Tucson Festival of Books

T.J. Klune (he/him)


T.J. Klune is The New York Times bestselling, Lambda Literary Award winning author of "The House in the Cerulean Sea," "Under the Whispering Door" and, most recently, "The Bones Beneath My Skin." In addition to the Green Creek series written for adults, he has published the Extraordinaries Series for teens. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's important, now more than ever, to have accurate, positive queer representation in stories.

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Awards: Lambda Literary Award

Communities: LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent


Scheduled events:
T.J. Klune
The House in the Cerulean Sea - Linus Baker, a quiet case worker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, is sent on a top-secret assignment to evaluate a remote orphanage housing six dangerously magical children, including the Antichrist. As he grows closer to their enigmatic caretaker Arthur Parnassus, Linus must choose between following orders or protecting a found family that could change the world.

Friends to Lovers Tucson, Booth #280 (Seats 1)
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror

Author: T.J. Klune
T.J. Klune: Writing with Heart & Humor
Author T.J. Klune has a voice that has captivated millions of readers around the world. He has mastered the art of blending humor with heartbreak, fantasy with profound humanity. Today, Klune will explain how he is able to infuse even the darkest moments with hope and levity.

Student Union North Ballroom (Seats 670)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 14, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing South Ballroom (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelist: T.J. Klune
Moderator: Jody Hardy
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of TMC Health
TJ Klune
TJ Klune signing with Stacks Book Club

Stacks Book Club LLC, Booth #228 (Seats 1)
Sun, Mar 15, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror

Author: T.J. Klune
Accidental Heroes
Some heroes don't set out to save the world; they'd rather be left alone, thank you. But fate has other plans, and what follows is hilarity, heart, and heroism. In this session, T.J. Klune and Martha Wells will discuss how they craft reluctant protagonists who charm readers with their snark, wit, and reluctant courage.

Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation)

Panelists: T.J. Klune, Martha Wells
Moderator: Emily Walsh
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Judith Wood, Long Realty

Books:
The Bones Beneath My Skin
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Tor Publishing Group
January 2026
ISBN 9781250890450
416 pages
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Somewhere Beyond the Sea
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Tor Publishing Group
September 2025
ISBN 9781250881229
416 pages
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