Opening Keynote SPEAKER
James McGrath Morris
James McGrath Morris, a biographer and writer of narrative non-fiction, is a New York Times Bestselling author. His latest book is Tony Hillerman: A Life. Morris has written extensively for newspapers, magazines and academic journals. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, he spent a decade as a journalist, a decade working in the book and magazine business, and a decade as a high school teacher.
Panel: Romance
A love story ending in optimism. But romance has many settings, tones, styles and varying levels of sensuality. A chance to learn more from a diverse panel of authors.
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Panel: Paranormal/Horror
What better way to celebrate Halloween than with authors who works are intended to frighten readers and elicit dread. Just how spooky will these speakers be?
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Panel: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Building other worlds with creatures and magical elements. Crafting stories that wouldn’t happen in real life. Or would they? Come and hear how these authors do it.
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Panel: Memoir/Biography
How do authors offer that firsthand account of their lives or tell the story of a notable person’s life? What are tips and traps can they share? Explore these questions with our panelists.
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Panel: Poetry
Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to these poets share their works. Whether it's traditional verse, free-form expression, Haiku or Limerick, you will have a unique experience.
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Panel: Crime & True Crime
Suspense, clues and investigation are all part of a mystery, whether the story comes from the author’s imagination or real events. Discover how these panelists make their stories unfold.