On Saturday, October 17, San Mateo County Libraries is thrilled to bring our fourth annual Indie Author Fest back to where it first started, the Millbrae Library!
Mark Your Calendars and Ready Your Bookmarks
Indie Author Fest isn’t just an event, it’s a creative playground. This free, vibrant festival is the perfect place for independently published writers to table their work, energize their craft and explore the publishing world with our featured speakers. With lively panel discussions, giveaways and boundless opportunities to interact with brilliant authors, attendees are guaranteed to discover their next favorite read.
Share Your Work With Us
We are calling on Bay Area writers of all genres to bring this space to life! Whether you are launching a debut book or have a decade of storytelling under your belt, your unique voice will enrich this event. Help us build a room of creators whose perspectives are as diverse and transformative as the Bay itself.
Apply for a table at Indie Author Fest 2026 to share your work with our community. Tables fill up fast, so fill out the form below today!
Grow Your Craft, Find Your Community
Independent publishing empowers writers to break the mold. It’s a deeply personal approach that allows authors to put their voices into the world with total agency. Today’s indie landscape is thriving, making it easier than ever to inspire your peers, grow your audience and reach readers who need your stories most.
Indie Author Fest is our love letter to this community. Step into a welcoming space of mutual support, and you will leave having experienced profound new insights, fresh motivation and—of course—a towering stack of new books!
We cannot wait to welcome you. More magical details coming soon!
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