Daytime Festival
This FREE full day festival features six panels of 25+ LGBTQIA+ and affirming authors and allies in conversation about their books and dynamic topics, book signings, a local authors table, typewriter poetry, LGBTQIA+ presses, updates about the Palm Springs Library Renovation, and much more!
Beth and the Boys
Join us for an evening of stories, emotions, ideas and hilarity with Beth Lapides (creator of the legendary “UnCabaret” alt comedy show), Guy Branum (“Hacks,” “Bros,” “The Mindy Project,” “Chelsea Lately” and author of My Life As A Goddess) and Alec Mapa (“RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Ugly Betty,” “Half and Half”).
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HUMOR, PAIN & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Byron Lane and Anna Dorn in conversation with Jason Blitman
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SCREEN TIME: TANTALIZING TALES ABOUT FILM & TELEVISION
Charles Jensen, Dave Karger, Martine McDonald, and Shayna Maci Warner in conversation with David Church
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WE ARE FAMILY: THE MANY FACES & PLACES OF QUEER COMMUNITIES & FAMILIES
Lucas Hilderbrand, Lane Igoudin, Diane and Jacob Anderson-Minshall, and Penelope Starr in conversation with Mei Ling Tom
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SOUL SEARCHING: MEMOIR AS CATHARSIS, EXPLORATION & SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Curtis Chin, Cheryl E. Klein, Sarah Viren, and Jason Yamas in conversation with Stephanie Theobald
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MORE THAN QUEER: CONVERSATIONS ABOUT IDENTITY & CULTURE ACROSS GENRES
Alex Espinoza, George M. Johnson, Trinity Nguyen, and Carla Sameth in conversation with Rebecca Olarte
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I HAVE CONCERNS: NEW FICTION TACKLING ISSUES FROM THE PERSONAL TO THE GLOBAL
Venita Blackburn, Daniel Jaffe, Kwei Quartey, and Izzy Wasserstein in conversation with Will Dean
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Check In and Information about all things associated with the Palm Springs Public Library, Palm Springs Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Palm Springs Library.
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Best Bookstore in Palm Springs is a family owned bookstore serving Palm Springs, Coachella Valley and beyond! Book titles for participating authors appearing on panels will be sold throughout the day with author signings taking place after each panel. Additional authors will appear at Best Bookstore’s table including Rob Osler and others TBA.
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The Center is the only Coachella Valley organization dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all LGBTQ+ individuals. From The Center’s Palm Springs McDonald Wright Building to The Center Coachella, the Scott Hines Behavioral Health Clinic and the Community Food Bank, their mission and strategic initiatives come to life by making meaningful connections to resources and to community, that contribute to LGBTQ+ people’s health and happiness. Visit them to find out more about how you can get connected to community!
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Authors appearing on panels will be signing books after their panels and additional Coachella Valley authors will be selling and signing their books as scheduled:
11:00am-Noon
Gary Smith (“The Play’s the Thing” & “Hollywood and the Bible”)
Peter Bedard (“Convergence Healing” & “Billy and the Anxiety Monster”)
11:00am-1:00pm
Tim Mulligan (“Witchland” & “Snitchland”)
Noon-1:00pm
Wayne Madison (“Boddhisatva, My Butt”)
1:00-2:00pm
Dirk Schultz (“Gay Gray & Fit After 50”)
1:00-3:00pm
Tim Park (“The Best Laid Plans”)
2:00-3:00pm
Peter Bedard (“Convergence Healing” & “Billy and the Anxiety Monster”)
3:00-4:00pm
Geoffrey Newman (“Better to Cry Now”)
Richard Sargent ("The Horror Movie Night Cookbook")
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The Palm Springs Writers Guild (PSWG) encourages, develops and supports aspiring and established Coachella Valley writers. PSWG members will be available to discuss membership, critique groups, in-person workshops, on-line labs and other ways to participate in various Guild activities and programs. Book signings will also take place by members of the PSWG throughout the day.
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Rattling Good Yarns Press is a local LGBTQ+ owned and operated independent publishing house specializing in LGBTQ fiction and non-fiction. Over 40 book titles will be available for purchase including those from authors Sukie de la Croix, Daniel M. Jaffe and Penelope Starr who will all appear in person.
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Stacked Deck Press was founded in 2015 to cultivate diversity and excellence in LGBTQAIU comics publishing. Creators, cartoonists and illustrators will be in attendance to sign copies of their works including Tara Madison Avery and others TBA.
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Join author & 2020-23 West Hollywood Poet Laureate Brian Sonia-Wallace to get your own poem based on the topic of your choice, or write a message on a typewriter for someone else.
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Founded in 2012, The L-Fund is a non-profit that provides assistance to Greater Coachella Valley cis, trans, and queer identifying lesbians in emergency financial crisis, education, the arts, and health & wellness. Board members and volunteers will be at the table to provide information about grants, events, and other resources.
