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)  
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  

Panelists: J.C. Cervantes, Rebecca Thorne, T. Kingfisher
Moderator: Jocelynne Simone

Meet a bunch of authors in 60 minutes as they share their new books filled with invitations to adventure. Each author will be seated at a table to talk with a small group about their newest book. Every eight minutes the authors will rotate to a new table in our version of author speed-dating.

Education 211 (Seats 200)  
Sat, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Tom Angleberger, Kim Bussing, J.C. Cervantes, Megan E. Freeman, Gale Galligan, Leah Johnson, Rosanne Parry, Jose Pimienta, Kim Tomsic
Moderators: Magdalena Castillo-Cockrum, Caryl Crowell

Three bestselling authors create epic quests of good vs. evil in mysterious worlds based in cultural mythologies and folklore. Their magical adventures involve Brujas, phantom trains, and schools for fairy tale characters.

Education 211 (Seats 200)  
Sun, Mar 16, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: J.C. Cervantes, Soman Chainani, Kwame Mbalia
Moderator: Lisa Morris-Wilkey