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title: "Fans of Fiction Author Fest Returns Saturday in GR"
url: https://www.heregrandrapids.com/2026/10/14/fans-of-fiction-author-fest-returns-oct17/
date: 2026-10-14T06:22:37-04:00
modified: 2026-10-14T06:22:37-04:00
author: "Zeke Johnston"
categories: ["Events"]
site: "HERE Grand Rapids"
attribution: "HERE Grand Rapids"
---

# Fans of Fiction Author Fest Returns Saturday in GR

> GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fans of Fiction Author Fest returns to Grand Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Silva Big Room, inviting readers to meet local indie authors from 1 to 5 p.m. The festival includes cosplayers, a Q and A session, book sales, and new releases. Organizers say attendees can meet more than 30

*Source: [HERE Grand Rapids](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/2026/10/14/fans-of-fiction-author-fest-returns-oct17/) — October 14, 2026 by Zeke Johnston*

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fans of Fiction Author Fest returns to Grand Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Silva Big Room, inviting readers to meet local indie authors from 1 to 5 p.m.

The festival includes cosplayers, a Q and A session, book sales, and new releases. Organizers say attendees can meet more than 30 authors, buy signed books, and join a cosplay contest with prizes.

After the daytime fest, the inaugural Mythics and Monsters Ball begins at 7 p.m. as a Halloween-themed costume dance for ages 18 and older. Tickets are $20 for each event through fansoffictionauthorfest.com.

The return follows last years debut and is billed as a bookish community gathering built around indie authors and fan culture in Grand Rapids.

Hosts describe the weekend as an inclusive, innovative event meant to leave a lasting impression for West Michigan readers and costume fans alike.