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

opens in a new windowWhimsical Wanderlust: Finding Joy in Fiction

DESCRIPTION:

Room: 29CD | 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Autograph Area Author 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

opens in a new windowA 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

opens in a new windowJoy & 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

opens in a new windowFantasy Worldbuilding 101

Room 23ABC
1:00PM – 2:00PM

opens in a new windowBeyond Boundaries: The Art of Genre Bending

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

Saturday — July 26

Panels

opens in a new windowMystical 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

opens in a new windowLet’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

opens in a new windowOnce 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

opens in a new windowStep 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

opens in a new windowFan-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

Sunday — July 27

Panels

opens in a new windowHorror 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 

opens in a new windowYour Next Book Obsession: Tor Publishing Group

DESCRIPTION:

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

Panelists and giveaways subject to change

We’re thrilled to join you all at San Diego Comic-Con 2024! 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 25

Panels

opens in a new windowDon’t Stick Me in a Box: Genre Mashup Edition

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 genre legends Olivie Blake (The Atlas Complex), Sarah Beth Durst (The Spellshop), TJ Klune (Somewhere Beyond the Sea), Seanan McGuire (Tidal Creatures),  and Chuck Tingle (Bury Your Gays) as they gather to talk fantasy, romance, horror, and everything in between. Moderated by Maureen Lenker (Entertainment Weekly).

Room 24ABC
10:30 – 11:30 AM

opens in a new windowSupporting Women’s Wrongs

DESCRIPTION: This panel dedicated to the damsels dishing out distress features Ava Reid (Lady Macbeth; A Study Drowning), CJ Leede (American Rapture), Rachel  Howzell Hall (The Last One), and Comic-Con special guests  Cecy Robson  (Bloodguard) and Kiersten White (Lucy Undying) discussing writing powerful female characters who aren’t afraid of committing a few wrongs to make things right. Moderated by Mysterious Galaxy’s Michelle Bucud.

Room 23ABC
11:00 – 12:00 PM

Booth Signings

Jonathan Maberry | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM signing Dragon in Winter (GALLEY GIVEAWAY)

Seanan McGuire | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM signing Tidal Creatures and others

Seanan McGuire | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Sarah Beth Durst| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM signing The Spellshop

CJ Leede | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM signing American Rapture (GALLEY GIVEAWAY)

Author Signings

Olivie Blake, Sarah Beth Durst, Seanan McGuire, TJ Klune, and Chuck Tingle

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in AA09

Kendare Blake, Rachel Howzell Hall, CJ Leede, Ava Reid, Cecy Robson, and Kiersten White

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM in AA02

Friday — July 26

Panels

opens in a new windowRomantic Retellings

DESCRIPTION: It’s time to take a fresh look at classic tales. Authors Alexene Farol Follmuth  (Twelfth Knight), Christina Lauren (Tangled Up in You; The Paradise Problem), Nikki Payne (Sex, Lies, and Sensibility), and Scarlett St. Clair (A Touch of Chaos) share how they take famous stories from once-upon-a-time to a whole new happily ever after. Moderated by Mysterious Galaxy’s Jenni Marchisotto.

Room 24ABC
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

opens in a new windowAcross the Universes with Tor

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 their newest imprint, Bramble, have to offer. The book lovers from the Tor teams-Laura Etzkorn (senior publicist), Giselle Gonzalez (publicist), Emily Honer (marketing associate), and Rachel Taylor (senior marketing manager)—share a sneak peek at new and upcoming books that you will definitely have to add to your TBR list.

Room 29CD
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Booth Signings

Moses Ose Utomi | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM signing The Lies of the Ajungo and The Truth of the Aleke

Alexene Farol Follmuth| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM signing Twelfth Knight and others

Author Signings

Alexene Farol Follmuth, Christina Lauren, Nikki Payne, and Scarlett St. Clair

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM in AA09

Saturday — July 27

Panels

opens in a new windowRobots and Other Mechanical Beings

DESCRIPTION: Explore works with robots, cyborgs, androids, and other mechanical characters in central and supporting roles created by John Barber  (SIGNA), Alexene Farol Follmuth (My Mechanical Romance), Frederick L, Jones (Clock Striker), and  Greg van Eekhout (Cog, Happy Town). Maryelizabeth Yturralde (publishing maven, Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide) will drill down into what it takes to construct stories featuring automated machines in meaningful ways.

Room 4
10:00 – 11:00 AM

opens in a new windowIn Our Villain Era: Tor’s Version

DESCRIPTION: Everyone has their favorite era, and Tor is here to tell you why their Villain Era is fiercer than the rest. Jenn Lyons (The Sky On Fire), Moses Ose Utomi (The Truth of the Aleke), and Ken Bebelle (Blood Jade) dive into the villains—and maybe even some heroes—of their stories. Moderated by Ryka Aoki (Light from Uncommon Stars).

