The MVBBF 2027 Author Application will open January 2027.
2026 MVBBF Author Book Submission Information:
The MVBBF Author application is now CLOSED. The deadline to submit the application was February 6, 2026 at 11:30 pm ET.
Please do not email to be considered for the 2026 Festival. You must complete and submit an MVBBF Author application to be considered.
If you missed the 2026 author submission deadline please consider applying for the 2027 Festival.
If you submitted an application in a previous year you must submit a new application to be considered for 2026 Festival.
If you missed the 2026 author submission deadline you are not able to participate as an MVBBF author and sell books. Please still consider attending the Festival.
The MVBBF Committee will review 2026 applications.
Only newly published books in 2025 and 2026 (prior to the Festival date) will be considered for the 2026 Festival. There are no exceptions.
Please do not submit books published prior to 2025.
Please do not submit books that are republished and in paperback in 2025 or 2026.
Please do not submit book titles that have been featured as an author or moderator in the Festival.
Authors must be present on MV on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
MVBBF does not provide author travel or lodging.
There are a limited number of author submission spots available.
MVBBF accepts independent self-published and published authors.
Festival submissions were open until February 6, 2026. The selection process will began following and extended through the Spring. Your patience was greatly appreciated.
In consideration of the MVBBF Committee process we asked that you did not follow up on your submission status.
If you are not selected as a participating author please do not email requesting individual feedback. Please still consider attending the 2026 Festival and becoming part of the growing MVBBF community.
Thank you for your interest.
2027 MVBBF Moderator Information
Unfortunately, MVBBF is not looking for moderators.