Tucson Festival of Books

T. Kingfisher (she/her)



J. R. Blackwell

T. Kingfisher writes fantasy, horror, and occasional oddities, including "Nettle & Bone," "Thornhedge, A Sorceress Comes to Call," "What Moves the Dead," and "A House with Good Bones." Under a pen name, she also writes bestselling children's books. She lives in New Mexico with her husband, who is absolutely not an enchanted sword.

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Awards: Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Locus, Dragon, Mythopoeic

Communities: Neurodivergent


Scheduled events:
Hearts, Swords and Spellcraft
J.C. Cervantes, Rebecca Thorne, and T. Kingfisher will discuss the ways they weave together romance, magic and adventure. Somehow they craft compelling love stories in worlds where anything is possible, develop chemistry between characters while maintaining tension and wonder, and blend genres to create unforgettable tales.

Modern Languages Room 350 (Seats 318, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: J.C. Cervantes, Rebecca Thorne, T. Kingfisher
Moderator: Jocelynne Simone
The Storyteller's Magic
Join master storytellers Suyi Davies Okungbowa and T. Kingfisher as they explore the craft of weaving tales that capture readers' imaginations. From building immersive worlds to creating unforgettable characters, discover the techniques these writers use to infuse their narratives.

Koffler Room 218 (Seats 142, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Suyi Davies Okungbowa, T. Kingfisher
Moderator: Christine Russell
Feeling Snarky
Why do we like snarky characters so much? How do you write a good snarky character? Join authors Rebecca Thorne, Suyi Davies Okungbowa and T. Kingfisher to find out.

UA Mall Tent (Seats 250)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Rebecca Thorne, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, T. Kingfisher
Moderator: John Muñoz

Books:
Swordheart
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Tor Publishing Group
February 2025
ISBN 9781250400222
448 pages

A Sorceress Comes to Call
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Tor Publishing Group
August 2024
ISBN 9781250244079
336 pages