2025 Festival Photos

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Two authors standing in front of a backdrop with the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival logos. The man on the left wears glasses and a blue sweater, and the woman on the right has blonde hair and wears a colorful patchwork jacket.
An audience of elderly people sitting in a large room or auditorium, attentively listening to a speaker or presentation, with bookshelves and banners in the background.
Three women smiling and posing together in a library, with bookshelves filled with books behind them.
Group of nine women sitting at a long table with a black tablecloth that reads "Rancho Mirage Writers Festival," in front of a wall with a sign reading "Angel Night Seating" and a seating chart, in a room decorated with tall plants and carpeted floor
Three people dressed in business attire smiling at an indoor event with purple lighting, tables, and other people in the background.
Two men in suits standing in front of a backdrop that reads "Rancho Mirage Writers Festival" and "America's Best Writers Festival," smiling for the photo.
A panel discussion with five speakers on stage in front of an audience at a conference or event, with a large screen displaying the number 250 and a logo, and windows showing an outdoor scene.
Panel discussion at a conference with four women on stage and an audience seated in a modern room with large windows.
A man with glasses and a beard smiling while holding open the front of his blue jacket to reveal a green Palm Springs, California t-shirt, standing in a kitchen.
Two older adults, a man and a woman, are hugging and smiling at each other at a formal event or banquet in a decorated room with other guests seated at tables.
Two men in suits sitting on stage engaged in a conversation during a formal event, with an audience seated in front and purple curtains in the background.
Two men in suits having a conversation on stage during a panel or interview, with a dark curtain background and floral arrangements in front of them.
People sitting at round tables with blue tablecloths in a large banquet hall, attending a formal event or banquet, laughing and engaging in conversation.
A large indoor conference with many seated attendees, two people on stage engaging in a discussion, and two large screens displaying a close-up of one speaker.
A woman in a pink dress giving a presentation on stage with three images of people using wheelchairs and walking, displayed behind her.
A man in a tan suit stands at a podium giving a speech in front of a large projected display. The display shows the cover of a book titled "The Fate of the Day" by Rick Atkinson. The audience is seated in front, and the background features blue curta
A large stage with two women sitting and talking during the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival, celebrating 250 years of America, with a banner displaying the festival logo and colorful abstract background. An audience of people is watching the interview
An audience of mostly older adults sitting in a room, attentively listening to a presentation or speech.
A large conference with an audience listening to a panel discussion on stage, with two large screens displaying a man speaking.
Author signing event at a bookstore with people taking selfies and signing books, a large sign reading 'Author Signing', and books displayed on the counter.
A man in a dark suit and red tie is speaking at a podium during a conference or event, with a large screen behind him projecting his image. The audience is seated in front of him, listening attentively.
A man signing copies of a book titled 'Martyr!'. Multiple copies are stacked on the table, labeled with the same title.
A group of people at a conference or event, with a woman in a blue blazer shaking hands with an elderly man seated at a table, name tags visible, and others in the background engaging in conversations.
Two men sitting in front of a packed audience on a stage in a bookstore or library, with shelves of colorful books behind them. The man on the left is wearing a blue blazer and glasses, gesturing with his hand. The man on the right, in a dark blazer,
Two men having a conversation in an indoor setting with shelves in the background; one man is speaking and the other is listening.
Two men engaged in a conversation on stage during a formal event or interview, with one man gesturing with his hands and the other holding papers or a notebook, with a large screen displaying the man in the background.
Outdoor gathering with many people seated at tables under white umbrellas, with palm trees and mountains in the background.
Outdoor event with numerous people seated under white umbrellas, mountains in the background, and a blue banner listing sponsors for Wednesday lunch.
A man and a woman stand on a stage with blue curtains, smiling and talking to each other. The man is wearing a red striped polo shirt, and the woman is in a pink dress. There is a large screen behind them displaying text and graphics.
Three young women standing in a library or bookstore, smiling at the camera, holding books and wearing red festival lanyards. One woman on the left is holding a coffee cup, while the two on the right are holding bookmarks and a book.
Four people sitting on a stage with dark blue curtains, engaged in a panel discussion at a large writing festival. The audience is visible in the foreground, and a banner overhead celebrates the 250th anniversary of America, mentioning America's Best
Two women smiling and posing for a photo at a conference or event, with several other people in the background, some wearing conference badges, and signage indicating different rooms.
Woman in colorful geometric patterned jacket browsing books at a table in a bookstore or book fair.
A young man and a woman holding copies of the book 'Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah at a book event, smiling in an indoor setting with other people in the background.
Women at a bookstore signing copies of their books.
