Read, Learn, Escape – Celebrate the power of books.

Join us for a two-day celebration of literature, featuring bestselling authors, inspiring panels, and a vibrant community of readers. Explore books, connect with creators, and let your imagination soar!

Saturday Programming

Main Stage (Show Floor)

11:00 AM - KBF Poetry Showcase

12:00 PM - Various Authors – What on earth inspired you to write a whole book?

1:00 PM - Charlaine Harris – “The Last Wizards’ Ball” Discussion/Q&A

2:00 PM - Kelley Griffin – From Chaos to Chapters

3:00 PM - Various Authors – Sci-Fi Author Panel

4:00 PM - James Dashner – “The Infinite Glade” Discussion

5:00 PM - Various Authors – Romance Author Panel

6:00 PM - Christy Hallberg – From Vinyl to Verse

Rotunda

12:00 PM - Christine & Steve Marshall – Crafting & Marketing Fantasy Books

1:00 PM - Closed for Main Stage Show

2:00 PM - Sherry Robinson & Bobi Conn – Revising and Editing your Creative Work

3:00 PM - Lauren Harr – Book Business 101 w/ Gold Leaf Literary

4:00 PM - Closed for Main Stage Show

5:00 PM - Mallory Bertrand – CRAFT – Secret Book Box Class

6:00 PM - Mallory Bertrand – continued.

Sunday Programming

Main Stage (Show Floor)

12:00 PM - Various Authors – Horror Author Panel

1:00 PM - James Dashner & Charlaine Harris Q&A

2:00 PM - Various Authors – Romance Author Panel

3:00 PM - Rising Stars Author Panel

4:00 PM - Various Authors – Sci-Fi Author Panel

Rotunda

12:00 PM - Kelley Griffin – Mastering the Art of Selling your Book at Festivals

1:00 PM - Closed for Main Stage Show

2:00 PM - Dr. Jessica Robinson – Sell the Books, Keep the Rights

3:00 PM - Lyn Perry – 12 Pain-Free Ways to Generate Story Ideas

4:00 PM - Mallory Bertrand – CRAFT – Bookmark Making Class

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Date: April 5 - 6, 2025

Time: 

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Knoxville Convention Center

701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902

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