolk’s only indoor play yard. The Pink Roller will have open play during the event for just $10!!

Courtney Hutcheson Howard Hanna

A Norfolk native who as a single mother purchased her first home became determined to help others. Creating new beginnings, planting roots while creating generational wealth is her passion. Be confident you can Count On Court!

Lady of Destiny Books

Visit ladyofdestiny.com for more information

Joanna Wolford

Psychological Horror Novel Author

Natasha Renee

I write and publish my own romantic fantasy books.

Keep it Poppin


Keep it Poppin is a kid-owned and operated business that makes gourmet popcorn

Shawndell Winfield

Author of: Y'all Ain't Ready: So You Think You're Ready, but Are You Really Ready? & Runaway Slave: Run and Don't Look Back!

Urban Moon Books

I am an independent author who writes in several genres. Criminal Romance, adult coloring book, journal. I also have two children's books.

Regina Ann Faith

I’m an indie author of four books. An upper YA two book series entitled Artistic Series and a NA/A two book series entitled Love Sick Series.

Ad Astra Media

.Ad Astra Media is excited to host one of our book booths where we will be sharing out mission, hosting educational activities for kids and selling a few of our Children's Books!

Imagination & Me Press

As an Authur, I strive to write, create children's books that encourage and inspire children to love themselves and their beautiful God given melanin skin.

Power House Media Group

Powerhouse Pointers is an empowerment book filled with 50 messages to help you get unstuck, drop kick negative self-talk, finish what you started and step into your power.

Reck League

Reck League is a 501 (c)3, operating in Norfolk, VA that facilitates academic and behavior modification promoting youth excellence through mentoring and athletics. Be the solution & support the movement!

Next Step to Success

Next Step To Success (NSTS) is a program geared for youth 13-16 years old in Norfolk. NSTS provides after-school and summer camp programming to youth participants, offering them a wide range of academic, enrichment, character education curriculum, activities, field trips and special events.

FOR THE PEOPLE INC

For the People Inc was established in 2016 and services as a music studio and multimedia Service. For the People also offers many youth driven initiatives that promote music education, entrepreneurship, and mentoring! Mrs. Queen Taylor is also serving as this years MC!

Nikkia Little

On days when things don't quite feel right, Mighty! Positive Thoughts for Little Minds, reminds us to go inside and tap into the power of affirmations.

Church One Hampton Roads

Church is where you make it— You are invited to service at 1:00pm inside #1 Space!

Causeway Academy

Causeway Academy will provide students in kindergarten through fifth grade who are diagnosed with developmental disabilities, emotional disturbance, specific learning disabilities, and other health impairments with academic support to equip and navigate through thrift continued education.

Next Page Editing & Design

Meet your indie publishing squad. We are a small and mighty team of editors, book designers, and self-publishing consultants on a mission to help storytellers achieve their dream of becoming published authors- no strings (royalties) attached. When you work with Next Page, you own the full rights to your work and publish your book on your terms.

Purple Inked

Short story fiction and inspirational author.

Author T.L. Wynne

The Daddy Daughter series is a collection of stories that are based on the positive relationship between a father and his young daughter.

The series consist of three books, Daddy and Me (2016), Daddy's Day at the Park (2019), and Daddy Daughter Day (2021). Each book details the anticipation of a vibrant little girl who is excited to spend the day with her dad. Filled with uniquely crafted rhymes and vivacious illustrations, these stories are great for ages 3-6.

Birthing Purposes LLC

Sea Lessons with Daddy is a book about a Navy father sharing core family values with his daughter through letters written while away at sea.

Sarah Newland

Extant and Chymist, the first two installments of locally based young adult thriller/adventure series. Extant was awarded the Virginia Author Project's 2021 YA Book of the Year as well as the 2021 Best Teen Book Award by Indies Today.

Engine 9 Studios

I have three children's books, a 60-page coloring book, vinyl sticker sheets and more. My books are my main item they are full color and hard back books. The coloring book is 60 pages with a full color paperback cover.

Wider Perspectives Publishing

Hampton Roads premier local independent publisher and poet and author.

Yasmine Charles

Yasmine is a mental health and homelessness advocate, and her platform focuses healing. With an immigrant's perspective, her transparency through storytelling focuses on how to overcome adversity and generational trauma.

Yasmine is a native of Haiti and a former homeless US Navy vet. As an author, speaker, she empowers immigrants who've experienced trauma to find their voices and prioritize their mental health.

“Grief Through His Eyes” (Co-Author)

Amazon #1 Best Seller Men’s Anthology to help Men be victorious over grief during loss.

Adams Outdoor Signs

Special thank you to our partners at Adams for their continued support! If you ever need quality outdoor marketing, contact Karen Chaney with Adams.

Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

I love pampering women and reminding them they have choices. I help women find the perfect skin care and color cosmetics to address their concerns and fit their lifestyle. I have achieved Mary Kay's designation as an Advanced Color and Skin Care Consultant.

Reel Operations

Reel Operations is your one stop digital creation firm.  We specialize in content that tells your brand story.

YWCA of South Hampton Roads

The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. Since 1908, the YWCA South Hampton Roads has strengthened social movements that eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. For nearly forty years, the YWCA of South Hampton Roads has run its emergency shelter, providing the only place of refuge for families escaping domestic and sexual violence in the City of Norfolk.

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