What a Small Press Can and Cannot Do for an Author

UntitledTown Book and Author Festival returns to Green Bay September 25-27th, 2026. Filled with over 80 speakers, 11 locations and more than 80 different events to choose from, there's something for literally everyone. Whether you're a reader, part of a vibrant fandom, a parent or a writer yourself, you'll find your home in UntitledTown. Best part? Everything is completely free to attend! Share the word by inviting your friends and neighbors and help us celebrate stories and reading in Northeastern Wisconsin. More details and full schedule available at www.untitledtown.org.
With self-published work flooding the market, authors wonder if there is still value in working with traditional or hybrid publishers. This panel proposes to explain what an author can expect of a small or university press. It also takes into account what that publisher will expect of the author.
Where: Badger State Brewing Aging Room, 990 Tony Canadeo Run, Green Bay, Wisconsin
When: Saturday, September 27, 2026 at 10 am
Admission: FREE!
Speakers:
Kimberly Parish (K.P.) Davis was once upon a time an adrenaline junkie. Director and founder of Madville Publishing, Kim grew up in Texas, but sailed around the world for years. Her short story collection, TRUST ISSUES was published by Cornerstone Press in 2025. Her short fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have been published in literary journals, anthologies, and online.
Ted Prokash has published three novels with Expat Press, NYC: "Napawaupee County Blues (2018)", "Nikolai Andreyevich (2021)" and "A Club for Gentlemen (2024)". He is a founding member of avant grade rhythm & blues combo Hue Blanc's Joyless Ones.