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Coldest Wynter

5.0 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • Eugene, OR
  • Spoken Word Artist / Author
  • 88 miles from Bend
  • $200-$2000

Karo S. said “Coldest Wynter is a powerful performer. When she is on the stage, she kills it. Her presence and her words ignite the room. She's engaging and her content is impactful. She has performed at the Sims... ”

  • Gladstone, OR
  • Author
  • 111 miles from Bend
  • Contact for rates

Bespoke poetry created on a vintage typewriter and other typewriters performance art focused curated for any event, with a focus on spreading joy.
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  • Portland, OR
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 120 miles from Bend
  • Contact for rates

Andrea A. said “Mark started day 2 of our annual kickoff meeting. It was the perfect way to start the day. Motivation/ magic/ comedy- the best combination to get the team inspired and off to a great start ”

Art Talking

8 Verified bookings

  • Portland, OR
  • Author
  • 120 miles from Bend
  • $100 and up

Alex LaFollette is a writer, artist, and lecturer. A weekly columnist, Alex has also published research in academic journals. He gives regular lectures from...

  • Portland, OR
  • Author
  • 120 miles from Bend
  • Contact for rates

Terri F. said “I attended a week long conference in Kenya, Africa where Connie spoke 2 or 3 times daily. Connie was funny, thought provoking, and inspirational. She engaged her audience with her warmth, wit and... ”

Founder of Goat Yoga

1 Verified booking

  • Portland, OR
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 120 miles from Bend
  • $1200.00

Lainey has a unique story. She created a media whirlwind when she first combined the words “goat” and “yoga” at an event in summer 2016. Since then, her...

  • Portland, OR
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 120 miles from Bend
  • $2,500 – $7,500

Kristine M. S. said “"Dennis Bauer is a 'by God spellbinder'-- but not in the way that the rascally Harold Hill was in The Music Man. He's the full-meal deal. From Bauer's first sentence, he had everyone enthralled. His... ”

  • Portland, OR
  • Business Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 120 miles from Bend
  • $3,000 to $5,000

Danielle M. said “I’ve seen James speak several times and he has such a dynamic and captivating presence. He knows how to connect with his audience and his message is always inspiring, entertaining and thought... ”

  • Vancouver, WA
  • Author
  • 127 miles from Bend
  • Contact for rates

I help individuals and organizations affected by trauma learn how to live with their experiences and move toward a productive, fulfilling life. Through my...

  • Medford, OR
  • Author
  • 143 miles from Bend
  • Contact for rates

I'm a professional grief educator & trauma-informed grief coach, and the published author of Restorative Grief. Audiences can expect to receive new insights,...

  • Woodland, WA
  • Author
  • 145 miles from Bend
  • Contact for rates

As a Spiritual Author and Storyteller, I guide audiences through transformative stories drawn from lived experience, near-death insights, and decades of...

  • Graham, WA
  • Author
  • 212 miles from Bend
  • Contact for rates

I am a wildlife photographer and writer, and retired Army officer. Although I specialize in wildlife of the Northwest, I've spent many years overseas and I...

  • Puyallup, WA
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 221 miles from Bend
  • $1,000 and up

Elizabeth B. said “I highly recommend working with Shannon as a Coach, the program she provided was 3 different sessions. We did breath work and getting to the root of issues, Im not much for crying but my emotions came... ”

  • Tacoma, WA
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 227 miles from Bend
  • Contact for rates

Jessica Dunagan is an author and seasoned relationship expert who helps women see, and then break their bad habits with men and dating. She guides her...

Chase Roper

4.50 (4)

  • Tacoma, WA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker / Author
  • 227 miles from Bend
  • $200 and up

Jeremy H. said “I saw Chase at Cheers in Puyallup. He was one of the first in a line up of about 6 comedians, but his act stood out from the others as one of the better ones. Great comedian and I would go see him... ”

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65 quotes sent

In the past year, Authors have sent 65 quotes to event planners.

339th most popular

Authors rank #339 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 538 Author reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1 days on average to book

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About booking Authors

An author brings more to the table than just a good book! These folks are often leaders in their field, industry, or topic of interest. Booking an author as a speaker allows them to give your audience education and insight to the topics of their book or about their field. The authors listed bring all kinds of topics to the table from children's literature and fiction novels to political and religious experts. No matter the subject of interest, you're sure to find an author to match your needs to give a great speech and possibly a book signing.

An insightful and articulate speaker at a corporate event can help individuals, groups, and companies to achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar or consulting session. Authors/Speakers on GigSalad have written Children's Books, have been Bestselling Authors of Local Interest, Fiction, Religious, Political, Health and/or Nonfiction Titles. GigSalad has premier affordable motivational speakers available to speak to educate, inform, inspire and motivate.

When booking an Author to speak at your event, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the Author. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.