• Brainstorm & Brew: Field Trip to National Book Festival

    Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Join NVWC President Carolyn McBride at the National Book Festival. Depending on how many members RSVP, we will either carpool or take the Metro to the Washington Convention Center. It will be a full-day outing (until our feet give out!), but you may leave early if you wish. It's a FREE event, and we can […]

  • NVWC @ Falling for Fair Oaks Festival

    Fair Oaks Mall 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA, United States

    Contact Events Coordinator Dave Wessel at dkwessel@gmail.com for a spot at the NVWC table or stop by the Authors Alley to support your fellow club members! --

  • September 2025 Meeting: Maggie Smith on Demystifying Book Marketing

    St. Paul's Lutheran Church 7426 Idylwood Road, Falls Church, VA, United States

    Beyond the Manuscript: Demystifying Book Marketing Marketing a book is one of the most misunderstood—and frequently frustrating—parts of the publishing journey. This practical, insightful workshop explores what happens after you’ve written the book, diving into the strategies and systems that will help you find your readers. Designed for authors at all stages, the session breaks […]

  • Frightful Fridays @ Barnes & Noble Fair Lakes

    Barnes and Noble Fair Lakes 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax, United States

    Click image to enlarge. October Frightful Friday evenings from 5-8 pm features the following NVWC authors: 10/3 - Scott Frost 10/10 - Allistar Nelson 10/17 - Darius Jones 10/24 - Bryan Nowak 10/31 - Ricky Ginsburg

  • Scary Saturdays @ Barnes & Noble Gainesville

    Barnes and Noble Gainesville 8139 Stonewall Shops Square Suite 405-B, Gainesville, VA, United States

    Click image to enlarge. October Scary Saturdays from 12-3 pm features the following NVWC authors: 10/4 - Allistar Nelson 10/11 - Bryn Grover 10/18 - Darius Jones 10/25 - Atlas Creed

  • Frightful Fridays @ Barnes & Noble Fair Lakes

    Barnes and Noble Fair Lakes 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax, United States

    Click image to enlarge. October Frightful Friday evenings from 5-8 pm features the following NVWC authors: 10/3 - Scott Frost 10/10 - Allistar Nelson 10/17 - Darius Jones 10/24 - Bryan Nowak 10/31 - Ricky Ginsburg

  • NVWC @ Fredericksburg Fall Festival

    Fredericksburg Convention Center 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

    Contact Events Coordinator Dave Wessel at dkwessel@gmail.com for a spot at the NVWC table or stop by to support your fellow club members!

  • Scary Saturdays @ Barnes & Noble Gainesville

    Barnes and Noble Gainesville 8139 Stonewall Shops Square Suite 405-B, Gainesville, VA, United States

    Click image to enlarge. October Scary Saturdays from 12-3 pm features the following NVWC authors: 10/4 - Allistar Nelson 10/11 - Bryn Grover 10/18 - Darius Jones 10/25 - Atlas Creed

  • Frightful Fridays @ Barnes & Noble Fair Lakes

    Barnes and Noble Fair Lakes 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax, United States

    Click image to enlarge. October Frightful Friday evenings from 5-8 pm features the following NVWC authors: 10/3 - Scott Frost 10/10 - Allistar Nelson 10/17 - Darius Jones 10/24 - Bryan Nowak 10/31 - Ricky Ginsburg

  • Alexandria Book & Craft Festival

    Made in ALX 415 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

    Join 25 authors (including NVWC members) and 15 artists in the square behind Made in ALX, 415 King Street in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, for this first-ever book and craft festival, co-hosted by Elaine’s Literary Salon.