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NEED TO KNOW GUIDE:

As the festival approaches, here's everything you need to know leading up to and the day of the festival.

Schedule:

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Authors on Main Street, Downtown, and Centertown

Click on the festival map & guide below to see which authors are where.

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

VIP Event & Silent Auction

@ Central Park Place

The festival map and guide includes FAQ's, the schedule, venues, which authors are where, and general festival information. Download it here:

DOWNLOAD THE FESTIVAL MAP + GUIDE

100+ Authors

Come join us for "The Largest Book and Author Festival on Lake Michigan!"

The THIRD COAST AUTHOR & BOOK FESTIVAL is an extraordinary experience - the ultimate vacation for a book worm, or an incredible day trip for a local literature lover. In beautiful Lake Michigan beachtown Grand Haven, home of one of Michigan's most beautiful lighthouses, one of Michigan's most breathtaking sunsets, and some of Michigan's friendliest people, come join fellow book lovers as you explore the town while meeting your favorite authors.

The Ultimate Vacation

VISIT BEAUTIFUL...

...BEACH TOWN...

...GRAND HAVEN!

A BOOK LOVERS PARADISE:

Held in BEAUTIFUL BEACH TOWN GRAND HAVEN, the Third Coast Author & Book Festival is a reader's dream. The PERFECT vacation for book fanatics, or day trip for local literature lovers. Spend your day meeting your favorite national and local authors at local businessess and shops, watching author panels at the Central Park Auditorium, and relaxing in the ultimate beach town.

According to https://visitgrandhaven.com, "In the Grand Haven Area, you’ll discover one of the most genuine, relaxed four-season vacation destinations on Earth. It’s where miles and miles of secret, soft-sand beaches beckon you in summer and cardboard sled races urge you to cheer in winter. Where the people make you feel like you belong, the natural beauty asks you to stare in awe and the diverse mix of annual area events creates family traditions and memories celebrated for years to come."

Learn more about the Grand Haven Area here: https://visitgrandhaven.com

About The Festival:

Book Signings!

Book signing opportunities will be available all throughout town at local restaurants, shops, and cafés. Learn more about Downtown Grand Haven here: downtowngh.com

The Gala!

The gala concludes the festival, which benefits Bluebird Cancer Retreats. The gala will take place at the Central Park Main Ballroom.

Book Stores!

Shop in multiple local book stores, including creators of this wonderful festival, The Book Cellar. Learn more about Downtown Grand Haven here: downtowngh.com

Meet Authors!

Meet authors all around the Michigan beach town of Grand Haven at local shops, cafés, and restaurants - 100+ authors, to be announced soon.

Author Panels!

Many author panels will be held at the Central Park Community Center to further the dynamic environment of the festival - stop in and check one out!

Silent Auctions!

A silent auction will be held during the festival, at the evening V.I.P event.

Across Grand Haven, over 120 international, national, and local Michigan authors will be situated at local restaurants and shops around town. Participating local businesses will host meet and greets, book signings, and other interactive activities with their authors. How many authors can you meet?

That's up to you.

Additionally, the Central Park Auditorium will be hosting rotating author panels and talks throughout the day, enhancing the dynamic and exciting festival environment. After a day of food, drinks, friends, books, and lots of authors, join us for a nightime charity gala where you can hang out with your fellow festival goers, as well as our attending authors. The gala concludes the festival, accompanied by a silent charity auction, and benefits Bluebird Cancer Retreats. The V.I.P. gala event will take place 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Central Park Main Ballroom.

On March 22, 2025, come join countless book lovers and literature fans as you explore beautiful Grand Haven, Michigan, where over 120 established authors will be stationed at various exciting local restaurants and shops! Meet your favorite authors, then join both fellow festival goers and attending authors at the nightime charity gala and silent auction!

The goal of the Third Coast Author & Book Festival is to bring together readers, publishers, agents, and authors, while raising money for reputable charities.

Abigail Owen

Abigail Owen is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and International bestselling author of 30+ books that range from upper YA (18+) epic romantasy to new adult modern mythic romantasy to super spicy adult paranormal romance.

Abbie has a degree in English Rhetoric (Technical Writing) from Texas A&M University (gig’em Ags!), and an MBA from California State University-Sacramento. Prior to becoming a published author, she spent 15+ years using the other side of her brain in various tech- and business-related roles.

Other titles include: wife, mother, Star Wars geek, ex-competitive skydiver, AuDHD, spreadsheet lover, Jeopardy! fanatic, organizational guru, true classic movie buff, linguaphile, wishful world traveler, and chocoholic.

Nick Courage

NICK COURAGE is a New Orleans-born writer who currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife. He’s a partner and creative director at Courage Literary.

Books: The Loudness, Storm Blown

Lisa Childs

LISA CHILD'S novels have been best sellers and award-winners. She writes for Harlequin and Kensington/Zebra Books.

Books: Hostage Security, Dating a Billionaire.

Rebecca Kolenda

REBECCA KOLENDA is a self published Christian author and creator of the Thriving Thoughts blog.

Books: Redeemed

J.R. Erickson

J.R. ERICKSON, writes novels that blend murder mysteries with haunted houses. Her Northern Michigan Asylum series are novels of paranormal suspense.

Books: Dear Celeste, Northern Michigan Asylumn Series

Rachel Howzell

RACHEL HOWZELL HALL is the critically acclaimed, numerous award winning author of many bestselling thrillers.

Books: What Fire Brings, The Last One

Erin A. Craig

ERIN A. CRAIG

is a #1 New York Times bestselling author Erin A. Craig has always loved telling stories - now she writes spooky one's that top best seller lists.

Books: House of Salt and Sorrows, Small Favors

Hannah Whitten

HANNAH WHITTEN'S books have been international bestsellers and translated into multiple languages.

Books: The Hemlock Queen, For the Throne

Kiyash Monsef

KIYASH MONSEF produced Emmy-nominated television, wrote short stories, comic books, and games. He is the author of "Once There Was."

Books: Once There Was, Bird of a Thousand Stories

Megan Davidhizar

MEGAN DAVIDHIZAR is a young adult author and an English teacher with experience in grades 8-12. She grew up moving around the Midwest and graduated summa cum laude from Purdue University.

Books: Silent Sister

Lindsay Clement

LINDSAY CLEMENT is an American indie author who self-publishes books for all demographics in the fantasy and paranormal genres. She writes stories with memorable characters, witty banter, plot twists, and a healthy dose of romance.

Books: An Absolute Bloody Disaster, An Absolute Bloody, A Ruthless Bloody Betrayal

Kelly Ohlert

KELLY OHLERT is a contemporary romance author. She’s a lifelong avid reader of all genres, and as a busy mom has an enthusiastic appreciation for audio books and multi-tasking.

Books: Let's Get Quizzical, To Get To The Other Side

Melanie Hooyenga

MELANIE HOOYENGA is a multi-award winning YA author Melanie Hooyenga. Author of the time travel series, The Flicker Effect, and the sports romance series, The Rules Series.

Books: The Rules Series, The Flicker Effect