In case you missed the announcement, due to the loss of our space at Southern NH University, this year’s 603 Writers’ Conference has been rescheduled. READ DETAILS>>
Online registration is now closed, but walk-ins are welcome starting at 8:00am on June 14 at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester for the 2025 603 Writers’ Conference.
Join internationally bestselling author and keynote speaker Tess Gerritsen, and a lineup of top writing professionals for a full day of inspiration, workshops, and networking. Your ticket includes two expert-led workshops, the keynote address, continental breakfast, and a catered lunch. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow writers.
Register at 8:00am on June 14th for an unforgettable experience!
Join us for a special day of inspiration at the 603 Writers’ Conference on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 8:00am – 5:00pm at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH.
We’re excited to announce New York Times bestselling author and playwright Chris Bohjalian, as our keynote speaker.
This event is perfect for writers of all levels and anyone passionate about storytelling.
Don’t miss this chance to learn from and connect with one of the world’s most renowned literary talents.
In addition, you have a chance to compete for a $250 cash prize at our Pitch Party! Submit your pitch to submissions@nhwritersproject.org by Saturday, October 31st to our panel of judges for an opportunity to win.
Register today for an unforgettable experience!
This year’s conference celebrates the power, presence, and evolution of Bohjalian’s trailblazing women—who live in the pages of his books but inspire the women who read his stories. Building on last year’s focus on resourceful women, this theme takes the next step forward, honoring Bohjalian whose characters not only navigate their world as it is, but actively reshape it.
Bohjalian’s female characters are not defined by a single path. They forge new ones. They challenge expectations, transcend limitations, and create movement—whether through quiet resilience, bold disruption, or imaginative reinvention. From literature to lived experience, these are the voices that expand what’s possible and invite us to see the world differently.
We celebrate Bohjalian’s stories that center on powerful female voices, his craft, and the cultural impact his characters make.
Chris Bohjalian is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 26 books, including his new novel, The Amateur, which arrives this August (previewed by the New York Times Book Review as “one of the novels everyone will be talking about in 2026,” and called “irresistible. . .a hole in one,” in a starred review from Kirkus). His work has been translated into more than 35 languages and adapted into three films and the Emmy-winning TV series The Flight Attendant, with additional projects currently in development.
In addition to his novels, Bohjalian is also a playwright and journalist, with work appearing in publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. His storytelling—whether on the page, stage, or screen—continues to engage readers and audiences with its depth, humanity, and sense of place. His work has earned numerous honors, including the New England Book Award, the Walter Cerf Medal for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts, and the ANCA Freedom Award. Midwives was an Oprah’s Book Club selection, and Hour of the Witch was a Barnes & Noble Book Club pick.
Bohjalian lives in Vermont with his wife, photographer Victoria Blewer.
To learn more, visit ChrisBohjalian.com.
Writers of historical novels, short fiction, and nonfiction rely on research in multiple ways: to effectively present people from the past as fully alive, interesting, sympathetic, and motivated; to immerse the reader in a specific era and place; and to target the ideal readership and audience for their work.
In this session, multi-published novelist and historian Margaret Porter will share tips and techniques for gathering essential information and accurate details without getting lost in a bottomless research rabbit hole. Her presentation includes methods for developing the necessary historical sensibility, exploring people’s attitudes, habits, restrictions, and dangers, and building useful timelines—whether actual or fictional—as well as strong plot points.
Suitable for history-obsessed writers at all levels of experience.
ABOUT MARGARET PORTER: Margaret is the award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of 15 highly acclaimed historical novels in various subgenres and two contemporaries.
Her historical works include The Myrtle Wand, The Limits of Limelight, Beautiful Invention: A Novel of Hedy Lamarr, and a dozen more, plus foreign language editions.
Margaret studied British history in the U.K., completed her theatre training in the U.S., and earned her M.A. in Radio-Television-Film. She was a freelance writer/producer for promotional and information film and video projects and worked on location for three feature films and a television series.
In addition to fiction, Margaret has written newspaper columns, book reviews, and magazine articles on history, travel, writing, and lifestyle.
She lives in the Capital region with her husband and dog, dividing time between a book-filled house in the city and a waterfront cottage on one of the region’s largest lakes.
