Explore moments from Black Château’s unforgettable weekend at one of the country’s top book festivals.
On April 26 and 27, 2025, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returned to the University of Southern California, drawing readers, writers, and publishers from across the country. Black Château was there once again, featuring a dynamic group of authors who greeted attendees and signed their latest works.
Authors and books featured in the Booth 153 in the Gold Zone included:
Kerri Aguirre – Anna Blue I Will Forever Love You
Catherine Allen-Walters & Elisabeth Hartig Lentulo – Near the Danube Bridge: A Story of Faith, Courage, and Endurance
Debbie Bishop – PILLYWIGGIN The Lost Shadow Boys: Penguin Publishers edition; What Is The Meaning Of Life? YOU
Florence A. Bliss – Taken by His Sword: Swords of Chevalerie Book 1
Jeremy Clift – Born in Space: Unlocking Destiny
Dr. Tenia Davis – The Feedback Blueprint: Unlocking the Power of Constructive Insights
John Daze – Rogues of the Crosslands: Azoria’s Blade
Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais – Saving KC
Peter Gribble – Threat: The City of the Magicians Book 1
Rebecca Hendricks – Hound Dogged
Michael “Mick” Heyman – Mellow Your Money: How to Surf the Market and Build Wealth Without Stressing Yourself Out
Shannon Hrimnak – Longing: A Second Chance Friends to Lovers Romantic Suspense
Michael A. Jacobs – TRACKRS: On the Cold Trail of a Serial Killer
Steven Joseph – Snoodles in Space, Episode 2: The Zoodles Strike Back
Comfort K. Keil – It’s All Because of My Mother: That My Story Had an Auspicious Beginning…
Kaitlyn Kenealy – Healing is Messy AF: A Workbook about Investing in Yourself and Addressing Your Mental Health
K.M. Krenik – Danger Lies Within: The Ranfurly Mysteries Book 1
Michele Kwasniewski – RISING STAR Book One Of THE RISE AND FALL OF DANI TRUEHART YA Series
Emily Marinelli – Comfort Sequels the Psychology of Movie Sequels from the ’80s And ’90s
Marnie Maton – Vote For You: Take Your Seat at the Table
Krystle May Statler – Prayer for Relief
Gary Natoli – Lizard Larson and the Time Keeper
Kelly O’Hearn – Arcanum: In the Temple Shadows
John Palisano – REQUIEM
Lori Patterson – The Poop Factory
Gerardo Prat – The Doors of Ayahuasca: Three Experiences that Can Transform Pain
Mike Robinson – Walking the Dusk
Dr. Isabela Sardas – Belle and Chloe: Reflections In The Mirror
E.V. Sparrow – Muldoon’s Misfortunes: Those Resilient Muldoon’s
Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio – Lead It Like Lasso
D’Shaun Taylor – Manny’s Big Day as Fire Monitor: Adventures with Manny’s Family and Friends
Azizi Tuere – I’m Beautiful Because I Am: Valuing Myself & Others With Empathy and Care
Tim Turner & Moisey Gorbaty – The Reluctant Conductor
Rachel Valencourt – Twilight’s Hidden Truth: The Winds of Change
Paul Vecchiet – The Disclosure Paradox: Book 1
Marjorie Vernelle – Temple in the Sand: The Memoirs of a Pharaoh
Analee Vizcarra Vinyard – A Legacy of Love: Finding the Courage to Finally Speak Out
Renaii West – The Wrong Side of the Flame: A Brighid LaFlamme Mystery
Neil V. Young – Children of the Stars
Attendees were able to get information about upcoming bookish events created and produced by Black Château, such as The BookFest and the Beach Bound Book Bash.
Black Château participates in the LA Times Festival of Books every year. For more information about The LA Times Festival of Books, visit their website.
Day 1 at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Black Château’s authors had a great time signing books and connecting with readers.
Day 2 at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Booth 153 in the Golden Zone was filled with laughter and engaging conversations about literature.
