Events | 2026
February 6-8 | Pendleton, South Carolina | T. Ed Garrison Arena
I'll be there:
Friday from 9AM to 4PM
Saturday from 9AM to 6PM
Sunday from 9AM to 4PM
Friday from 9AM to 4PM
Saturday from 9AM to 6PM
Sunday from 9AM to 4PM
February 20-22 | Chattanooga, Tennessee | Chattanooga Convention Center
I'll be there:
Friday from noon to 7PM
Saturday from 9AM to 7PM
Sunday from 9AM to 3PM
I'll be on the following panels:
Friday at 4PM: From Drafts to Dollars - Writing a book is just the start. This panel breaks down how to treat your author career like a business—including budgeting, planning releases, and setting long-term goals.
Saturday at 2PM: The Influence of AI - Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the landscape of storytelling, publishing, and creative work. In this panel, we’ll explore how AI tools are influencing the writing process—from drafting and editing to marketing and cover design—as well as the ethical considerations and industry implications.
Saturday at 5PM: After Years of Writing: What We'd Tell Ourselves - In this candid panel, seasoned authors reflect on the lessons they’ve learned over years of publishing, editing, and navigating the ups and downs of the writing life.
Sunday at 11AM: High-Powered Authors: The Road to Six Figures - What does it really take to build a six-figure writing career? In this candid, no-fluff panel, successful authors who’ve hit the six-figure mark share the strategies, habits, and hard truths behind their success. From smart marketing and rapid release schedules to direct sales, ads, branding, and business mindset, panelists will discuss what moved the needle—and what held them back.
Friday from noon to 7PM
Saturday from 9AM to 7PM
Sunday from 9AM to 3PM
I'll be on the following panels:
Friday at 4PM: From Drafts to Dollars - Writing a book is just the start. This panel breaks down how to treat your author career like a business—including budgeting, planning releases, and setting long-term goals.
Saturday at 2PM: The Influence of AI - Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the landscape of storytelling, publishing, and creative work. In this panel, we’ll explore how AI tools are influencing the writing process—from drafting and editing to marketing and cover design—as well as the ethical considerations and industry implications.
Saturday at 5PM: After Years of Writing: What We'd Tell Ourselves - In this candid panel, seasoned authors reflect on the lessons they’ve learned over years of publishing, editing, and navigating the ups and downs of the writing life.
Sunday at 11AM: High-Powered Authors: The Road to Six Figures - What does it really take to build a six-figure writing career? In this candid, no-fluff panel, successful authors who’ve hit the six-figure mark share the strategies, habits, and hard truths behind their success. From smart marketing and rapid release schedules to direct sales, ads, branding, and business mindset, panelists will discuss what moved the needle—and what held them back.
March 7 | Marietta, Georgia | Historic Marietta Square
I'll be there from 10AM to 8PM
March 19-22 | Richmond, Virginia | Greater Richmond Convention Center
I'll be there:
Thursday from 2PM to 8PM
Friday from 10AM to 8PM
Saturday from 10AM to 8PM
Sunday from 10AM to 6PM
Thursday from 2PM to 8PM
Friday from 10AM to 8PM
Saturday from 10AM to 8PM
Sunday from 10AM to 6PM
March 26-29 | Lexington, Kentucky | Central Bank Center
Details to come.
April 17-19 | Huntsville, Alabama | Von Braun Center
Details to come.
May 2-3 | Tupelo, Mississippi | Tupelo Furniture Market
Details to come.
June 18-21 | Columbus, Ohio | Greater Columbus Convention Center
I'll be there:
Thursday from 9AM to 6PM
Friday from 10AM to 6PM
Saturday from 10AM to 6PM
Sunday from 10AM to 4PM
Thursday from 9AM to 6PM
Friday from 10AM to 6PM
Saturday from 10AM to 6PM
Sunday from 10AM to 4PM
June 10-12 | Knoxville, Tennessee | Knoxville Convention Center
I'll be there:
Friday from 12PM to 7PM
Saturday from 10AM to 7PM
Sunday from 11AM to 5PM
Friday from 12PM to 7PM
Saturday from 10AM to 7PM
Sunday from 11AM to 5PM
September 3-7 | Atlanta, Georgia | Downtown
Details to come.