To learn more, visit: MargaretPorter.com
Whether we find ourselves in the world of Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, within the pages of Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior, in the scenes of a Toni Morrison novel, in Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits, or in a short story like Nikolai Gogol’s “The Nose,” each makes a compelling case for how real magic can feel on the page. This sense of magic is also captured in poems such as Christina Rossetti’s “Goblin Market” and Alberto Ríos’s “When There Were Ghosts.” In many of these works, the magical borders on the surreal and otherworldly, while still grounding the reader in a recognizable reality.
As a result, both prose and poetry offer powerful opportunities to suggest that magic is real—through vivid objects, explorations of cultural or family histories, the spaces we inhabit (home or otherwise), and even everyday occurrences.
This workshop is not just about understanding what magical realism is, but about learning how to engage with it in your own writing—whether you work in nonfiction, poetry, or fiction.
Participants will:
a) Learn the core elements of magical realism, including how nonfiction writers incorporate it into their expressions of truth.
b) Examine examples of magical realism in film as a way to consider how it can translate onto the page.
c) Practice incorporating elements of magical realism into new or existing work.
Bring an open mind, a pen, and a notebook as we walk the bridge between the magical and the real—with a twist. Participants are also encouraged to bring works in progress to revise and reshape.
ABOUT SHANTA LEE HONEYCUTT: Shanta Lee is an award-winning visual artist, cross-genre writer, author, and public intellectual who often describes herself as a “practitioner of entanglement” for the many ways she brings ideas and disciplines together in her work. A recipient of the New England Poetry Club’s Grant for Poetic Achievement, the Abel Meeropol Social Justice Writing Award, and a 2024–25 National Arts Strategies Creative Community Fellowship (New England), her work has been widely featured in Harper’s Magazine, The Massachusetts Review, ITERANT Literary Magazine, Palette Poetry, Prism, Ms. Magazine, and DAME Magazine. She also created, produced, and reported a radio segment for Vermont Public.
Shanta Lee has a broad professional background that includes developing academic mentor programs and a statewide internship program for two organizations—both of which continued for more than 20 years after her tenure. Her 2024–25 National Arts Strategies Creative Community Fellowship culminated in the launch of Foodmemorystories.com in late 2025. This digital exhibition, running through late 2027, features stories and artwork she collected regionally, nationally, and with some international perspectives.
She holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction and Poetry from Vermont College of Fine Arts, an MBA from the University of Hartford, and a bachelor’s degree in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Trinity College.
Explore her visual and written work at Shantalee.com.
In Writing Hard Stories, author Melanie Brooks defines memoir as “the kind of writing that requires us to dig deep.” And it does. But how do we delve into our pasts to explore difficult or painful experiences and transform them into works of art? How do we write honestly and effectively while remaining true to ourselves and others?
Together, we will study excerpts from nonfiction writers who have achieved this delicate balance. In this memoir workshop, we will focus not only on craft and technique, but also on the risks of writing raw, emotionally challenging material—and the rewards of bringing stories born from trauma into the world.
Participants will be given writing prompts as seeds for generating new pages and will leave with fresh ideas and approaches to support the creation of their own authentic stories.
ABOUT GINA TROISI: Gina Troisi is the author of the memoir The Angle of Flickering Light (Vine Leaves Press, 2021), a finalist for the 2022 Maine Literary Awards, winner of the 2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Award for Memoir, and recognized in several other contests. Her novel-in-stories, After the Rush, is forthcoming in March 2027.
Her essays and stories have appeared in numerous literary journals and anthologies, including Fourth Genre, The Gettysburg Review, Fugue, Under the Sun, and Flyway: Journal of Writing & Environment, among others. Gina earned her MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the University of Maine’s Stonecoast MFA Program in 2009.
She has taught classes and workshops in both traditional and nontraditional settings, including writing workshops for adult female survivors of sexual assault. She currently teaches writing at Southern New Hampshire University and serves as a mentor in the MFA in Creative & Professional Writing Program at Western Connecticut State University. In addition, she offers individual coaching and editorial services for writers working in memoir, fiction, and poetry.
To learn more, visit: Gina-Troisi.com.
This workshop will explore how to create transcendent moments in our narratives—those instances where we invite the reader in: Come here, sit with me. I need to show you something. Do you see it? Do you feel it? Moments so vivid and alive that anything less than full presence would miss their heartbeat.
