We promise the weekend will exceed your every expectation.
The authors will be inspiring, entertaining, insightful, and compelling.There will be book signings and opportunities to meet the authors. Attendance is limited, so attendees can expect casual conversations & informal exchanges with the authors.

 

Sunset Theater
Carmel, California
September 26 -28 2008

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Carmel Authors & Ideas Festival?
A: Thirty five of the country’s best authors will discuss their books. The topics, as well as the speakers, are diverse, compelling and entertaining. The marquee authors will all speak in the main theater, individually. The break-out sessions provide a chance to listen and discuss with authors in a much smaller and more intimate setting.

Q: Do I have to be a writer to attend?
A: Absolutely not! This promises to be an entertaining three days for all of us who love to read.

Q: I don’t want to spend $1000 for two tickets, when my husband only wants to hear Sandra Day O'Connor and Greg Mortenson. Can he buy a ticket just for them?
A: Tickets are available only for the entire event, but you may share a ticket with your husband. He could attend the sessions featuring Sandra Day O'Connor and Greg Mortenson, and you could attend the rest of the Festival.

Q: I have plans to be away that weekend, but really want to attend the Festival next year. Is there a way for me to be supportive this year?
A: Yes. We are working with The Monterey County Herald’s Newspaper in Education program to solicit donations from supporters unable to attend the Festival. These funds will be used to provide scholarship tickets for educators.