Three smiling women are standing together at an outdoor event during the evening. The woman in the center is elderly, with white hair and a black dress, holding a cane. The woman on the right has blonde hair, sunglasses on her head, and a colorful sh
Guests mingling and socializing at an outdoor rooftop event with tables, string lights, and heaters at night.
Three men in formal attire holding drinks at a social event, with other guests in the background at an outdoor venue during the evening.
Two men smiling and holding glasses of red wine at a social event under string lights, with other people in the background.
Four people smiling at a social event, two men wearing suits and two women wearing blazers, standing indoors with decorative wall art in the background.
A man with glasses and a woman with brown hair posing together at a social event. The man is wearing a blue blazer, black shirt, and a purple lanyard. The woman is dressed in black with a red clutch, standing indoors with wood accents and string ligh
Three women posing together at a signing event, with a sign above that reads "Signed copies available."
Two men are engaged in a conversation on a stage, with one holding a tablet. They are dressed in suits and seated on chairs, with a large screen in the background displaying their image.
A speaker stands at a podium on a stage in front of an audience at a conference, with two large screens displaying his image.
Two men seated on stage in front of large bookshelves, engaging in a discussion at an event, with an audience of diverse adults watching.
Five people sitting on a stage in a panel discussion, with a large screen behind them displaying one of the panelists and purple curtains to the side.
A woman and a man sitting on stage in front of a purple curtain, engaged in conversation during an event, with an audience watching.
A woman and a man seated on stage during a talk or interview, with an audience in front of them. The woman is wearing a black and blue outfit, and the man is wearing a black blazer and cream-colored pants. There is a small table with a floral arrange
Two women smiling and posing for a photo at an event, standing in front of a large informational poster.
A woman is sitting in a chair, wearing a colorful pleated skirt, a black top, and large hoop earrings, in a room with shelves filled with books.
An older man in a dark blazer and white shirt sitting on stage and talking with a younger man who is wearing a gray t-shirt. They are seated in black chairs with a dark curtain in the background.
Jessey Ward signing a book for a man in an orange jacket at a book signing event in a library.
A man taking a selfie with a woman inside a library or bookstore, with bookshelves in the background, and a sign for author signings. The man is smiling and holding a water bottle, and the woman is standing behind the counter, smiling.
Three smiling men sitting in a row at a public event in a library or bookstore, with a crowd of people behind them and shelves of books to the right.
Author signing books at a book signing event in a library, with a woman in a colorful floral jacket leaning forward to talk to the author, who is smiling and holding a book. There are bookshelves, a sign, and two women sitting in the background.
Three people sitting on a stage with a blue curtain background, engaged in a panel discussion. The man in the middle is speaking, wearing a navy blazer and light blue shirt, gesturing with his hands. The woman on the left has red hair and glasses, an
People sitting on a panel discussion stage with blue curtains backdrop, engaging in conversation, with water bottles and flower arrangements on the table.
People seated at an outdoor event in front of a large screen, under a blue tent with signage reading 'Maya Angelou Outdoor Pavilion'.
Elderly man with white curly hair, wearing a blue suit and a colorful tie, smiling while signing a book at a table with stacks of books, at a book signing event.
Three men seated on stage during a panel discussion, with audience members in the foreground. The stage has a purple curtain backdrop, and small tables with white flower arrangements are between the panelists.
Five young adults standing together, smiling, wearing conference badges, at an event in an indoor venue with a checkout sign and other attendees in the background.
An elderly man with curly gray hair wearing a blue blazer and colorful tie speaking at a panel discussion on stage, with dark curtains in the background.
Five men standing in front of a bookshelf filled with books in a library or office setting.
Panel discussion with five men seated on stage at a conference, with an audience watching. The stage has a large screen behind displaying the panel. The men are engaged in conversation, with water bottles and white floral arrangements on tables.
Three men sitting at a panel discussion with blue curtain background, each with a flower arrangement and water bottle in front of them, engaged in conversation.
Panel discussion with five men seated on stage, speaking to an audience, with a purple curtain backdrop and floral arrangements.
A man with gray hair, wearing a yellow jacket and light-colored pants, sitting on a chair and gesturing with his hands during a talk or interview, with a blue curtain and flowers in the background.
An older man and woman are seated on a stage, engaged in a discussion. The woman appears to be speaking while the man listens. The background features blue curtains.
Two women standing indoors, smiling at the camera. The woman on the right holds a book titled 'The Woman Who Knew Everyone' and appears cheerful. The background features a colorful poster with motivational phrases and a red wall.
A woman at a book festival reception desk talking to an older woman. There are books on the desk and bookshelves behind them. A sign with the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival logo is on the wall.
People attending a conference or seminar, seated and smiling, with posters on the wall behind them.
