Friday, April 5th2:45-3:30Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitor Center320 East Main St. Lauren Tisdale (Romance Writer) discovered her love of writing through a serendipitous turn of events, which led her on a journey of self-discovery through the stories she weaves for her readers. Although she writes in multiple genres, Lauren is a romantic at heart. From paranormal romance to romantic comedy,…
Friday, April 4th3:00-4:15Iberia Parish Main St. Library445 East Main St. Jack B. Bedell is Professor of English and Coordinator of Creative Writing at Southeastern Louisiana University where he also edits Louisiana Literature and directs the Louisiana Literature Press. Jack’s work has appeared in HAD, Heavy Feather, Brawl Lit, Moist, and other journals. He’s also had…
Friday, April 5th3:45-4:45Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center320 East Main St. Setting involves more than just describing a given location and time. Nor is it just about adding local flavor, atmosphere or a beautiful backdrop. Rather, in the hands of a savvy writer, settings take on a life of their own as a dynamic building block, one that…
Friday, April 4th4:30-5:00Iberia Parish Main St. Library445 East Main St. In the 1920’s and 1930’s, Bunk Johnson spent much of his music-playing time in the southwest Louisiana/southeast Texas region with New Iberia, Louisiana as his “base” and primary residence until his passing away in 1949. While in the area he played frequently with the locally-based…
Saturday, April 5th9:00 – 3:00Along Main Street in downtown New IberiaFREE Discover this area’s many talented authors as they display their books along New Iberia’s award-winning Main Street. Check out Rodrigue Park for children’s authors and children’s activities. Main Street will be bustling Saturday, April 6th from 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m., as published authors…
Saturday, April 5, 202510:00-2:00George Rodrigue Park211 East Main St. Events will be annouced soon!
Saturday, April 5, 202512:00-12:45Doc Voorhies Wing of the Bayou Teche Museum131 East Main St. Cost: $30.00Limited to the first 25 tickets sold Do you like the banter and great discussions that occur at your local book club, but you wished you had the author present so you could get their perspective on the content or…
Saturday, April 5th2:00-2:45Sliman Theater129 East Main St.Ticketed Event: $30.00Book Signing will take place after presentation. Mary Kay Andrews is the New York Times Best-Selling Author with over 30 novels (including The Homewreckers; The Santa Suit; The Newcomer; Hello, Summer; Sunset Beach; The High Tide Club; The Weekenders; Beach Town; Save the Date; Ladies’ Night; Christmas Bliss; Spring Fever; Summer Rental; The Fixer Upper; Deep…
Saturday, April 511:00-2:00Kayak Dock (Adjacent to the Duperior Ave. bridge)Cost: Price to be Confirmed Soon (This includes kayak, lifejacket, paddle) Come “Float your Boat” at the fun and educational kayak tour of the Bayou Teche. Tour provided by Pack and Paddle. Kayaks will be provided. Space is limited.
Saturday, April 5, 202511:00-11:45IPal Theater, 126 Iberia Street The Readers’ Theater has been an integral part of the literary festival since the very beginning. In past years the actors have read and acted out beloved books to a live audience. This year the Reader’s Theater will be “New Iberia Blues” by New Iberia’s celebrated author…
