Become a guest author
Participating in the 2025 Twentynine Palms Book Festival as a Guest Author is the perfect opportunity for authors from the High Desert and across the globe to meet readers, share their work, and network with other authors, publishers, and film/tv producers.
Guest Authors receive:
Priority access to speak
Book signing during the event
Inclusion in communication materials (emails and social media posts)
Excursion package including discounts on local hotels
Application
Complete this form to be considered for participation as a Guest Author.
Submissions will be considered on a rolling basis until July 2025. You will hear back within 24-48 hours. See the FAQ for more information.
Frequently asked questions
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Guest Authors will be considered on a rolling basis until early August, 2025.
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Most authors will receive a response within 24-48 hours from Festival Director Patrick Zuchowicki informing them if they have been selected as a “guest author”.
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Selected Guest Authors are not charged for their participation.
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Accepted Guest Authors will receive a copy of the anticipated program by the end of July, 2025. From that point Guest Authors can indicate their interest in particular panels. Panelist spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
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The 2025 festival program will be finalized by the end of July, 2025.
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If you do not want to speak during the festival you are welcome to purchase a table. Start that process here.