{"product_id":"bookish-industry-mixer-los-angeles-chapter","title":"Bookish Industry Night: Los Angeles Chapter","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thursday, August 13, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6:30–9:30 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Now Instant Image Hall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAddress:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 939 Chung King Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTicket Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHosted by Boutique Book Society and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allisonambili\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAllison Ambili\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Boutique Book Society for an evening of meaningful conversation, practical marketing insights, and genuine connection with women and nonbinary professionals from across the Los Angeles book industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Reach to Real Life: Marketing That Moves Readers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis practical, cross-industry conversation will explore how book professionals are turning online attention into meaningful real-world action, from book sales and preorders to event attendance, loyal reader communities, and long-term career growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur speakers will share how they use social media not simply to be seen, but to build trust, create meaningful engagement, and move audiences from passive followers to active supporters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Speakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaude Garrett\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Australian host, producer, certified media coach, and community founder of Maude’s Book Club. She also consults on branding, marketing, and content strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKennedy Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Cozy K, is the creator behind @cozy.games, where she celebrates cozy gaming, reading, crafting, and creative play. A former lawyer turned professional hobbyist, she is also the forthcoming author of \u003cem\u003eCozy Hobbies: Joyful Activities for Play \u0026amp; Leisure\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDana Claire\u003c\/strong\u003e is a romance author known for offering her heartfelt stories in both sweet and spicy editions. She also founded The Inkfluence and INK Games Publishing, transforming books into games, puzzles, collectibles, and immersive fan experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeema Bolton\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lead bookseller at The Village Well Books \u0026amp; Coffee where she connects readers with new books and brings valuable insight into bookstore audiences and local literary communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour $55 ticket includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA personalized badge and custom lanyard with a QR code for easy connecting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate access to Now Instant Image Hall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight bites and refreshments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 60-minute industry panel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuided small-group discussions and networking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess to our private online community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly access to future Los Angeles industry events\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a traditional networking event where you exchange a few business cards and leave. 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