Visiting authors

Keynote speaker Peggy Clemens Lauritzen will discuss frequently overlooked sources and creative research strategies that can reveal the lives of our foremothers, despite sparse historical records.

Featured speaker, Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, will explore clues and resources that can help researchers trace family lines when a father's identity appears to be missing.

What should you do when a certain official vital record cannot be found do to fire or other incident? Search for the next best thing. This session will discuss reliable, unofficial records.

From keynote speaker Peggy Clemens Lauritzen - Those metal signs you see on old buildings or the metal historic markers by the side of the road may offer clues to the lives of your ancestors.

Join living legend and 2017 RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Beverly Jenkins, in conversation with Nikki Payne, for a discussion of her writing, impact and legacy.

Susan Zurenda joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, No Way Out but Through.

Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters will take you inside some of our most haunted locations in this spooky presentation. Join us, if you dare!

From eerie classics to pulse-pounding new releases, embrace the thrill of chilling tales with fellow readers of all things macabre.

Meet local author Chris Bores as he discusses the ghostly lore of the Glass City!

The New York Times bestselling author of "Those Who Wish Me Dead" joins Authors! to discuss his latest book, "Die Famous."

Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters will take you inside some of our most haunted locations in this spooky presentation. Join us, if you dare!

Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters will take you inside some of our most haunted locations in this spooky presentation. Join us, if you dare!

New York Times bestselling author of "Dinner for Vampires" joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, "The Betrayal of Cora Wexford."

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Ellery Adams joins Authors! with her new book, "Invasive Species."

Meet, mingle, and purchase your next favorite read by authors from across the country, including Romance-Con's featured authors and panelists. Exclusive merch from Jupmode will also be available.

USA Today bestselling author Adriana Herrera and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood join us to discuss romance writing, collaboration, and friendship. Participant Q&A to follow.

Join our panelists and audiobook narrator Jason Clarke for a conversation about how narration brings characters to life, broadens accessibility, and how hearing their stories impacts authors.

Behind every romance author is a bookshelf full of their favorites. Kate Robb will lead this panel as they share the authors and stories that influenced them, while you add to your growing TBR pile!

Today's romance community extends far beyond the pages of a book. Led by Susan Lee, this panel will discuss how social media has affected their process and how they connect with readers.

From "there's only one bed" to "who did this to you?," tropes have become synonymous with the romance genre. Join Jo Segura and panelists in a discussion about how tropes inform the books they write.

Do you write the book of your heart or the book the market is asking for? Kathryn Moon will speak with panelists about the balance between creative fulfillment and commercial success.

The rom-com is back, and we are here for it! Cara Tanamachi and panelists will explore how screen adaptations have helped boost the genre, influence publishing trends, and create new readers.

USA Today bestselling authors Elizabeth Stephens and Julian Winters will join Terreece M. Clarke in conversation. Participant Q&A to follow.

Maegan Brown (known as The BakerMama online) joins Authors! to discuss her new charcuterie cookbook, "Celebration Boards."

Do you love comics and graphic novels (or looking to get into them)? Join us as we discuss some of the most thought-provoking and artistically striking comics from across a variety of genres.