***2025 Tickets go on sale February 1, 2025***
The Traveling Bookshelf Author Event brings together authors and readers in a fun, stress-free environment. Meet the authors you love and discover your next favorite read. Featuring more than 60 authors, The Traveling Bookshelf is excited to be at the Grand Prairie Event & Convention Center in EpicCentral. There are dozens of restaurants and entertainment options within a 5 minute drive, many within walking distance.
Tickets are sold separately by entry time session.
Session 1: 9:00am-noon
Session 2: 2:00pm-5:00pm
All attendees will receive a Traveling Bookshelf tote and signing card suitable for framing. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another attendee once when all tickets have been sold.
The Traveling Bookshelf Author Event brings together authors and readers in a fun, stress-free environment. Meet the authors you love and discover your next favorite read. Featuring more than 60 authors, The Traveling Bookshelf is excited to be at the Grand Prairie Event & Convention Center in EpicCentral. There are dozens of restaurants and entertainment options within a 5 minute drive, many within walking distance.
Tickets are sold separately by entry time session.
Session 1: 9:00am-noon
Session 2: 2:00pm-5:00pm
All attendees will receive a Traveling Bookshelf tote and signing card suitable for framing. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another attendee once when all tickets have been sold.
Location
Grand Prairie Events & Convention Center at Epic Central
2925 S State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
map to location
2925 S State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
map to location
Date & Time
October 4, 2025
Session 1: 9:00am-noon
Session 2: 2:00-5:00pm
Session 1: 9:00am-noon
Session 2: 2:00-5:00pm
Albany Archer
Amber Allee
Amber Palmer
Amy Briggs
Andrea Johnston
Ashley Zakrzewski/Kaci Bell
Breanna Lynn
Britney Bell
C.A. Szarek
C.D. Britt
D.W. Cole
Darlene Tallman
Daryl Banner
Drea Denae
Ella Hendricks
Emma Renshaw
Fisher Amelie
Gail Haris
Georgia Coffman
Ginger Scott
Grace Turner
H.M. DuVal
Harley Wydle/
Jessica C. Smith
Amber Allee
Amber Palmer
Amy Briggs
Andrea Johnston
Ashley Zakrzewski/Kaci Bell
Breanna Lynn
Britney Bell
C.A. Szarek
C.D. Britt
D.W. Cole
Darlene Tallman
Daryl Banner
Drea Denae
Ella Hendricks
Emma Renshaw
Fisher Amelie
Gail Haris
Georgia Coffman
Ginger Scott
Grace Turner
H.M. DuVal
Harley Wydle/
Jessica C. Smith
Harper Ray
Heidi McLaughlin
J Michele Black
Jenna Hartley
Jennifer Rebecca
Jessica Ashley
Jewel E. Ann
Jiffy Kate
K. Malady
K. Webster
KC Enders
Kelly Kay
Kelsie Stelting/
Kelsie Hoss
Kennedy L. Mitchell
Lashell Rain
Lee Jacquot
Liberty Parker
Loren Beeson
Lou Stock
Madeline Sheehan
Maegan Abel
Michelle Rene
Heidi McLaughlin
J Michele Black
Jenna Hartley
Jennifer Rebecca
Jessica Ashley
Jewel E. Ann
Jiffy Kate
K. Malady
K. Webster
KC Enders
Kelly Kay
Kelsie Stelting/
Kelsie Hoss
Kennedy L. Mitchell
Lashell Rain
Lee Jacquot
Liberty Parker
Loren Beeson
Lou Stock
Madeline Sheehan
Maegan Abel
Michelle Rene
MJ Fields
Nacole Stayton
Nat Logan
Nicole Hart
Nikki Landis
Reese Knightley
Ryan Marie
Sage St. Claire
Samantha Baca
Sapphire Knight
Screaming Mimi
Sheena Binkley
Shirl Rickman
Susan Sheehey
Vicki James
Willow Sanders
Xena Jordan
* Authors subject to change.
