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SUMMARY:Medicine Wheels by Byron Graves — Publication Day
DESCRIPTION:Medicine Wheels by Byron Graves (Heartdrum/HarperCollins) publishes today! \nMedicine Wheels is a stunning new novel from the award-winning author of Rez Ball. Graves’s sophomore effort continues his powerful voice in Indigenous young adult fiction. \nThe novel received a starred review from Publishers Weekly\, which called it “a gorgeous and heartfelt exploration of identity\, community\, and healing.” \nOrder Medicine Wheels
URL:https://akalm.net/event/medicine-wheels-by-byron-graves-publication-day/
LOCATION:Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:WFWA "Move Your Story Forward" — Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Fiction Writers Association does something really well: they create space for writers who don’t fit neatly into a genre box — the literary-leaning\, the upmarket\, the stories that are about women’s inner lives as much as their outer ones. This two-day virtual conference brings that same thoughtfulness to craft and career development. \nTen sessions\, agent pitch opportunities\, and the kind of networking that actually feels like community. If you write women’s fiction\, upmarket fiction\, or contemporary romance with substance\, this one is worth your Saturday and Sunday in June.
URL:https://akalm.net/event/wfwa-move-your-story-forward-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual (Online)
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SUMMARY:RWA Annual Conference (Romance Writers of America)
DESCRIPTION:Romance Writers of America’s annual conference is the flagship event for the romance and upmarket women’s fiction community — and it is a serious professional gathering. The programming spans craft\, business\, publishing trends\, and the evolving landscape of a genre that continues to drive the entire book market. \nThis is the 47th annual conference\, and Albuquerque brings a wonderful energy to it. If you write romance\, contemporary women’s fiction\, or any flavor of love story with literary ambition\, RWA Annual is where the industry converges.
URL:https://akalm.net/event/rwa-annual-conference-romance-writers-of-america/
LOCATION:Albuquerque Convention Center\, Albuquerque\, NM
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SUMMARY:SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:SCBWI’s summer virtual conference brings together the children’s book community from around the world — no travel required. Whether you write picture books\, middle grade\, or young adult\, this is a chance to learn\, connect\, and be reminded why this work matters. \nTerrie is an active SCBWI member and values the depth of craft and community that these conferences consistently deliver. A wonderful option for writers who want the full SCBWI experience from home.
URL:https://akalm.net/event/scbwi-virtual-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual (Online)
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SUMMARY:ACFW National Conference (American Christian Fiction Writers)
DESCRIPTION:ACFW is Terrie’s home base in the Christian fiction world — and for good reason. The American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference brings together novelists\, editors\, and agents who share a commitment to faith-driven storytelling at the highest craft level. \nTerrie was named ACFW Agent of the Year in 2021\, and this community has meant a great deal to her professionally and personally. Whether you write inspirational fiction\, historical fiction with a faith thread\, or contemporary Christian romance\, this is the conference where you want to be seen. \nPitching sessions\, intensives\, and evening award celebrations — ACFW always delivers. If you’re writing in this space\, we’d love to connect in Memphis. \nRegistration and full schedule: https://acfw.com/acfw-conference/
URL:https://akalm.net/event/acfw-national-conference-american-christian-fiction-writers/
LOCATION:The Peabody Hotel\, Memphis\, TN
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SUMMARY:SCBWI Midsouth Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Regional SCBWI conferences are some of the most intimate and writer-focused gatherings on the calendar — and the Midsouth Regional is no exception. If you write picture books\, middle grade\, or young adult fiction\, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the children’s book community closer to home. \nTerrie is an active SCBWI member and genuinely values the relationships and craft conversations these regional conferences make possible. Venue details are still being finalized — check the SCBWI events page for the latest. \nMore information: https://www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi-midsouth-regional-conference-2026
URL:https://akalm.net/event/scbwi-midsouth-regional-conference/
LOCATION:TBD\, Midsouth Region
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SUMMARY:Bouchercon 2026 — World Mystery Convention
DESCRIPTION:Bouchercon is the world mystery convention — and this year it heads north to Calgary\, Alberta. For mystery\, crime\, and thriller readers and writers\, there is simply nothing quite like Bouchercon. It is fan convention\, professional gathering\, and celebration of the genre all in one. \nA note for 2026: Bouchercon is not in the US this year. Calgary is the destination\, so plan accordingly with passports and travel time. \nIf you love mystery fiction in any of its forms — cozy\, hardboiled\, procedural\, noir — this is a pilgrimage worth making. \nFull details and registration: https://bouchercon2026.com/
URL:https://akalm.net/event/bouchercon-2026-world-mystery-convention/
LOCATION:TBD Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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