We’ll focus on drawing readers in close and capturing their emotional attention—translating feeling into scene, building narrative tension, and creating characters and experiences that feel deeply real. The goal is to craft moments that resonate so strongly they land in your chest even as you’re writing them.
Come prepared to write, and feel free to share your work with others.
ABOUT DIANE LES BECQUETS: Diane is the author of six novels, including Breaking Wild and The Last Woman in the Forest. Breaking Wild, an Indie Next Pick and national bestseller, received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist, and was featured on NPR’s Morning Edition. It received the Colorado Book Award in Fiction, the New Hampshire Outstanding Work of Fiction award, and was shortlisted for the Reading the West Book Award in Fiction.
Her latest novel, Where the Water Meets the Sky, will be published by Simon & Schuster on May 5.
To learn more, visit: LesBecquets.com.
Poetry is, above all else, of the people, by the people, and for the people. We write to understand ourselves more fully and to feel less alone—to connect with community, cultivate empathy, and exercise the muscle of language as it relates to experience.
In this workshop, we will explore poems that center on people and the experience of being human—poems that reflect diverse voices, highlight representation, and emphasize connection and the strength found in generosity. Participants will then write their own “We the People” poems, focusing on the collective, the collaborative, and the communal.
ABOUT JENNIFER MILITELLO: Jennifer is the Poet Laureate of New Hampshire. She is the author of the hybrid collection Identifying the Pathogen (Tupelo Press, 2026), named a finalist for the FC2 Ronald Sukenick Innovative Fiction Prize; the memoir Knock Wood, winner of the Dzanc Nonfiction Prize; and five collections of poetry, including, most recently, The Pact (Tupelo Press/Shearsman Books, 2021), which was called “emotionally resonant” by Publishers Weekly and “an incantatory homage to love” by the Times Literary Supplement.
Her work has appeared in Best American Poetry, American Poetry Review, The Nation, The New Republic, The Paris Review, and Poetry. She teaches in the MFA program at New England College.
To learn more, visit: JenniferMilitello.com.
Regardless of the genre we’re writing in, we need to open the door and invite our readers to step into our real-life (personal essay or memoir) or imagined (fictional) settings.
This workshop will give writers the skills to brainstorm, evoke, and craft detailed, memorable settings and scenes. We’ll also explore the interplay between geography (place), story theme, and emotion—what feelings or memories does a place evoke within us, both as readers and as writers?
Blending craft instruction, group discussion, and short generative writing exercises, this workshop offers a hands-on approach to writing place.
ABOUT ÁINE GREANEY: Áine Greaney is an Irish-born author who lives on Boston’s North Shore. Her nonfiction, fiction, and poetry have been published in a wide range of outlets, including The Boston Globe Magazine, The New York Times, Creative Nonfiction, Another Chicago Magazine, Pulse: Stories from the Heart of Medicine, KevinMD, and many others. She is also the author of five books.
A trained teacher and certified wellness-writing instructor (Duke University), she has designed and delivered keynotes, presentations, and workshops in a variety of community, academic, and healthcare settings.
To learn more, visit: AineGreaney.com.
Every compelling story needs more than a protagonist—it needs direction. In this interactive workshop, writers will be introduced to the Character Compass, a practical framework designed to help orient characters with clarity, psychological depth, and narrative consistency.
Using the compass metaphor as a guide, participants will explore a character’s internal north—including core motivations and values—alongside external pressures, emotional bearings, and behavioral patterns. Through structured prompts and guided exercises, writers will learn how to build layered characters who evolve naturally while remaining authentic and cohesive throughout a novel or series.
Key takeaways include a repeatable character development model, hands-on worksheet tools, and strategies to avoid flat arcs or inconsistent reactions. Designed for writers at every stage—from first draft to seasoned novelist—this workshop provides adaptable tools to strengthen character depth and ensure your story always knows where it’s headed.
ABOUT SUSAN RAY: Big dreamer. Certifiable overachiever. Professional plot untangler.
Susan is a USA Today bestselling author of romance and women’s fiction who has published 20 novels across six series since her debut in 2011. She writes stories about resilience, reinvention, and second chances—the kind that leave a bruise on your heart before stitching it back together stronger.
