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Announcing Tor Books Programming at San Diego Comic-Con 2025!

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We’re thrilled to join you all at San Diego Comic-Con 2025! Check out all the awesome panels and booth events we’ve got slated for this epic weekend.

Please note that giveaways and drops do not indicate author attendance at San Diego Comic Con. For attending authors, please check out panels and signing events. 

Thursday — July 24

 

Panels

Whimsical Wanderlust: Finding Joy in Fiction

DESCRIPTION:

Take a walk on the lighter side! Sometimes you just want to escape from the real world and dive into a book that’s fun, magical, and uplifting. Science fiction and fantasy authors Annalee Newitz (Automatic Noodle), Serra Swift (Kill the Beast), Sarah Beth Durst (The Enchanted Greenhouse), and moderator Ryka Aoki (Light From Uncommon Stars) discuss why escapism is a valid reason to read anything from sci-fi with heart to rom-coms with magic.

Room: 29CD | 10:30 – 11:30 AM

 

Autograph Area Author Signings

Held in Autograph Area AA04: Annalee Newitz, author (Automatic Noodle), Sarah Beth Durst, author (The Enchanted Greenhouse), Ryka Aoki, author (Light From Uncommon Stars)

Tor Booth Signings

SERRA SWIFT | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM signing Kill the Beast (GALLEY)

C. L. HERMAN | 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM signing A Fate So Cold (GALLEY)

EVAN LEIKAM | 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM signing Anji Kills A King (GALLEY)

Friday — July 25

Panels

A Chorus of Realms

DESCRIPTION: Voices of modern fantasy transport the reader with every turn of the page. SenLinYu (Alchemised), Kalie Cassidy (In the Veins of the Drowning), Hayley Dennings (This Ravenous Fate), Amal El-Mohtar (The River Has Roots), and Moses Ose Utomi (The Memory of the Ogisi) are creating new worlds rich in magical detail that readers can’t help but dive into. Moderated by Bree Steffen (journalist, Spectrum News).

Room 32AB
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Joy & Resistance

DESCRIPTION: “Joy is an act of resistance”—poet Toi Derricotte. Writers explore the ways their characters experience joy in challenging times and how resistance can spark joy. Embrace celebration and determination with Sherri L. Smith (Candace, the Universe, and Everything), Danica Nava (Love Is a War Song), C. B Lee (Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe), Sarah Beth Durst (The Enchanted Greenhouse), and Veronica Bane (Difficult Girls), in conversation with bookseller Maryelizabeth Yturralde.

Room 24ABC
12:30PM – 1:30PM

Fantasy Worldbuilding 101

DESCRIPTION: Are you a budding author who has always wondered, “Where do I start?” when it comes to worldbuilding? You’re not alone—a blank page can be the highest mountain to climb. Beloved fantasy authors Axie Oh (The Floating World), Jessica S. Olson (Den of Liars), Susan Dennard (The Executioners Three), and Kennedy Tarrell (Evil-ish) hold an interactive program where they will work with you to brainstorm a fantasy world in real time! Moderated by C. L. Herman (A Fate So Cold).

Room 23ABC
1:00PM – 2:00PM

Beyond Boundaries: The Art of Genre Bending

DESCRIPTION: Rules were meant to be broken, and genres were meant to be mashed—or however, the saying goes. Leave your ideas of conventional genre at the door and join some of your favorite authors who write books in all different genres. They don’t let one genre define them! Seanan McGuire (Silver and Lead), Charlie Jane Anders (Lessons in Magic and Disaster), Chuck Tingle (Lucky Day), Olivie Blake (Girl Dinner), and Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle (Pearl City) discuss how they deftly move between fantasy, romance, horror, and everything in between with moderator Cassandra Khaw (The Library at Hellebore).

Room 29CD
5:30PM – 6:30PM

Tor Booth Signings

MARIE LU | 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM signing Red City (GALLEY)

SUSAN DENNARD| 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM signing The Executioners Three 

Autograph Area Author Signings

A Chorus of Realms | 12:30PM-1:30PM
Held in Autograph Area AA06
SenLinYu, author (Alchemised), Kalie Cassidy, author (In the Veins of the Drowning), Hayley Dennings, author (This Ravenous Fate), Amal El-Mohtar, author (The River Has Roots), Moses Ose Utomi, author (The Memory of the Ogisi)
Joy and Resistance | 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Held in Autograph Area AA06
Sherri L. Smith, author (Candace, the Universe, and Everything), Danica Nava, author (Love Is a War Song), CB Lee, author (Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe), Sarah Beth Durst, author (The Enchanted Greenhouse), Veronica Bane, author (Difficult Girls)
Fantasy Worldbuilding 101 |2:30PM – 3:30PM
Held in Autograph Area AA04
Axie Oh, author (The Floating World), Jessica S. Olson, author (Den of Liars), Susan Dennard, author (The Executioners Three), Kennedy Tarrell, author (Evil-ish), C. L. Herman, author (A Fate So Cold)
Held in Autograph Area AA09
Axie Oh, author (The Floating World), Jessica S. Olson, author (Den of Liars), Susan Dennard, author (The Executioners Three), Kennedy Tarrell, author (Evil-ish), C. L. Herman, author (A Fate So Cold)

Saturday — July 26

Panels

Mystical Mayhem: Unleashing the Power of Epic Fantasy

DESCRIPTION: Some of your favorite fantasy and speculative authors discuss what makes a fantasy truly “epic,” how much magic is too much (or too little), and the inspiration for their sprawling, addictive novels. Featuring authors Jennifer K. Lambert (Never the Roses), Evan Leikam (Anji Kills a King), Marie Lu (Red City), Serra Swift (Kill the Beast), Moses Ose Utomi (The Memory of the Ogisi), and moderator Christina Orlando (senior editor, Reactor Mag).