Four panelists seated on stage during a literary festival panel discussion, with a blue curtain background and a large screen displaying festival graphics, audience members in the foreground.
Sign for the Eleventh Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival, February 5-7, 2025, celebrating the written word with 1000 readers, 72 writers, and special guests. Includes signed book covers of various authors.
Two women smiling, standing close together at an indoor event. The woman on the left has long gray hair, is wearing a brown quilted vest over black clothing, and has a cane. The woman on the right has blonde hair, is wearing a blue leather jacket ove
A panel discussion with four men seated on a stage in front of a large bookshelf filled with colorful books. There is an audience of people seated and listening.
two men in suits having a discussion in front of a large bookshelf filled with books, with an audience in front of them.
Three men in suits sitting on a panel at a conference or event, with a large screen displaying a close-up of one of the panelists behind them.
A man speaking on stage at a conference, with a large screen behind him displaying his image. The stage is decorated with flowers and chairs, and audience members are visible in the foreground.
Bill Gates and a woman are seated on stage during a talk or interview, with a purple curtain background, a table with a book and flowers, and an audience in the foreground.
Three men seated on a panel during a discussion, with one man speaking and gesturing, against a dark curtain background.
Man in gray suit speaking to an audience on stage with a blue curtain backdrop, a table with flowers and a water bottle nearby, audience members in foreground.
A panel discussion on stage with two people, a man and a woman, seated on high chairs with small tables holding flowers, in front of a large audience and a big screen showing a person with a backpack walking on a city street.
A man and a woman sitting on stage during a discussion, with books and flowers on tables beside them.
Two people seated on a stage engaged in conversation, with a large screen displaying the man speaking.
Group of five women walking through an indoor conference or event space, smiling, with an 'Information' sign in the background.
Three people sitting at a table engaged in a conversation. The woman on the right is signing a book for the two people on the left. There are water bottles, a name tag, and some books on the table. The background includes abstract artwork and a displ
Conference speaker on stage giving presentation to an audience, with a large screen behind showing an airport scene with a man carrying a backpack at baggage claim.
A woman with blonde hair, glasses, and a pearl necklace sitting on a stage with a purple curtain background, and a bottle of water beside her.
Young man with dark hair, wearing a navy blazer and striped shirt, sitting in a black chair, gesturing while speaking during an interview or discussion in a room with bookshelves and media storage.
Two people sitting on stage in conversation, woman smiling and holding her hands to her chest, man with glasses and headset, holding a bouquet of white flowers.
Two individuals seated on stage having a discussion, with a blue curtain backdrop and a screen above displaying a diagram of various Afghan culture dresses with labels.
Two men sitting on stage in front of a large bookshelf filled with colorful books, engaged in a discussion, with an audience watching.
Two men speaking to an audience in front of bookshelves filled with books at a bookstore or library event.
Two men speaking on a stage with a blue curtain background. One is seated on the left, and the other on the right. There is a small table with flowers and water bottles between them. An audience is watching.
Two people in conversation in front of a bookshelf filled with colorful books, with an audience of mostly women watching.
Panel discussion at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival celebrating its 25th anniversary, with five speakers seated on stage, and a large screen displaying the festival's logo and anniversary celebration.
Panel discussion featuring three men seated in front of a large bookshelf filled with books, with an audience of diverse people watching.
A man in a navy blue suit and white shirt is sitting and speaking in a discussion or interview setting
Three people seated on stage in front of a blue curtain, participating in a panel discussion at the 250th anniversary of America's Best Writers Festival, with an audience watching. A large screen above displays the event logo.
Three women standing together in a library, smiling, with bookshelves behind them.
A man with curly white hair, wearing a blue suit and colorful tie, sitting on stage with dark curtains and blue lighting in the background, speaking and gesturing with his hands.
A man in glasses and a dark blazer speaking during a panel discussion, seated on a chair with legs crossed, with a table holding flowers and a water bottle beside him, audience members in the foreground.
Panel discussion with five men seated on stage, four men in suits and one in a tan jacket, against purple curtains, audience in foreground, large screen displaying the panel on the left side.
A man in a dark suit and light shirt sitting on a chair, speaking into a microphone during a panel discussion, with an audience in the foreground and a large screen displaying a close-up of him in the background.
Three men sitting and participating in a panel discussion on stage with purple curtains in the background.
Woman sitting on a chair reading a book during a presentation, with a bookshelf overflowing with books behind her and an audience in front.
A woman and a man speaking on stage during a book discussion or event, with a large audience in front and a background of colorful bookshelves.
Group of senior women sitting in a library or classroom, listening and reading a magazine.
Man in a suit giving a presentation on stage with purple curtains and a projected black-and-white photo of a group of people in the background.