TFOS 6 Reaps Astounding Success
Virtual book events should have already become the norm as has just concluded another successful chapter of The Festival of Storytellers (TFOS). The authors have said so. It was very insightful. It was great. The topics were very relevant. The moderators were excellent and were found to be engaging and well-prepared. It was all FIVE STARS!
Stories were swapped, insights were shared, engagement abounded, and empowerment and encouragement were expressed among authors who participated in the roundtable discussions and Author of the Hour (AOH) segments.
Amazing books were recommended during the Book Shoutout sessions. Plus, copies of books by AOH-featured authors were given to lucky viewers, and book trivia sessions were played, giving lucky winners the chance to win a Kindle.
Viewers also took part in the discussions, empathizing with the authors for challenges endured, commending them for their insights and perspectives, and praising them for the work they do. Viewers thanked authors for sharing their stories and even admired them for sharing even the most painful parts of their life stories.
TFOS 6 rakes in the numbers
is demonstrably working hard to grow The Festival of Storytellers, hoping to bring in more authors from diverse genres and backgrounds. Through its digital-only literary event, the company aims to help authors gain visibility for their brand and recognition for their works.
’s efforts to grow TFOS are already showing. Analytics report reveals that from January 20, 2025 to February 2, 2025:
- (one of the viewing channels for TFOS) had 2,072 unique visitors with 7,488 pageviews. Visitors to the site stay at an average of one minute per session.
- Most of the traffic comes from the United States with 881 visitors, followed by 251 visitors from an unspecified location marked as “not set.”
- TheFestivalOfStorytellers.com had 4,630 unique visitors with 240,490 pageviews. Visitors to the site stay at an average of two minutes per session.
- Most of the traffic comes from the United States with 2,124 visitors, followed by 622 visitors from the United Kingdom.
- Overall total: 10,636 viewers
Top 3 most viewed sessions/segments
1. Day 14 | Roundtable Session: All Moderators, 1435 viewers
2. Day 9 | Author of the Hour featuring Arthur J. Besler, 1227 viewers
3. Day 8 | Author of the Hour featuring Teresa Haven Pelinski, 1082 viewers
Authors who had moderated, hosted, or attended sessions or segments at The Festival of Storytellers Chapter 6 were all praise for and its flagship virtual event. They thanked for coming up with an event that provided them with the opportunities to raise their author profiles and learn from and connect with fellow authors. It was a great and very insightful experience for them.
Authors praised The Festival of Storytellers Chapter 6 for the learning gained and connections made virtually. Bobbie J McLaren, a TFOS veteran and one of the moderators at the event, said, “Hearing all the authors share their stories and thoughts. So much amazing information.”
Catherine Hale, who was a roundtable participant and Author of the Hour, said, “I especially love the round table about navigating the caregivers’ pathway.” Dianne Kokena, who was also an Author of the Hour, enjoyed her experience at TFOS 6. She said, “I enjoyed the Author of the Hour sessions and that I could watch them after they happened since I couldn’t always attend live.”
Sarah Morales, also a moderator, had the same praise – and the same great experience as her fellow authors. “I was able to moderate and connect with other authors,” she said.
Some authors found the whole two-week affair to be the highlight itself. Ellie Gaccetta, also a TFOS veteran who played various roles at TFOS 6, said “The AOH and Roundtable discussions and topics were timely and participants were engaged. Moderating was made easy, thanks to staff prep of materials. Having a relaxed, sisterhood roundtable to recap the event was the highlight for me!”
Joni-Gaye Cawley, one of the roundtable moderators at TFOS 6, has this to say, “The trust and confidence the team had in me, they trusted me to moderate for the first time and I did not want to disappoint them. Connecting with other authors, hearing their stories and feeling like I am part of a community is priceless. In my home country, people in general do not love to read and authors are not highly respected. ’s TFOS made me feel valued.”
Authors gain brand recognition
The Festival of Storytellers is still a relatively young event, having only been launched in 2021 during the pandemic. Yet, the virtual book event has grown to become a platform for independent authors to build their public presence and online reputation. A number of authors have applauded for providing them with such a platform to raise their voices and gain brand recognition. The Festival of Storytellers abounded with brand recognition highlights.
Anita Caprice Mscd, author of YOU: Your Own Universe, was one of the authors whose works were included in the Book Shoutout. In a Facebook post, she wrote, “The is remarkable! Thank you… for providing such an amazing platform for authors.”
Anna Brenneisen, author of Black Bug, wrote on Instagram, “Thank you so much for the shoutout.”
Authors also shared The Festival of Storytellers Chapter 6 on their Facebook pages, encouraging their followers to stream the event. One such author is Margaret Krivchenia, author of The Four Cousins Mystery Series. Krivchenia joined the roundtable discussion “Unlocking Imagination: The Power of Children’s Books” on Day 2.
In a Facebook post, Denise Mills, who co-authored the children’s book series The Adventures of Chaycat and Jordy Rabbit with her ten-year-old son Chayton Hudson, thanked for including his book in the Book Shoutout. In a Facebook post, Angela Anderson, author of Copious Components: A Collection of Poetry, wrote, “Thanks for sharing my story with the world.” Anderson wrapped up her Author of the Hour session on Day 6. Her segment reached 550 viewers, which was one of the most viewed sessions at The Festival of Storytellers Chapter 6.
Quill of Inspiration Awards 2025
As with other book events or literary festivals, The Festival of Storytellers Chapter 6 took the opportunity to recognize authors who works have inspired and resonated deeply with the audience. The Quill of Inspiration Awards aims to highlight authors who possess inspiring voices and remarkable stories.
Dr. Robin Gethers, author of From Trauma to Triumph, is the winner of the Quill of Inspiration Award 2025 winner. In a Facebook post, she wrote, “Thank you for this award. As a new author, I am honored and grateful that I can share my story of inspiration and hope.”
Through The Festival of Storytellers, aims to give independent authors the platform and the opportunity to connect with their audience and fellow authors, hone their various skills, and build their public and online presence. Through the Quill of Inspiration Awards, the company aims to honor authors for their hard work, passion for storytelling, and the impact they leave on readers.
The Festival of Storytellers Chapter 6 cast the spotlight on some of the boldest, brightest, and finest authors the world has yet to know. It was two whole weeks of honoring authors, sharing stories, and celebrating the power of words. It was two whole weeks of authors uplifting their fellow authors and writers and bibliophiles and being blown away by the insights and perspectives of trailblazing and amazing authors.
Not all may know it, but the highlights of The Festival event were the authors themselves – those who dared to write and share their stories with the world. It was an opportune moment for authors to connect with readers, communicate positively, and demonstrate the authenticity of their author journey.
The Festival of Storytellers Chapter 6 was a vibrant celebration of thought-provoking, insightful, fantastical, imaginative, and diverse stories in many forms across borders, boundaries, and barriers. It was a glorious moment for authors not only to share their stories with the world but also to empower and be empowered by fellow authors. After all, the event was made for them.
The succeeding Festivals promise to be so and more – a vibrant, open celebration for authors and their stories. We would love to see our authors – and YOU – again in the next chapter.
