Moderator: Samantha Brunson

Panelists:

• Patty Lyons, Author & Instructor
• Safiyyah Talley, Author
• Ashley Parker, Author and wrote guide to Self Publishing
• Gailen Runge, C&T Publishing 

This panel brings together authors and publishers from the textile arts and craft world to discuss the unique journey of publishing craft books. Hear how creators have navigated both traditional and self-publishing paths, shaped their book concepts, and built communities around their work.

Whether you're dreaming of publishing your first pattern book or simply curious about the process, this conversation will offer real-world insights on proposals, publishing models, marketing, and the magic of turning creative expertise into a book.