Room 10
10:30 – 11:30 AM

Let’s Speculate

DESCRIPTION: Explore the potential of the question “What if?” alongside Charlie Jane Anders (Lessons in Magic), Yume Kitasei (The Stardust Grail), Mary Robinette Kowal (The Lady Astronaut Universe series), and Annalee Newitz (Automatic Noodle) as they discuss how speculative fiction can help us to interrogate the “real world.” Whether science fiction, fantasy, or something in between, these authors reflect what is known in new and innovative ways. Moderated by Matthew Berger (Mysterious Galaxy).

Room 29AB
12:00PM-1:00PM

Once Upon a Romantasy

DESCRIPTION: Unless you’ve been under a literary rock, there is a good chance you’ve heard the term “romantasy”—a cross between romance and fantasy. This genre continues to dominate BookTok, bestseller lists, and word-of-mouth across a passionate readership worldwide. Ever wonder why? Sarah Beth Durst (The Enchanted Greenhouse), Axie Oh (The Floating World), C. L. Herman (A Fate So Cold), and I. V. Marie (Immortal Consequences) take a deep dive into the rise of romantasy and a discussion about the staying power of the genre, from authors who themselves are releasing new books in 2025. Moderated by Mary E Pearson (The Remnant Chronicles).

Room 10
1:30PM – 2:30PM

Step Into the Fantasy Audiobook Booth

DESCRIPTION: Great audiobooks can transport listeners right into a fantastical sonic tapestry of an author’s story. How do authors choose the right voice to narrate their words? What are some of the ways authors develop the sound design and musical elements of an audiobook program? Does narrating their own work change the way they experience their story? Get an inside look with authors Charlie Jane Anders (Lessons in Magic and Disaster), Amal El-Mohtar (The River Has Roots), and Cassandra Khaw (The Library at Hellebore) on the making of their audiobooks. Moderated by audiobook narrator Natalie Naudus.

Room 10
2:30PM – 3:30PM

Fan-Made Tales

DESCRIPTION : Olivie Blake (Girl Dinner), Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl), Lindsay Straube (The Kiss of the Basilisk), and Chuck Tingle (Lucky Day) talk about the power of fandom. Readers have supported these authors in outstanding ways from the start and they’re here to celebrate those exceptional communities. Moderated by Dr. Jenni Marchisotto (Mysterious Galaxy).

Room 23ABC
3:00PM-4:00PM

Tor Booth Signings

CHARLIE JANE ANDERS | 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM signing Lessons in Magic and Disaster 

DANIELLE JENSEN | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM signing Scorched Earth

OLIVIE BLAKE | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM signing Girl Dinner

AMAL EL-MOHTAR | 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM signing The River Has Roots

Autograph Area Author Signings

Held in Autograph Area AA09
Charlie Jane Anders, author (Lessons in Magic and Disaster), Yume Kitasi, author (The Stardust Grail),
Mary Robinette Kowal, author (The Lady Astronaut Universe), Annalee Newitz, author (Automatic Noodle)
Once Upon a Romantasy | 3:00PM-4:00PM
Held in Autograph Area AA04
Sarah Beth Durst, author (The Enchanted Greenhouse), Axie Oh, author (The Floating World), C. L. Herman, author (A Fate So Cold), Mary E Pearson, author (The Remnant Chronicles)
Fan-Made Tales | 4:30PM – 5:30PM
Held in Autograph Area AA06
Olivie Blake, author (Girl Dinner), Matt Dinniman, author (Dungeon Crawler Carl), Lindsay Straube, author (Kiss of the Basilisk), Chuck Tingle, author (Lucky Day)

Sunday — July 27

Panels

Horror at the Crossroads of Genre

DESCRIPTION: Comic-Con Special Guests Emil Ferris and Jonathan Maberry alongside authors Liz Kerin (First Light), Kiersten White (The House of Quiet), and Erika T. Wurth (The Haunting of Room 904) talk about some scary good books. These creators are pushing boundaries in horror writing, expanding the genre in terrifyingly fun ways. Moderated by Haydee Smith (writing instructor, UCSD).

Room 7AB

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 

Your Next Book Obsession: Tor Publishing Group

DESCRIPTION:

Tor Publishing Group publishes some of the greatest sci-fi, fantasy, romance, and horror books around. This panel will shine a spotlight on some of the exciting upcoming titles that Tor, Tor Teen, Tordotcom Publishing, Nightfire, and the newest imprint, Bramble, have to offer. The book lovers from the Tor team—Valeria Castorena (marketing associate), Saraceia J. Fennell (associate director, publicity), Kelsey Gallotte (Macmillan Audio), and Caro Perny (associate director, publicity)—share a sneak peek at new and upcoming books.

Room: 24ABC | 2:30 – 3:30 PM

Tor Booth Signings

C. L. Herman | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM signing A Fate So Cold

Seanan McGuire | 12:00-12:30 PM signing Overgrowth and backlist

Autograph Area Author Signings

Held in Autograph Area AA05
Jonathan Maberry, author (Joe Ledger Series, Necrotek), Emil Ferris, author (My Favorite Thing is Monsters), Kiersten White, author (Lucy Undying), Erika T. Wurth, author (The Haunting of Room 904), Liz Kerin

Panelists and giveaways subject to change

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9 thoughts on “Announcing Tor Books Programming at San Diego Comic-Con 2025!”

  1. A question on the Tor Booth Signings: for these specific signings will the book be provided free, or is it a signature with purchase of that title? Can you please clarify?

  8. Great overview of the panels — looks like a packed schedule. Any chance the Tor booth will have extra copies of the galleys after signings, or are those strictly limited to initial drops? Also curious if there’s a recommended order to attend panels to avoid clashes.

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