FAPACon 2025
Schedule
Friday, August 1
Conference Registration &
Awards Celebration Tickets
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11:00 AM Conference Registration Opens
Location: Citron East/West Ballroom Lobby
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The registration table will remain open until 4:00 PM
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Conference attendees receive a conference badge, which includes their admission to the Awards Celebration.
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Additional celebration tickets may be purchased for guests not attending the conference.
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Awards Celebration attendees may pick up their tickets at the registration table.
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Basket Raffle tickets will be sold until 4:00 PM
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The raffle drawing is on Saturday evening during the Awards Celebration, and ticket holders must be present to win.
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Awards celebration tickets do not include admission to the conference.
Annual FAPA
General Membership Meeting
​12:00-12:30 PM
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Location: Citron East/West Ballroom
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This meeting is open to all FAPA members.
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Conference registration is encouraged but is not a requirement to attend.
Friday Conference Events
1:00–4:00 PM
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Conference Registration and Badge is Required for all conference events
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Location: Citron East/West Ballroom​
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1:00 PM Conference Opening and President’s Welcome
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1:30–2:30 PM Rick Bettencourt:
Marketing from Within: Build the Confidence and Skills to Sell More Books
2:30-3:00 PM Break/Networking
3:00–4:00 PM Alexandra Silva Labarr:
The Power of Networking: Making High-Level Connections
Friday Evening Networking Reception
5:30–8:00 PM Location: Veranda
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This meet-and-greet reception is open to FAPA members, conference attendees, awards celebration participants, and their guests. The complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet is provided by our sponsors.
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A cash bar is available.
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All winners and their guests are invited.
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Conference registration is not required to attend.
Saturday, August 2
Conference Registration &
Awards Celebration Tickets
8:00 AM Conference Registration Opens
Location: Citron East/West Ballroom Lobby​
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The registration table will remain open until 3:45 PM
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Conference attendees receive a conference badge, which includes their admission to the Awards Celebration.
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Additional celebration tickets may be purchased for guests not attending the conference.
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Awards Celebration guests not attending the conference may pick up their pre-ordered tickets at the registration table.
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Basket Raffle tickets will be sold until 3:45 PM
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The raffle drawing is on Saturday evening during the Awards Celebration, and ticket holders must be present to win.
Saturday Conference Events
8:00 AM–3:45 PM
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Conference Registration and Badge is Required for all conference events​
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Location: Citron East/West Ballroom
8:30 AM President’s Welcome
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9:00–10:00 AM Liz Coursen:
The Book Tourist: Seven Steps to a Wildly Successful Book Tour
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10:00–10:30 AM Coffee Break/Networking
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10:30–11:30 AM Keynote: Ray Brehm
Clone Yourself with AI: The Author’s Shortcut to Book Profits and Getting all the Platform Stuff Done using AI Without Touching Your Manuscript
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11:30 a.m.–12:45 PM Lunch/Networking
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12:45–3:15 PM Speed Dating with the Pros
Join industry pros for rapid-fire small group insights, dynamic talks, and lively Q&A!
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​3:15 PM President’s Closing Remarks
3:45 PM Conference Closes/
Preparation for Awards Celebration begins
2025 FAPA President's Book Awards Celebration
Saturday, August 2 Awards Celebration
5:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: Citron East/West Ballroom
Cocktail attire is encouraged
Awards Celebration tickets are required for admission
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5:00 PM Check-in/Networking
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Cash Bar in the Lobby
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Last chance to purchase raffle tickets
5:30 PM Ballroom Doors Open
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Open seating is available
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Select your seat and reserve it with your place card
5:30–8:30 PM 2025 FAPA President’s Book Awards Event
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Sit-down, three-course dinner served (salad, main course, dessert)
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Presentation of Awards
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Basket Raffle
9:00 PM Medalists Reception in the Sunroom
Location: Sunroom/Lobby Bar
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Join us in congratulating the medalists! This reception is open to all FAPA members,
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Food and drinks available for purchase from the bar.
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Tickets are not required for this event.