Authors
CPE Summer Show 2026 | St. Charles, MO
Author Registration
Registration (by July 20): $150/author ($100 one-day).
On-Site Registration: $175 ($125 one-day.)
Author registration includes one-year subscription to CRA Today magazine, all author seminars, access to the show floor, and lunch on Monday and Tuesday.
Author registration and additional details available in the link below.
Author Meet & Greet
Meet hundreds of independent Christian retailers from across the country, all in one place, at an exciting book signing event.
To apply, click on the button below.
Author Training Schedule
Monday, August 3
9:00 AM - “Bring Your Published Book to Life" | Pam & Bill Farrel
10:00 AM - "How to Use Ai to Avoid Common Scams" | Edie Melson
11:00 AM - "Launch and Relaunch Your Book with Purpose" | Teresa Janzen
LUNCH
1:00 PM - "Canva Basics for Writers & Retailers: Create Scroll-Stopping Graphics Without the Overwhelm—or a Design Degree!" | Tama Fortner
2:00 PM - “Be the Media Guest that Everyone Wants Back" | Dawn Damon
3:00 PM - “From the Page to the Stage” | Beth Fortune
4:00 PM - “Start Little, Grow Big: Your Community Building Blueprint | Linette Rainville
Tuesday, August 4
9:00 AM - "How to Develop Your Best Marketing Plan" | Karen Whiting
10:00 AM - "Platform with Purpose" | Jenn Defoe Turner
11:00 AM - "Live Book Events" | Amy Williams