My DragonCon 2026 Schedule

If you are visiting DragonCon 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia this week, here is a listing of all the places I'll be! You can also find a list of where Alicia Rades will be at here.

Friday, September 4

Myths, Legends, and Remixes

Description: Myths revamped, ancient monsters made new, and tales retold? Bringing new life into tales as old as time is a staple in literature. Let's talk about the magic of remixing old lore into new stories.

Panelists: Kaitlin Bevis, C.B. Lee, Stacey Rourke, Keith Robinson, Megan Linski, Katharine Ristau, Athena Moore(M)

Time: Fri 01:00 pm

Location: A707 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)

Judging a Book by Its Cover: What Makes Great Covers

Description: Join our panel of authors and artists in talking about what to look for in a cover and how to work with cover artists. Topics may may range from genre cover expectations to the relationship with your cover artist.

Panelists: DL Wainright(M), Megan Linski, Marc Alan Edelheit, Cathalson, Nicole Conway, Brandi Elledge

Time: Fri 07:00 pm

Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

Fantasy Gather

Come meet over 70 fantasy authors and purchase signed books!

Time: 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m.

Location: Hyatt International North-South

Saturday, September 5

15 Minute Mentor Sessions

Description: A chance for budding authors to talk one-on-one with a successful industry professional about business, promotion, the writing process, & career advice. Sign up in the Writer's Track. (Embassy E/F).

Panelists: Darin Kennedy, Theresa Glover, Clay Griffith, Megan Linski

Time: Sat 01:00 pm

Location: Embassy G Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

Author Signing

Description: Come purchase signed books by Megan Linski & Alicia Rades, and meet the authors!

Panelists: Megan Linski, Ryan Cahill, Alicia Rades

Time: Sat 04:00 pm

Location: Overlook Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

Creating Brilliant Settings

Description: Time and location are woven into the fabric of the story, so much that sometimes settings are characters in their own right. Join us as authors take us through the process of creating settings so they're not throwaways, but powerful forces that carry your story forward, regardless of genre.

Panelists: Megan Linski, Alicia Rades, Clay Griffith, Marshall J. Moore, Madaug Hishinuma

Time: Sun 11:30 am

Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

Sunday, September 6

Mental Health in YA

Description: Stories have the power to help us know ourselves and our world more clearly. Join us as we discuss stories that explore mental health, resilience, identity, and more. We'll discuss the responsibility of portraying sensitive topics and the impact these stories can have on young readers.

Panelists: Becky Albertalli, Megan Linski, Lauren Thoman, Jess Lyles(M), Sean Fletcher, A. J. Hartley

Time: Sun 01:00 pm

Location: A707 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)

This is How You Ride! Horse Girls Speak Out about Magical Steeds!

Description: We all love a good magical ride, but it's got to be done right! No one knows better how its ACTUALLY done than Horse Girls.

Panelists: Melissa Olthoff, Patricia Briggs, Megan Linski, Paige L. Christie, Candy Atkins(M)

Time: Sun 04:00 pm

Location: Embassy CD Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

Monday, September 7

Magical Menagerie: The Creatures & Beings of UF

Description: Supernatural and magical beings of all types appear in Urban Fantasy, sometimes living and working together easily, sometimes not. Our panel of authors will discuss the types of creatures and beings they use in their work.

Panelists: Megan Linski, Justin Leslie, Jennifer Morris(M), Alicia Rades, Jarod K Anderson, Lydia Sherrer

Time: Mon 11:30 am

Location: Chastain 1-2 Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

Please note that some event times may change. Check the DragonCon app or website for most recent updates.