Thursday to Sunday  ·  September 24 - 27, 2026  ·  Crowne Plaza, Suffern, New York

Authors
Quantum Weekend

Where Authors Shine Like the Stars They Are

You wrote the book. Now it is time to take the stage. Four days of publishing clarity, speaker training, and live performance designed to turn authors into in-demand speakers who get paid to speak.

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Hosted by Dr. Denise Nicholson  ·  Only 500 tickets available

The Truth About Big Stages

Have you applied to speak on major stages, TEDx, conferences, summits, only to get silence or rejection?

And if you are still sitting on a book idea, stuck mid-manuscript, or overwhelmed by the publishing process, this is where clarity begins.

Big stages don't reject talent.They reject poor positioning.
And that can be fixed.This is not motivation. This is methodology.
Authors on stage at a Bold Publishings event Audience during a keynote session Attendees networking at the welcome reception

Is This For You?

Two Paths. One Room.

If your book is still in you

  • An aspiring author with a meaningful story or message you are ready to share with a wider audience
  • Currently writing, planning, or outlining your first book but unsure about the right next steps
  • Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or confused by the publishing process
  • Ready to build credibility, authority, and impact through authorship
  • Fully committed to finishing, publishing, and positioning your book with confidence

If your book is already out

  • Get speaking engagements and step onto paid stages
  • Package your message into high-ticket offers
  • Sell your book consistently and build real revenue
  • Build visibility, authority, and a lasting platform
  • Qualify to present live on the Bold Ideas Stage

The Experience

What You'll Learn

No. 1

Clarify your book idea and core message

No. 2

Shift from "author who wants to speak" to "speaker stages want"

No. 3

Break down the publishing process step by step

No. 4

Distill your book into a powerful 12 to 18 minute signature talk

No. 5

Learn the pitch strategy behind TEDx and large conferences

No. 6

Leave with clear, practical next steps and stage confidence

The Full Weekend

Four Days. One Transformation.

Thursday

September 24

VIP Day and Welcome Reception

  • Masterclass with Dr. Denise Nicholson
  • Masterclass with Dr. Sandra Swaby
  • Book business and sales workshop, with lunch
  • Exclusive VIP networking, intimate setting
  • Authors Quantum Workshop and Book Fair, 8am to 4pm
  • All white welcome cocktail reception, 7pm to 9pm
VIP Day: Quantum VIP ticket holders VIP mastermind or all white cocktail reception

Friday

September 25

Speakers Training Day

  • Keynote speaker session
  • Speaker training session, morning
  • Speaker talks
  • Stand and Deliver performances
  • Speaker training debrief, evening
  • Lunch provided for all attendees
All ticket holders Speaker training session in progress

Saturday

September 26

Transformational Workshop and Bold Ideas Stage

  • Elite C Suite Authors take the stage
  • The transformational workshop
  • Bold Ideas Stage live performances, filmed
  • Vendor exhibition open all day
  • High Boy displays and book sales
  • Lunch provided for all attendees
All ticket holders Bold Ideas Stage live performance

Sunday

September 27

The Blue Brunch and Book Award Ceremony

  • Elegant award ceremony, 12pm to 4pm
  • Bold Book of the Year Award
  • Popular Book of the Year Award
  • Bold Children's Book of the Year
  • Most Book Sales of the Year Award
See ticket inclusions The Blue Brunch award ceremony

Execution Day

The Bold Ideas Stage

A curated live experience where qualified attendees stand and deliver their message in short, impactful talks. This is filmed. This is professional. This is credibility-building.

Professional stage footage

Walk away with high-quality video of you delivering your talk to a live audience.

Real audience experience

Practice engagement, timing, and presence in front of driven professionals.

Content for PR and reels

Turn your moment on stage into weeks of visibility across every platform.

A speaker credential

Proof you can handle a stage, ready to include in every future pitch.

Speaker delivering a talk on the Bold Ideas Stage Professional film crew capturing stage footage Audience reaction during a live talk

"You don't need a bigger stage. You need proof you can handle one."

Apply for the Bold Ideas Stage

Applications required for stage participation

Dr. Denise Nicholson

Meet Your Host

Dr. Denise Nicholson

Founder · Speaker · Author

Dr. Denise Nicholson is the founder of Bold Publishings, a best-selling author, and an inspirational speaker dedicated to helping aspiring writers bring their stories to life. Through her proven guidance and supportive approach, she empowers authors to gain clarity, confidence, and a clear path from idea to publication, and from publication to the stage.

"Your story matters, and it deserves to be shared with purpose and impact."

190+Books Published
200+Satisfied Authors
120Best Sellers Produced
6Awards
Dr. Sandra Swaby

Celebrity Presenter 2026 · Thursday VIP Day Co-Host

Dr. Sandra Swaby

Speaker · Survivor · Queen · 1st Runner-Up, Queen of the World Pageant 2025

She Is The Love: a live workshop journey into radical self-love and unshakeable living. "What if the greatest love story of your life was the one you wrote with yourself?"

