
Upcoming Author Events

LOCAL AUTHOR LIBRARY BOOK DEDICATION @ GRAPEVINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Each year, DFW Writers' Workshop adds more and more books to its library, and we are proud to also enter them into circulation at the Grapevine Public Library at our annual Local Author Shelf celebration!

8. 20. 2026 thru 8 . 23 . 2026
KILLER NASHVILLE @ Embassy Suites Hotel
& Convention Center, Franklin, TN
Killer Nashville is an international writers' conference that focuses on all genres incorporating elements of mystery, thriller, suspense, action, or romance. It was founded in 2006 by author and filmmaker Clay Stafford to bring together writers, forensic experts, and fans of crime literature. The conference aims to educate and empower both aspiring and established writers through workshops, panels, and networking opportunities. Learn More

8 . 22 . 2026 | Times to be Announced
LOCAL AUTHOR CRAWL @ HALF PRICE BOOKS FLAG SHIP LOCATION, DALLAS, TEXAS
5803 E. NW. Hwy, Dallas, Tx. 75231 The HPB x DFWWW Local Author Crawl is a new annual collaboration between the DFW Writers' Workshop and Half Price Books showcasing local authors from the Workshop. Authors will be selling & signing their books, handing out free swag. Come support local North Texas authors and bring your friends and family to a huge event at the awesome flagship Half Price Books in Dallas!

9 . 14 . 2026 | 6 PM - 7:30 PM
TEXAS AUTHOR ANSWER AND DISCUSSION @ PROSPER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
200 S. Main Street, Prosper, Tx. 75078
972-569-1185
Please join award winning author, native Texan BJ Sloan as she unwraps the challenges and rewards of being a Texas Writer.

9 . 18 Thru 9 . 19 , 2026
TEXAS HIGH PLAINS ADULT BOOK FARE AND CONFERENCE
3701 Plains Blvd., Amarillo, Tx. 79102
Join BJ Sloan for the Texas High Plains Conference where she will be presenting a program titled Turning the Knife with Effective Foreshadowing.

10 . 2 Thru 10 . 4 . 2026
DFW Con 2026 @ Hurst Convention Center.
1601 Campus Drive, Hurst, Tx. 76054
DFWCon offers you a wide variety of classes, access to literary agents and editors, opportunities to grow your professional network, a chance to make lifelong friends, and an amazing, fun-filled, memorable weekend!

