Sometimes an epic fail can become an epic success. The Space Race in the US started with a failed satellite launch nicknamed “Kaputnik” and the Wright brothers had many mishaps on their way to their first powered flight. For Erik Slader, writing and talking about these epic fails has led to a successful podcast and children’s book series!

Erik Slader is the creator of Epik Fails of History, a blog, and podcast about the most epic fails… of history. With Ben Thompson, Erik is the co-author of the Epic Fails middle-grade book series, including The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving Into History and The Race to Space: Countdown to Liftoff. He’s also an editor on Podcasters Assemble and a co-host on 2 Young 4 This Trek, as well as a contributor to Geek to Geek Media and ComicZombie.net!

He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media, once managed a comic book shop, has a weakness for fancy coffee as well as retro video games, and currently lives in Green Cove Springs, Florida with too many cats.

Erik will share his experiences in writing and talking about history at our next Lit Chat, so be sure to join us!

Come hang out with me (and tons of other local authors) at this year's JAX BOOK FEST at the downtown library, in Jacksonville, FL.

If nothing else, you should at least show up for NY Times Bestseller, Brad Meltzer! (because that guy's awesome)

Plus, you know, books and stuff... ;-)

Come meet some of the best local authors Florida has to offer at Amelia Island's 2020 Book Festival! (Including Erik Slader, author of the "Epic Fails" history series ;-) ) Featuring author breakout sessions, book signings, and more...

***FREE ATTENDANCE / FREE PARKING!***

Fernandina Beach Middle School

315 Citrona Drive

Fernandina Beach, FL

The Astronaut exhibition is blasting off from Jax! Join Hall of Heroes and MOSH (Jacksonville’s Museum of Science and History) in an out of this world voyage exploring science fiction to science fact.

Local author, Erik Slader, will be at San Marco Books to sign copies of his middle grade history series, "EPIC FAILS" - including his latest book, 'The Age of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost'!

This funny non-fiction series takes a look at innovators, astronauts, explorers and even presidents as they stumble through history, overcoming more than a few ridiculous mishaps along the way!

Great for reluctant readers and history buffs alike, all 4 books are available now at San Marco Books and More!

Authors Erik Slader and Ben Thompson (“Not-So-Great Presidents” and “The Age of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost”) will be signing books at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History on Saturday, May the 4th!

Authors Erik Slader and Ben Thompson (“The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving Into History” and “The Race to Space: Countdown to Liftoff”) will be signing books at the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum on Saturday, May the 4th!

APRIL 16th RELEASE! Erik Slader, the author of the Epic Fails series, has a new book, The Age of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost. This creative new non-fiction series is great for kids of all ages, especially 3rd-6th grade. Grab your kids and meet Erik. Don't miss it or it'll be an epic fail!
Pre-order your paperback with the link below. OR if you want a hardback, $15.99, just call the bookstore, 904-396-7597, to reserve your copy!

Co-authors, Erik Slader and Ben Thompson premiere their brand-new history series, “EPIC FAILS” - with readings from the first two books, ‘The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving Into History’ and ‘The Race to Space: Countdown to Liftoff’!

Co-authors, Erik Slader and Ben Thompson premiere their brand-new history series, “EPIC FAILS” - with readings from the first two books, ‘The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving Into History’ and ‘The Race to Space: Countdown to Liftoff’!

Co-authors, Erik Slader and Ben Thompson premiere their brand-new history series, “EPIC FAILS” - with readings from the first two books, ‘The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving Into History’ and ‘The Race to Space: Countdown to Liftoff’!