JAWS Letters & Songs: Book Festival & Writers Workshop

AWS Fest Presents – Letters & Songs: An Author’s Book Festival & Writers Workshop
Hosted at the University of South Alabama, this event is a collaborative space for traditionally published and self-published local authors across the Gulf Coast to connect with readers, sell their work, and learn the business side of the literary world.

Event Details:
– Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
– Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
– Location: University of South Alabama’s Marx Library (Auditorium & RM 181), 5901 USA Drive North, Mobile, AL 36688
– Cost: Free and open to the public; participant registration fee for authors/vendors is $50.00.

– Author Participant Registration Form: https://tinyurl.com/36pex46t

– Contact for Questions: Vernet C. Nettles – writers@jawsfestival.com

Featured Author & Presenter:
Dr. Julia Royston – Acclaimed, bestselling author, publisher, and business coach. She hosts the “Book Business Bosses” and “Live the Best Life” podcasts, focusing on empowering writers to build successful, profitable personal brands and businesses around their books. https://juliaroyston.net/

What to Expect:
– Writers Workshop: An interactive session led by Dr. Royston covering both the artistic craft and the backend business landscape of writing.
– Book Market & Sales: An active marketplace where local Gulf Coast authors showcase and sell their books directly to the public.
– Networking & Creative Collaboration: A dedicated environment for regional creatives, poets, and storytellers to exchange ideas and discuss independent publishing strategies.