Fall 2025 Archives - Black Chateau Enterprises

Headshots of speakers Jim Azevedo, J.N. Chaney, Mark Coker, Dr. Suelyn Hall, and Tom Perrotta featured in The BookFest Fall 2025 event.

The BookFest® Fall 2025 Schedule Features J.N. Chaney, Dr. Suelyn Hall, Mark Coker, Tom Perrotta, and More

The acclaimed online literary adventure returns Oct. 25th–26th with powerful keynotes, spirited panels, inspiring conversations, and fan-favorite Author Chats. Los Angeles, CA – The BookFest Adventure® returns for its 12th biannual virtual event on October 25th and 26th, 2025, promising a weekend filled with inspiration, storytelling, and connection. This Fall’s edition features a dynamic mix

Unapologetically Honest and Hauntingly Poetic, Sue William Silverman’s Selected Misdemeanors Delivers Flash-Fueled Truths

Award-winning author of Love Sick returns with flash essays that uncover the emotional aftershocks hidden in life’s smallest moments. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Rapids, MI – Acclaimed author and memoirist Sue William Silverman returns with “Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader”, a visceral and revelatory collection of flash nonfiction that examines the

A candlelit writing desk with an open book, stacked volumes, a globe, and a vintage map—symbolizing the slow, steady path of long-term book marketing and author promotion strategies.

The Slow Burn of Book Marketing: Why Authors Should Play the Long Game

Every author dreams of that big launch moment—the day your book hits the world and instantly takes off. But here’s the truth: success in book marketing rarely looks like a single explosive event. It’s more like a steady, glowing ember that needs to be stoked over time. If you’re an author wondering how to market

Author Nation 2024 with Kevin Smith on stage – Horeshoe Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, Nevada – Photos by Arpit Mehta

The BookFest Adventure® Announces Strategic Alignments with Top Literary Conferences

Author Nation 2024 with Kevin Smith on stage – Horeshoe Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, Nevada – Photo by Arpit Mehta New partnerships connect the virtual power of The BookFest with leading in-person events to strengthen the reader-writer community nationwide. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA – The BookFest Adventure, the recognized name in

Queerness and Catholicism Collide in Bill Hulseman’s Debut Essay Collection, Releases July 8, 2025

“six to carry the casket and one to say the mass” invites readers to examine identity, belonging, and faith through intimate and transformative storytelling. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle, WA – Author Bill Hulseman releases his powerful debut, “six to carry the casket and one to say the mass”, on July 8, 2025. A soul-baring essay

LA Times Festival of Books Authors in in Booth 153, Gold Zone

Black Château’s Author Lineup Shines at Booth 153 During the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

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

Fall 2025

The BookFest® Fall 2025 Schedule Features J.N. Chaney, Dr. Suelyn Hall, Mark Coker, Tom Perrotta, and More

Featured Posts:

Unapologetically Honest and Hauntingly Poetic, Sue William Silverman’s Selected Misdemeanors Delivers Flash-Fueled Truths

The Slow Burn of Book Marketing: Why Authors Should Play the Long Game

The BookFest Adventure® Announces Strategic Alignments with Top Literary Conferences

Queerness and Catholicism Collide in Bill Hulseman’s Debut Essay Collection, Releases July 8, 2025

Black Château’s Author Lineup Shines at Booth 153 During the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

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