Step into worlds where courage is tested, loyalties are forged, and the line between good and evil is never quite as clear as it seems. If you've ever dreamed of sharing a second breakfast in the Shire, passing through a wardrobe into Narnia, or soaring across Westeros on the back of a dragon, mark your calendar for the very first Fantasy GenreCon at Woodneath Library Center on August 8.
Join fellow fantasy fans for a day of author talks, panel discussions, book signings, and immersive conversations celebrating the stories of honor, sacrifice, bravery, and wonder that have captivated readers for generations.
Your destiny awaits.
Due to the wildfires in Washington, Travis Baldree - Narrator/Author and his family have been evacuated from their home. As a result, Travis will no longer be able to attend Fantasy GenreCon on Saturday, August 8.
We're relieved to know that Travis and his family are safe, and our thoughts are with them and everyone affected by the fires. We know many of you were looking forward to meeting him, and we're disappointed that circumstances have made this necessary. We're actively working to reschedule Travis for a special standalone event early next year and will keep everyone updated as plans are confirmed.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing everyone at Fantasy GenreCon on Saturday.
If your plans have changed and you can no longer attend, please change your registration.
Author Signing and Book Fair
Saturday, August 8 | 3:00 p.m.
Woodneath Library Center
The Author Signing & Book Fair is free and open to the public. You do not need to be registered for Fantasy GenreCon to browse the book fair, meet participating authors, or purchase books.
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Welcome | Author Panel Q & A
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
- Myth, Magic, and Storytelling: In Conversation with Ayana Gray
- Building Worlds: Indie Perspectives on Fantasy World-Building
- How to Avoid Confusing Fantasy Readers
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
- Lunch Break
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
- Step into the Fantasy World with Sarah Beth Durst
- Publishing Outside the Box: Self-Publishing, Traditional Publishing, and Everything in Between
- Fantasy: It's More Than Dragons! (But Dragons Are Still Cool)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- The Making of a Villain: Rethinking the Stories We’ve Been Told
- Worldbuilding 101
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Author Signing and Book Fair