Indie author day book fair at raphael winery

Raphael Winery will host an indie author day book fair featuring 18 independent authors across nine genres, including romance, fantasy and dark fantasy, thriller and mystery, memoir and self-help, children’s books, women’s fiction and historical fiction.

The afternoon includes genre-based panel discussions, author meet-and-greets and book signings, vendors, giveaways and raffles. Visitors can pick up an author signature passport and collect signatures from participating writers to earn raffle entries, with additional raffle tickets available with book purchases.

Panel discussions are scheduled throughout the event: memoir and self-help at 12:15 p.m., children’s books at 12:50 p.m., romance at 1:25 p.m., fantasy and dark fantasy at 2 p.m., women’s fiction at 2:35 p.m., thriller and historical at 3:10 p.m., followed by a raffle drawing at 3:45 p.m.

Admission is free, but registration is required. Wine, food and tasting room purchases are not included with the free ticket; a signature drink and a book-themed menu will be available for purchase during winery hours.