2018 Keynote Speakers

The 2018 keynote speakers will be announced in spring of 2018.

Past Keynote Speakers

2017

• Eldon Thompson, Epic fantasy author and WGA screenwriter.
• Meg Gardiner, Edgar-winning novelist of fast-paced thrillers.

2016

• Jonathan Maberry, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Deeanne Gist, International and Bestselling Author
• Grace Doyle, Editorial Director of Thomas & Mercer with Andrew Peterson, International Bestselling Author

2015

• Scott McEwen, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Michelle Gable, International Bestselling Author
• Marie Bostwick, NY Times Bestselling Author

2014

• Patti Callahan Henry, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Lissa Price, International Bestselling Author
• Andrew Peterson, International Bestselling Author

2013

• Christopher Reich, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Dale Brown, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Joseph Wambaugh, NY Times Bestselling Author

2012

• James Rollins, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Jacquelyn Mitchard, NY Times Bestsellling Author
• Tess Gerritsen, NY Times Bestselling Author

2011

• Jan Burke, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Raymond E. Feist, NY Times Bestsellling Author
• Andrew Gross, NY Times Bestselling Author

2010

• Steven R. Boyett, Bestselling Author
• Linwood Barclay, UK #1 Bestselling Author
• John Lescroart, NY Times Bestselling Author

2009

• Jane Green, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Lisa Gardner, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Eileen Goudge, NY Times Bestselling Author

2008

• Christopher Reich, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Margaret Weis, NY Times Bestselling Author
• James Rollins, NY Times Bestselling Author

2007

• Lisa Jackson, NY Times Bestselling Author
• David Morrell, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Stephen J. Cannell, NY Times Bestselling Author

2006

• James Grippando, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Linda Lael Miller, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Steve Berry, NY Times Bestselling Author

 2005

• Michael Connelly, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Joseph Wambaugh, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Dorothea Benton Frank, NY Times Bestselling Author

2004

• Phillip Margolin, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Tess Gerritsen, NY Times Bestselling Author

2003

• John Lescroart, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Debbie Macomber, NY Times Bestselling Author
• T. Jefferson Parker, NY Times Bestselling Author

2002

• Dale Brown, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Gayle Lynds, NY Times Bestselling Author
• Joseph Wambaugh, NY Times Bestselling Author

2001

• Catherine Ryan Hyde, NY Times Bestselling Author
• David Brin, NY Times Bestselling Author