When she’s not writing or teaching, Susan is likely riding her motorcycle with the throttle open, spoiling her two rescue dogs, or contemplating the structural integrity of the universe over a perfectly steeped cup of tea. She can be bribed with dark chocolate, dreams of one day being the center of a Bon Jovi flash mob, and firmly believes that great stories—like great lives—require courage and momentum.
To learn more, visit: AuthorSusanRay.com.
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the definition, purpose, and placement of the “elevator pitch,” discuss the key components of effective pitches, and examine and assess examples. Participants will be encouraged to share their thoughts on these examples and will practice crafting or revising their own elevator pitches.
We’ll also discuss how elevator pitches fit into a broader pitch strategy and their relationship to loglines. In addition, participants will practice crafting loglines that complement their elevator pitches. Attendees are welcome to bring their own elevator pitches and loglines to share for discussion.
ABOUT PEGGY ROSEN: Peggy has always been a writer at heart. After a long and fulfilling career in healthcare, healthcare administration, and education, she returned to her first love—words and books—and began writing professionally as a freelancer.
Alongside her own creative work, she discovered a passion for helping others tell their stories and became an Author Accelerator-certified fiction book coach.
She now supports writers in developing and completing their books through story development and developmental editing services.
Peggy lives in the White Mountain region of central New Hampshire, where she embraces the outdoors year-round—hiking, skiing, climbing, and biking. A dedicated figure skater, she prefers the smooth, horizontal ice of the rink to the vertical thrill of ice climbing.
In addition to guiding fellow writers, Peggy continues to craft her own fiction, personal essays, and memoir.
To learn more, visit: PeggyRosenWriting.com.
In this workshop, literary agent Maggie Cooper will break down what makes a query letter stand out. She’ll cover the essential elements of a successful query and address frequently asked questions about what catches an agent’s eye.
Whether you already have a draft or are just getting started, writers will leave this session with fresh insights and practical strategies to present their work with confidence.
ABOUT MAGGIE COOPER: Maggie Cooper is an agent with Aevitas Creative Management, representing adult fiction and select nonfiction, with an emphasis on queer and trans stories and books that make our world weirder, kinder, more joyful—or all three.
Based in Boston, she holds a degree in English from Yale University, attended the Clarion Writers’ Workshop, and earned her MFA in fiction from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she served as an editor for The Greensboro Review.
To learn more, visit AevitasCreative.com/agent/maggie-cooper.
You’re staring at a sentence that doesn’t work, a scene that has fallen flat, an essay with a weak ending—and pages of notes from your writers’ workshop. Diagnosing writing problems is easy; prescribing the right treatment is harder. That’s why discussions about rewriting often feel too general to be useful. Not this time.
In this workshop, we’ll focus on specific, practical tools (don’t call them hacks!) you can use to fix what isn’t working and strengthen your chances of acceptance. We’ll also review a checklist of essential questions your work must answer to hold a reader’s—and an editor’s—attention.
We’ll close by discussing how to respond effectively to revision suggestions from an editor, so you can approach the rewriting process with clarity and confidence.
ABOUT JAMES PATRICK KELLY: James Patrick Kelly has published seven novels and nearly two hundred stories. He writes a regular column on science fiction and technology for a national magazine. His work has been translated into eighteen languages, and he has won numerous awards for his science fiction, including a Locus Award, a Nebula Award, and two Hugo Awards.
A collection of his robot stories, The Book of Bots, will be published in August.
For more information, visit: JimKelly.net.
The purpose of this workshop is to provide authors with a clear understanding of what to expect—and what not to expect—from publishing contracts, including what to look for and the key questions to ask when entering contract negotiations. By the end of the session, participants will feel more informed, confident, and prepared to evaluate contract terms, avoid common pitfalls, and advocate for their best interests throughout the publishing process.
ABOUT DAVID N. CANCIO: David is the COO and co-founder of Asturian Book Company (ABC), a hybrid publishing house built by authors, for authors. Born in Miami, Florida in 1991, David has lived in both Florida and North Carolina, where he graduated from NC State in 2013. Fluent in English and Spanish, and conversational in Portuguese, German, and Italian, he brings a natural strength in communication, sales, and client success—fields he has dedicated himself to for over a decade.
