Author Stephanie Garber Visited Waco for Book Tour
The author met with hundreds of fans at the Waco Hippodrome Theatre to discuss her latest novella.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Special Interest
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Best-selling author Stephanie Garber brought her latest book tour to the Waco Hippodrome Theatre. The event marked the fourth stop on a tour promoting her new companion novella, The Mirror of Infinite Endings.
Why it matters
The visit highlights the growing influence of the Once Upon a Broken Heart series among local readers. Hosting such events helps connect national authors with regional fan communities through personal engagement.
Approximately 400 fans attended the event, which was the fourth stop on the author's current tour. According to the School Library Journal, her featured novella was the most held book for libraries as of September 21.
The players
Stephanie Garber
She is a best-selling author known for her fantasy series including Once Upon a Broken Heart.
Fabled Bookshop and Cafe
This is a local bookstore that coordinated and hosted the tour event in Waco.
Katie Bernet
She served as the interviewer who facilitated the conversation with the author during the event.
Waco Hippodrome Theatre
This historic venue served as the site for the book tour stop and fan interaction.
The details
Hosted by Fabled Bookshop and Cafe, the event featured a conversation with Katie Bernet followed by a meet-and-greet session. Fans participated in games and visited a merchandise table and book stamping station included with their ticket purchase.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: The Mirror of Infinite Endings reached the top position for library holds.
September 24, 2026: Stephanie Garber hosted her tour event at the Waco Hippodrome Theatre.
Industry Dynamics
The release of companion novellas like The Mirror of Infinite Endings reflects a strategic effort by authors to maintain engagement within established franchises like the Once Upon a Broken Heart book series. These events capitalize on the trend of turning literary releases into interactive experiences that drive community engagement beyond the printed page.
Readers gained direct access to the author through ticketed meet-and-greets and exclusive merchandise. The format allowed fans to participate in unique activities like book stamping and interactive games not available through standard retail purchases.
The takeaway
Author tours provide a vital bridge between creators and their readers by fostering community around popular book series. Fans can look forward to potential future sequels set in The Magnificent North as the author continues expanding her fictional world.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source.
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