Room 10
10:30 – 11:30 AM

opens in a new windowHow to Bookend a opens in a new window Bestselling Series

DESCRIPTION: The End is often the two hardest words an author writes. Is it captivating enough? Is it satisfying to loyal readers? How do you wrap up the pieces? Or will the threads be left open enough for a companion? No one knows this better than bestselling authors  Tricia Levenseller (The Darkness Within Us), Alexandra Bracken (The Mirror of Beasts), and Aiden Thomas (Celestial Monsters), who have all crafted compelling endings to beloved young adult series. Be warned: spoilers are a risk! Moderated by Sarah Henning  (The Lies We Conjure).

Room 10
1:30 – 2:30 PM

opens in a new windowLet There Be Dragons

DESCRIPTION : Take to the skies with a panel dedicated to the mythical creatures that have inspired fear and awe across the globe for centuries: dragons. Jenn Lyons (The Sky on Fire), Ken Bebelle (Blood Jade), and Comic-Con special guests Naomi Novik discuss what it’s like to bring these magical and mercurial beings to life. Moderated by Mysterious Galaxy’s Matthew Berger.

Room 23ABC
3:00 – 4:00 PM

Booth Signings

Sarah Henning | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM signing The Lies We Conjure  (GALLEY GIVEAWAY)

Roger Clark | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM signing Red Dead’s History

Ryka Aoki | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM signing Light from Uncommon Stars

Adam Christopher | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM signing The Burning Dark 

Rebecca Thorne | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM signing A Pirate’s Life for Tea

TJ Klune | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Ken Bebelle | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM signing Blood Jade

Author Signings

John Barber, Alexene Farol Follmuth, Andrew Lee Griffith, Frederick L Jones, Judd Winick 

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM in AA09

Ryka Aoki, Ken Bebelle, Jenn Lyons, Moses Ose Utomi, and Julia Vee

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in AA06

Alexandra Bracken, Sarah Henning, Tricia Levenseller, and Aiden Thomas 

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM in AA06

Ken Bebelle, Jenn Lyons, and Naomi Novik

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM in AA09

Sunday — July 28

Panels

opens in a new windowTake Me Away

DESCRIPTION: We’re getting out of town without getting out of bed thanks to these fantastic tales. Book your ticket out of this world as Jordan Ifueko (The Maid and the Crocodile), T. J. Klune (Somewhere Beyond the Sea), Rebecca Thorne (Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea), Sara Wolf (Heavenbreaker), and Deeba Zargarpur (Farrah Noorzad and the Ring of Fate) discuss how to create the worlds and characters that readers want to visit (and revisit). Moderated by Mysterious Galaxy’s Jenni Marchisotto.

Room 7AB

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 

opens in a new windowPage-Turning Thrillers and Mysteries

DESCRIPTION: If you like high-stakes, twisty mind games, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and stories that feel like the big screen, you are in for a treat! Sarah Henning (The Lies We Conjure), Trish Lundy (The One That Got Away with Murder), and Caitlin Schneiderhan (Medici Heist) discuss their thrillers and mysteries that will leave you glued to your reading nook until the very last page. Moderated by Lily Anderson (Scout’s Honor).

Room 24ABC

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

opens in a new windowThere’s Something About YA

DESCRIPTION: Bestselling YA authors Alexene Farol Follmuth (Twelfth Knight), Terry J. Benton-Walker (The White Guy Dies First), Sarah Henning (The Lies We Conjure), Tricia Levenseller (The Darkness Within Us), and Christine Riccio (Attached at the Hip) discuss spinning stories that bring the heat in romantasy, the snark in romcoms, the death in horror and the sabotage in thrillers/mysteries for teens. Moderated by Erika Lewis (Kelcie Murphy series).

Room 23ABC
2:30 – 3:30 PM

opens in a new windowDeadly Deeds

DESCRIPTIONS: Creators of dark and creeptastic works discuss their tales and debate not only when readers might choose to root for the monsters but also what and who defines monsters. Lily Anderson (Killer House Party), Desiree S. Evans (The Black Girl Survives in This One), Stephen Graham Jones  (I was a Teenage Slasher) , CJ Leede (American Rapture), Trish Lundy (The One That Got Away with Murder), Comic-Con special guest Kiersten White (Lucy Undying), and Justine Puncella Winans (One Killer Problem) chill out with Maryelizabeth Yturralde (publishing maven, Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide).

Room 4
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Booth Signings

Terry J. Benton-Walker | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM signing The White Guy Dies First

Erika Lewis | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM signing the Kelcie Murphy Series

Jenn Lyons | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM singing The Sky on Fire

Author Signings

Lily Anderson, Sarah Henning, Trish Lundy, and Caitlin Schneiderhan

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM in AA09

Jordan Ifueko, TJ Klune, Rebecca Thorne, Sara Wolf, and Deeba Zargarpur

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM in AA04

Lily Anderson, Trish Lundy, CJ Leede,  Alison Saft, Justine Puncella Winans

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM in AA09

Terry J. Benton-Walker, Alexene Farol Follmuth, Sarah Henning, Tricia Levenseller, and Erika Lewis

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM in AA09

Panelists and giveaways subject to change