Asturian Book Company was founded by David and Humberto following the success of their Gabriel Lock series novels, Bound by Law and Bound by Fate. Their vision for ABC is to bridge the gap between traditional publishing and self-publishing—offering professional support while preserving creative control and ensuring a greater share of profits remains with the author. At its core, ABC is committed to empowering writers, advocating for their stories, and helping bring their books to life in an authentic and collaborative way.
Outside of his professional work, David is a proud “funcle,” an avid reader, a movie enthusiast, and someone who enjoys traveling and sports.
For more information, visit: Asturianbc.com.
This interactive, hands-on workshop helps writers at every stage move from “my book is for everyone” to a clear starting point for defining their ideal reader.
Traci Bisson, marketing director for NHWP, will break down the difference between a broad genre audience and a specific target reader, then guide participants through practical exercises to identify the emotional drivers, habits, and expectations that shape buying decisions. Writers will evaluate how well their current branding—website, bio, visuals, and messaging—aligns with the readers they want to attract.
The session also includes a demonstration of how to use ChatGPT strategically for audience analysis, website audits, and promotional planning. Participants will leave with a strong foundation, practical tools, ready-to-use prompts, and a clear framework they can continue developing after the conference.
ABOUT TRACI BISSON: Traci Bisson is the Marketing Director of the New Hampshire Writers’ Project, where she leads strategic marketing initiatives, conference programming, and year-round author education.
With more than 30 years of experience in marketing and public relations—including 16 years running her own PR firm—she has developed brand positioning, media strategy, and audience growth campaigns for businesses, nonprofits, and creative professionals.
Traci has published articles in several national magazines and brings both professional marketing expertise and firsthand writing experience to her work with authors. She is known for helping writers move from scattered promotion to focused, sustainable strategy grounded in clarity and purpose.
Traci lives in Barrington with her husband Ray, their dogs Gilly & Comet, and two cats, Finnegan and Otis.
Most writers know they should have a website—but many struggle with what it should actually say or how it should attract the right readers.
In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how authors can structure their websites using the StoryBrand framework created by Donald Miller, a messaging approach that helps clarify your brand, connect with readers, and guide visitors toward taking action.
Rather than focusing on the technical side of building a website, this session will help writers understand how to position themselves and their books so their website works as a marketing tool. Participants will learn the key elements of an effective author website, how to speak directly to their ideal reader, and how to turn a website from a static page into a reader-building platform.
During the workshop, attendees will use ChatGPT to help draft and refine messaging for a new or existing website. Bring a laptop if you’d like to begin applying the framework in real time and leave with clearer website copy, stronger messaging, and a practical structure you can continue building after the session.
ABOUT TRACI BISSON: Traci Bisson is the Marketing Director of the New Hampshire Writers’ Project, where she leads strategic marketing initiatives, conference programming, and year-round author education.
With more than 30 years of experience in marketing and public relations—including 16 years running her own PR firm—she has developed brand positioning, media strategy, and audience growth campaigns for businesses, nonprofits, and creative professionals.
Traci has published articles in several national magazines and brings both professional marketing expertise and firsthand writing experience to her work with authors. She is known for helping writers move from scattered promotion to focused, sustainable strategy grounded in clarity and purpose.
Traci lives in Barrington with her husband Ray, their dogs Gilly & Comet, and two cats, Finnegan and Otis.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the creative landscape—and for writers, it raises important questions.
In this timely and thought-provoking panel, we bring together industry voices to explore how AI is influencing the way stories are written, published, and experienced.
Moderated by award-winning journalist and author Laura Knoy, this panel features author and executive leader Dena Stahlheber, award-winning science fiction author James Patrick Kelly, who brings a unique perspective on emerging technology, and indie author, writing coach, and editor Jeff Deck.
Together, they will dive into the evolving relationship between writers and AI—what it means for creativity, authorship, and the future of storytelling.
In this session, we’ll explore:
Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already experimenting with AI, this conversation will give you a clearer understanding of where the industry is heading—and how you can navigate it with intention.
