

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NVWC First Annual Winter Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for the Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Festival! Meet over 20 local authors and enjoy presentations on writing and publishing at this exclusive event in the heart of Old Town, two blocks north of King Street near the corner of Queen Street and Washington Street. Readers of all ages are welcome to attend! Drop in at any time!

Visit with over 20 local authors to discuss their experiences as writers and their path to publishing, and purchase autographed copies of their books. Genres represented by the mix of authors include children’s and young adult books, biography and memoirs, historical fiction, science fiction, romance and contemporary literature, social and political issues, motivational books, and travel guides.

The event kicks off with a celebration of America’s 250th birthday with a talk by author David Wessel about writing historical fiction! Author talks will be in the Youth Services Area and writer meet and greets will be on the second floor!

Author Talks (times subject to change)

10:30 AM – Writing Historical Fiction – David Wessel

11:15 AM – Engaging Children in the Joy of Reading – Margie Hamner

12:00 PM – Reflecting Technology in Science Fiction – Tom DeWitt

12:45 PM – The Cost of Living With Conviction – Toby Dorr

1:30 PM – Crime (Writing) Pays – Katherine Schweit

2:15 PM – Writing Contemporary Literature – Sharon Wishnow

3:00 PM – Different Ways to Publish – Which One is Right For You – Paula Weiss
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/nvwc-first-annual-winter-festival/200029557968144
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, meet-and-greet
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Alexandria
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 717 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2420, United States
- **lat**: 38.8076
- **long**: -77.04718
- **full address**: 717 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2420, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 717 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2420, United States
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, festivals, meet-and-greet
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about NVWC First Annual Winter Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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