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
Early Bird 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
Early Bird 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.