MODERATOR
Laura Knoy is the founding host of New Hampshire Public Radio’s The Exchange, which for 25 years was the state’s most recognized and respected radio news program, earning dozens of awards and national NPR coverage during Presidential Primary nights. She previously worked with NPR, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and WAMU in Washington, D.C. Today, she is an in-demand interviewer, moderator, narrator, and podcast host, and is also the author of the historical novel The Shopkeeper of Alsace (Bedazzled Ink, 2025).
PANELIST
Dena Stahlheber is an author, executive leader, and mother of three whose work bridges storytelling, strategy, and emerging technology. With a background as a nonprofit executive and business strategist, she has led organizations through significant growth and advised across sectors. Grounded in faith and a belief in the power of narrative, Dena explores meaning through thoughtful storytelling and is particularly focused on shaping conversations around art and artificial intelligence.
PANELIST
James Patrick Kelly is an award-winning science fiction author whose work has earned the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards. He has published over a hundred stories, translated into eighteen languages, along with numerous novels and collections, including The Promise of Space. His work has also appeared as an Audible Original (Mother Go), and he writes a regular column for Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine. He recently retired from the Stonecoast MFA Program at the University of Southern Maine, where he taught for fifteen years.
PANELIST
Jeff Deck is an indie author based in Maine, where he lives with his wife, Jane, their dog Rippey, and the ghost of their dog Burleigh. He writes fantasy, horror, and other speculative fiction, including Survivor and Other Modern Nightmares, The Shadow Over Portsmouth series, The Pseudo-Chronicles of Mark Huntley, and Player Choice. He also writes romance as Augusta St. Clair and Catriona St. Clair. With Benjamin D. Herson, he coauthored The Great Typo Hunt. Jeff is also a writing coach and editor.
Is your book ready to be published? Would you like to get feedback on your pitch before you send it out?
Submit your pitch by October 31st to a panel of judges for a chance to win the $250 prize!
Your pitch must not be longer than one paragraph (maximum of 125 words). It should have all the elements that tell an agent or publisher what the story is about. It should have “GMC”: goal, motivation, and conflict.
In addition to your one-paragraph pitch, you need to include your logline, the one sentence that sells your book.
All genres are welcome to participate. It doesn’t matter if your book is fiction or non-fiction — you just need to have a great pitch. NH Writers’ Project (NHWP) premiered this fun event at the 2020 603 Writers’ Conference with great success.
The Process:
This is a fun exercise where everyone gets to learn what makes a great pitch. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners selected by the judges.
This fun event premiered at the 2020 603 Writers’ Conference with great success. That year’s winner, Brinda Charry, went on to secure an agent with the prestigious William Morris Endeavor Agency, a two-book deal, and literary awards for her first novel, The East Indian.
MODERATOR
Mike Morin is a longtime New England radio personality turned humor columnist and author. His books include Fifty Shades of Radio and If These Walls Could Talk. A regular contributor to New Hampshire Magazine and Chicken Soup for the Soul, Mike brings decades of media insight and wit to his work. He lives in Nashua with his partner and their Westie.
JUDGE
JUDGE
Maggie Cooper is an agent with Aevitas Creative Management, representing adult fiction and select nonfiction, with a focus on queer and trans stories and work that makes the world weirder, kinder, and more joyful. Based in Boston, she holds a degree from Yale University and an MFA in fiction from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she served as an editor for The Greensboro Review.
JUDGE
Laura Knoy is the founding host of New Hampshire Public Radio’s The Exchange, which for 25 years was the state’s most recognized and respected radio news program, earning dozens of awards and national NPR coverage during Presidential Primary nights. She previously worked with NPR, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and WAMU in Washington, D.C. Today, she is an in-demand interviewer, moderator, narrator, and podcast host, and is also the author of the historical novel The Shopkeeper of Alsace (Bedazzled Ink, 2025).
JUDGE
James Patrick Kelly has published seven novels and nearly 200 stories, with work translated into eighteen languages. He has won multiple awards for his science fiction, including a Locus Award, a Nebula Award, and two Hugo Awards. His latest collection, The Book of Bots, will be published in August.
At the conference, you will be able to enter the raffle drawings for a chance to win valuable prizes—as seen below. Tickets are $2 each or 10 tickets for $15; cash only. Winners will be drawn at 4:30 p.m. and must be present to win.
We can’t wait to see you at the 2026 603 Writers’ Conference. Register below to secure your spot at this year’s event.