Nacole Stayton
Nat Logan
Nicole Hart
Nikki Landis
Reese Knightley
Ryan Marie
Sage St. Claire
Samantha Baca
Sapphire Knight
Screaming Mimi
Sheena Binkley
Shirl Rickman
Susan Sheehey
Vicki James
Willow Sanders
Xena Jordan
* Authors subject to change.
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The Traveling Bookshelf Author Event is tickled pink to invite our authors and attendees to the Grand Prairie Event & Convention Center at EpicCentral in Grand Prairie, TX. EpicCentral features a multitude of restaurants and entertainment options including a nightly light show, indoor water park, pickle ball courts, and an indoor adventure park. It is the perfect place for a girls weekend or a family get-away where mom can "get-away" for a book signing while the rest of the family plays. The Convention Center is attached to a Hilton Garden Inn and a Homewood Suites. Parking at EpicCentral is free and a shuttle will be provided the day of the event for overflow parking.
Grand Prairie is in the heart of the DFW metroplex. The GP Event & Convention Center is a short drive from both DFW Airport and Love Field (Southwest Airlines). The City of Grand Prairie offers Via Grand Prairie, a low-cost ride share program that will take you to locations around the city for $3. Uber and Lyft also operate in Grand Prairie.
Grand Prairie Events & Convention Center at EpicCentral, 2925 S State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
map to location
Grand Prairie is in the heart of the DFW metroplex. The GP Event & Convention Center is a short drive from both DFW Airport and Love Field (Southwest Airlines). The City of Grand Prairie offers Via Grand Prairie, a low-cost ride share program that will take you to locations around the city for $3. Uber and Lyft also operate in Grand Prairie.
Grand Prairie Events & Convention Center at EpicCentral, 2925 S State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
map to location
Pre-Orders
In order to ensure your favorite author has the book you want, place a pre-order. You will pick up your pre-order at the author's table. Any questions about pre-orders should be asked directly to the author. Most authors will also have books for sale at their table.
Benventi Pre-Order Link
Benventi is a new service that allows you to track your pre-orders by author and event. Authors do not have to use Beventi so there will be some authors not on the Beventi list.
Other Traveling Bookshelf Author Pre-Orders (coming soon)
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions, we've got answers! From parking to check in to what you can bring into the signing room. Let us help you feel more prepared for the day.
Tips for Attendees
Whether this is your first signing or you are an Event Vet, we have some tips that will ensure you are prepared to make great memories.
Restaurant, Attractions, & Recreation Deals in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie is excited to host The Traveling Bookshelf. Visit Grand Prairie is a great resource for finding cool places to eat, stay, & have a great weekend. Check out their deals and coupons.
Official Traveling Bookshelf T-Shirts
The Bookish Hanger is the official t-shirt provider of The Traveling Bookshelf. Every shirt tells a story. Find your style and color at The Bookish Hanger. Shirts run true to size and are super soft, not boxy.
In order to ensure your favorite author has the book you want, place a pre-order. You will pick up your pre-order at the author's table. Any questions about pre-orders should be asked directly to the author. Most authors will also have books for sale at their table.
Benventi Pre-Order Link
Benventi is a new service that allows you to track your pre-orders by author and event. Authors do not have to use Beventi so there will be some authors not on the Beventi list.
Other Traveling Bookshelf Author Pre-Orders (coming soon)
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions, we've got answers! From parking to check in to what you can bring into the signing room. Let us help you feel more prepared for the day.
Tips for Attendees
Whether this is your first signing or you are an Event Vet, we have some tips that will ensure you are prepared to make great memories.
Restaurant, Attractions, & Recreation Deals in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie is excited to host The Traveling Bookshelf. Visit Grand Prairie is a great resource for finding cool places to eat, stay, & have a great weekend. Check out their deals and coupons.
Official Traveling Bookshelf T-Shirts
The Bookish Hanger is the official t-shirt provider of The Traveling Bookshelf. Every shirt tells a story. Find your style and color at The Bookish Hanger. Shirts run true to size and are super soft, not boxy.
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FB Attendee Group/Traveling Bookshelf Trailer People
IG @the.traveling.bookshelf
Email: [email protected]