Ink & Influence
Celebrate 20 years of literary excellence, creativity, and community at Ink & Influence on October 9th — an unforgettable evening designed for authors, readers, creatives, and supporters to connect and be inspired. Enjoy an elevated mixer experience filled with networking, meaningful conversation, interactive activations, and a celebration of the storytelling.
Guests will enjoy light bites, curated cocktails, and a commemorative anniversary merchandise while experiencing featured activations including the Chapter 20 Photo Op, Blind Date with a Book, Speed Meeting Rounds, Collaborative Story Building, and mini bouquets by Jai Blooms, and more.
Upgrade your evening with the VIP experience featuring a premium anniversary merchandise package, exclusive VIP access with priority activation entry, additional drink tickets, reserved seating, and a special commemorative anniversary gift recognizing two decades of impact through words.
Come raise a glass, make meaningful connections, and celebrate the power of ink, influence, and storytelling.
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 6P-9P
Ink & Influence
Exo Bar & Lounge | Edwardsville, IL
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 12:30P-3:30P
DIP Shop
The Novel Neighbor |St. Louis, MO
General Admission
Entry to the 20th Anniversary Networking Mixer
Access to event activations and networking experiences
Light bites and one complimentary drink ticket
Anniversary merchandise
Access to featured activations
$40
VIP
Everything included in General Admission
Mini Bouquet by Jai Blooms
Complimentary Blind Date with a Book
Premium anniversary merchandise package
Exclusive VIP experience and priority activation access
Additional drink tickets
Reserved seating
Special recognition or commemorative anniversary gift
$80
DIP SHOP
Discover new books, meet your next favorite author, and support independent publishing in a vibrant, engaging atmosphere. DIP Shop featuring independent authors from across the community.
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