2025 Mountain of Authors will be Sat., May 17, 12 - 4:30 p.m. at Library 21c
The 2025 Call for Showcase Authors is open through March 3rd at 11 p.m.!
If you are a published author of the Pikes Peak region, we invite you to apply to be a Showcase Author.
Space is limited to 30 applicants. Click link above for more information. We will notify selected authors the first week in April.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW:
Criteria for Selection
Due to space limitations, we are unable to accept every applicant; authors will be judged in light of but not solely on the following criteria:
• Relevant to community needs and interests,
• Favorable attention of critics, reviewers, and the public,
• Reputation/qualifications of author, artist, publisher, or producer without regard to political, religious, or other affiliations,
• Date of publication,
• Artistic merit, literary value, or recognized award recipient,
• Local or national significance,
• Permanence or timeliness,
• Quality of book presentation in relation to content and audience,
• Legal, licensing, or copyright issues,
• Representation of various cultures, viewpoints, and interests
We are happy to announce the 19th annual
MOUNTAIN OF AUTHORS
is tentatively scheduled for Sat., May 17 in the Venue at Library 21c.
SHOWCASE AUTHOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING FEB. 10 THROUGH MAR. 3. A LINK WILL BE POSTED HERE.
DETAILS OF THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM TO BE POSTED SOON.
Mountain of Authors (MOA) is an annual community program that provides an opportunity for the public and local authors to network, listen to notable authors, as well as learn more about the craft of writing and trends in publishing. Click on one of the tabs to the left to discover more information about this library program. It is free to attend, there is no registration, and all are welcome!
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