Author Registration

Hundreds of  book lovers will attend the Dayton Book Expo (DBE) which is free and open to public. The event will be held at Sinclair Community College’s Ponitz Center.  Tables are only for authors. Set-up begins at 9:30 AM. Tables must be completely set-up by 10:30 AM. The DBE begins promptly at 11:00 AM.

NOTE: One author per table. Floor displays not allowed. Table-top displays cannot exceed 24” in height.

Author Table Fee Includes

  • One participant badge
  • One table (not skirted) and two chairs
  • Listing in the DBE booklet
  • Access to DBE Hospitality Room for breakfast and lunch (one pass)
  • One parking pass
  • Event-day sales reported to  New York Times
  • Online presence at DaytonBookExpo.com
  • Inclusion in the DBE Awards:
    •  Genre-specific winners—based on event-day sales—will receive a plaque, book medallions and listing at  DaytonBookExpo.com.
    • Titles distributed through Amazon.com will be posted on the DBE Virtual Bookstore.  Annual top sellers will be spotlighted at the 2013 event.

All monies and agreements must be received by March 31, 2012. No monies will be refunded after March 31, 2012. If sending payment by mail,  forward a money order payable to:

Dayton Book Expo  | 893 South Main Street  - PMB 175  |  Englewood, Ohio 45322

The Dayton Book Expo is the ultimate literary experience. But don’t take our word for it, read comments from previous participating authors for yourself (click here)

  • 75 words or less
  • High-res jpeg file required. Maximum file size is 2 meg.
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  • Price: $30.00 Quantity:
  • Price: $50.00 Quantity:
    Your cover image on 10, 000 postcards. Ten spots available. February 15 deadline.
  • Price: $50.00 Quantity:
    Your cover image, 50-word synopsis and website included in DBE booklet. Twelve spots available. March 1 deadline.
  • Price: $75.00 Quantity:
    Your cover image, author photo, 75-word synopsis, ISBN, retail price and website included in DBE booklet. Six spots available. March 1 deadline.
  • Price: $75.00 Quantity:
    For titles released after June 2011 - New Release Promo includes exclusive media release, your personal celebration cake, a balloon bouquet, spotlight in the DBE booklet and website. Ten spots available. March 1 deadline.
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  • For online payment, a Paypal invoice will be forwarded to the email provided in the form. For mail-in option*, send payments to Dayton Book Expo 893 South Main Street - PMB 175 Englewood, Ohio 45322 * Your registration and promotional choices will not be confirmed until receipt of payment. Note: Verify your choice of promotional options BEFORE submitting the form. Print a copy of the confirmation page for your records.