  • The lifestyle that kept me alive. Daily habits, rituals, and non-negotiables before and through EV Syndrome
  • Creating your heaven on earth. Designing a life that feels like a sacred gift to yourself
  • Boundaries as an act of love. Saying no to what diminishes you, without guilt
  • Your inner queen. Reclaiming your crown, no matter what life has taken

Quantum VIP ticket holders only

Saturday, September 26

Meet the Elite C Suite Authors

Taking the main stage on Saturday. Bold, powerful, and ready to share their message with the world.

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Dr. Stephanie Chambers

Elite C Suite Author

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Shirley Danzy

Elite C Suite Author

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Dr. Mickell Dent

Elite C Suite Author

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Tannizia Gasper

Elite C Suite Author

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Cyris Jones

Elite C Suite Author

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Jacqueline Lauderdale

Elite C Suite Author

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Lindsay Mattes

Elite C Suite Author

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Teresa Robinson

Elite C Suite Author

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Robert Scott

Elite C Suite Author

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Andre Williams

Elite C Suite Author

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Brenda Williams

Elite C Suite Author

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Bryan Winston

Elite C Suite Author

Sunday, September 27 · 12pm to 4pm

The Blue Brunch

An elegant award ceremony celebrating the boldest, most impactful authors of the year, closing the weekend in style.

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Bold Book of the Year

Awarded to the most impactful and transformational book published through Bold Publishings this year.

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Popular Book of the Year

Voted by social media. The people choose their favorite Bold Publishings book of the year.

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Bold Children's Book of the Year

Celebrating the most beloved children's book from the Bold Publishings family.

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Most Book Sales of the Year

Submit your sales numbers by August 1st to be considered for this recognition.

Most Book Sales submissions must be received by August 1st

Choose Your Experience

Your Seat. Your Level.

Thursday to Sunday  ·  September 24 - 27, 2026

Only 500 tickets available.

Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon

Lock in today's rates before prices increase on August 1. Every ticket below is at its lowest price of the year.

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One-Day Pass

$99

Friday or Saturday · pick one day

Early Bird rate · increases Aug 1

Catch your favorite TEDx speaker live. We'll send the schedule before the event.

  • ✦Full-day access on your chosen day
  • ✦TEDx speaker sessions on the main stage
  • ✦Lunch provided
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One payment of $99

General

$197

Friday & Saturday · Sept 25 - 26

Early Bird rate · increases Aug 1

  • ✦Friday September 25: full day access
  • ✦Saturday September 26: full day access
  • ✦Speakers Training Day, audience
  • ✦Speaker Training Session, morning
  • ✦Speaker Training Debrief, evening
  • ✦Elite C Suite Authors on Saturday
  • ✦Lunch provided both days
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One payment of $197

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Bold VIP

$500

Thursday to Saturday · Sept 24 - 26

Early Bird rate · increases Aug 1

  • ✦Everything in General Authors
  • ✦Thursday VIP Day, September 24
  • ✦Masterclass with Dr. Denise Nicholson
  • ✦Masterclass with Dr. Sandra Swaby
  • ✦Early theater access Friday & Saturday
  • ✦First in line for lunch both days
  • ✦Priority seating all weekend
  • ✦Exclusive VIP networking
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or split it: 2 x $260

Bold Elite

$699

Thursday to Sunday · Sept 24 - 27

Early Bird rate · increases Aug 1

  • ✦Everything in Bold VIP Authors
  • ✦The Blue Brunch, Sunday September 27
  • ✦Elegant Award Ceremony, 12PM to 4PM
  • ✦Eligible for award nominations
  • ✦The most exclusive experience of the weekend
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or split it: 2 x $365

Secure checkout Early Bird rates end July 31 at midnight TEDx schedule sent to One-Day Pass holders before the event

Relive The Weekend

Event Recaps

A look back at the energy, the breakthroughs, and the bold authors who took the stage.

Speaker Day Recap

Friday · Speakers Training Day

The Blue Brunch Recap

Sunday · The Blue Brunch Award Ceremony

Real Transformations

What Our Clients Say

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Shirley

Elite C Suite Author

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Lindsay

Elite C Suite Author

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Nikiya

Elite C Suite Author

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Sandra

Elite C Suite Author

Included With Your General Ticket

The Bold Bookstore and Book Fair

Here is your new opportunity to launch your book in an actual bookstore with hundreds of people. Bring your books to our bookstore and schedule a one-hour book signing. Invite your friends and family, or invite the people at the conference to your signing.

Once you buy a general ticket, you get access to add inventory to the Bold Bookstore.

The Bold Bookstore

Your Message Deserves a Platform

At Quantum Weekend, we don't just talk about success. We create it.

This is where authors become speakers, books become speaking engagements, and stories change lives. If you are ready to stop waiting, stop playing small, and be seen, your seat is waiting.

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September 24 - 27, 2026 · Crowne Plaza, Suffern, New York · Seats are limited