Events

October 10, 2026 | Hollywood, California

A Celebration of Global Voices, Diversity, and Meaningful Impact

Presented by the International Impact Book Awards, Hollywood Author of the Year 2026 brings together authors, publishing professionals, media representatives, and creatives from around the world for a full day of learning, connection, recognition, and celebration.

Dom LeRoux will attend the event as an award-winning author and Ambassador Leader for the International Impact Book Awards community. He will support the event team, welcome attendees, connect with fellow authors, and participate in a day dedicated to celebrating the stories, cultures, and experiences that shape meaningful books.

The event will take place at the Loews Hollywood Hotel, located in the heart of Hollywood at Ovation Hollywood.

A Full-Day Author Experience

The daytime program will feature conversations and opportunities to connect with:

• Authors building meaningful platforms and businesses
• Publishing, media, and entertainment professionals
• Creatives helping stories reach wider audiences
• Industry leaders who understand how an author’s influence can extend beyond the book

The evening will conclude with a red-carpet experience and the Hollywood Author of the Year Grand Gala, recognizing authors whose work reflects meaningful impact, cultural perspective, and powerful storytelling.

Story. Culture. Impact.

Every author brings more than a book.

They bring their background, experiences, culture, perspective, and personal journey.

Hollywood Author of the Year 2026 was created to recognize those voices and provide a space where authors from different countries, cultures, and life experiences can connect, learn, and celebrate their work together.

Event Location

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Located in Ovation Hollywood
1755 Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90028

July 18, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona

Speaking Topic:

Why Most Authors Are Leaving Money on the Table — And How Their Website Fixes It

Most authors spend months or years writing a book, only to send readers to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and other marketplaces to complete the purchase. While these platforms provide visibility, they also take a portion of every sale and leave authors with little or no direct relationship with their readers.

In this practical and eye-opening session, Dom LeRoux will show authors how selling books directly from their own website can dramatically increase profitability while creating a long-term connection with their audience. Drawing from more than 10 years of experience leading and scaling e-commerce businesses, Dom will share how authors can use their website to sell more books, keep a larger share of the revenue, grow an email list, build a community, and create additional revenue streams beyond book sales.

Attendees will learn:

- Why every author should own their audience instead of renting one

- How selling books directly can significantly increase profit per sale

- The hidden costs of relying exclusively on Amazon and other marketplaces

- How to capture and grow an email list of readers and fans

- How to build lasting relationships that lead to repeat purchases and future opportunities

- Ways to create additional revenue through digital products, courses, coaching, consulting, speaking, memberships, and more.

A book should be more than a one-time sale. It should be the foundation of a brand, a business, and a community. This session will show authors how to make that happen.