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Bobzbay Books Presents: Tomes of Terror Horror Convention & Author Fair


You’re invited to TOMES OF TERROR, Bobzbay Books’ first ever horror convention and multi-author book signing!

Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2023
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Red Raccoon Games: 301 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL (Come check out Red Raccoon’s awesome new location!)

Calling all horror enthusiasts and fans of the scary, sinister, and suspenseful! Join Bobzbay Books for a spine-tingling day of thrills and chills at the very first Tomes of Terror Horror Author Convention. The event will feature a gathering of some of the best horror and thriller authors the Midwest has to offer, where horror authors, readers, and fans can come together to celebrate the darker side of literature.

Tomes of Terror will be open to the public and FREE to attend! Join us for:
– Author Meet and Greet & Book Signings! Meet your favorite horror authors (and discover some new favorites!) up close and personal as they sign copies of their books.
– Books for sale! Each author’s books will be available for purchase on the day of the event. Whether you’re a fan of supernatural horror, psychological thrillers, or gruesome slasher stories, you’re sure to find a book that will keep you up at night!
– Horror Swag Giveaway! Books of Horror (the horror enthusiast Facebook group) will be providing FREE swag bags for the earliest attendees (available while supplies last!)
– Horror Author Panel! (Details TBA — if you are an author, an educator, or a horror professional that would like to participate in the panel or have ideas to share, please reach out to info@bobzbay.com)

CURRENT CONFIRMED AUTHORS*:
Jay Bower (Carbondale, IL)
Steve Bryant (Normal, IL)
J. Rocky Colavito (Carmel, IN)
Ruth Anna Evans (Newburgh, IN)
DM Gritzmacher (Tremont, IL)
Christopher Hawkins (Bolingbrook, IL)
Sue Rovens (Normal, IL)
Jessie Rose (Kenosha, WI)
Megan Stockton (Jamestown, TN)
*Author sign-ups have closed, and we will be adding more authors as they accept their invitations to this event!

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Special thanks to local artist Sarah Simpson for their work on our great event design!

Date/Time

Saturday, October 14, 2023
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost: Free

Location

Red Raccoon Games 301 N. Main Street Bloomington IL 61701
https://www.facebook.com/events/1284091772316286

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