KBF Schedule!
Event Hours
Saturday, May 2nd: 10:00am - 5:00pm (VIPs enter at 9:30am)
Sunday, May 3rd: 10:00am - 4:00pm (VIPs enter at 9:30am)
Saturday, May 2nd
Main Stage
Dark Romance Author Panel
Free
Horror Author Panel
Free
One-on-One with James Dashner
Moderated by author Jordan St. James
Free
Romance / Romantasy Author Panel
Free
General Fiction Author Panel
Free
Rotunda
Classroom 301A
Judy Balloff
Imagination Council. Judy uses AI to ask questions from some of the greatest leaders of our time.
Free
Reserve Free SeatAllen Sircy
Selling & marketing self-published books. Turning a manuscript into a sustainable business.
Free
Reserve Free SeatClassroom 301B
Classroom 301C
Janet Walden-West
Creating a query packet: letter, synopsis, and chapters for writers intending to query agents or editors.
Free
Reserve Free SeatSunday, May 3rd
Main Stage
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Author Panel
Free
Historical Novel Author Panel
Free
One-on-One with Sherrilyn Kenyon
Moderated by author Alex Gordon
Free
Mystery / Suspense Author Panel
Free
Rotunda
Classroom 301A
A.G. Mock
You’ve written your book...now what? The road to self-publishing a best seller.
Free
Reserve Free SeatClassroom 301B
Richard White
Writer beware: how to recognize and avoid less-than-helpful agents / publishers / editors.
Free
Reserve Free SeatClassroom 301C
Patricia Gilliam
Character development and world building. Practical tips and techniques for bringing your characters and settings to life across long-term projects. All genres welcome.
Free
Reserve Free SeatThank You for Being Part of the Second Annual Knoxville Book Festival!
This festival wouldn’t be possible without you — our attendees, authors, vendors, staff, volunteers, and supporters. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and love of books continue to help this event grow into something truly special.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our second year. Whether you discovered a new favorite book, met an inspiring author, connected with fellow readers, or simply enjoyed spending the day surrounded by stories, we’re grateful you chose to spend this time with us.
Here’s to many more years of celebrating books, creativity, and the power of storytelling together.
See you next year at your new favorite Book Festival!