EnchantiCon 2025: Full Schedule

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10:00am CDT

We Are All Magical: Decolonizing Fantasy

Saturday August 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Fantasy is so much more than elves and dwarves running around in some old castles. It is a tool for exploring systems of power, connecting with new ideas and celebrating cultural traditions. Our authors will share how they use fantasy as a vehicle to share stories important to their communities and explore themes of resilience, adventure and joy.

Presenters

Dami Salako

Dami Salako is a first-generation Nigerian American who spent the first half of her childhood in England and the second half in Texas. She is a practicing psychiatrist and lives in Dallas with her husband, two dogs, and two cats.When she’s not working or writing, Dami is cosplaying... Read More →

Amalie Howard

AMALIE HOWARD is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling romance author. Her novels have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Oprah Daily, and Seventeen. She is also the author of several critically acclaimed, award-winning young adult... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Regency B

Lit Track

2:30pm CDT

Greetings, Humans! An Introduction to the Power of Sci-Fi Storytelling

Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Regency B

We're trading in our dragons for droids with this panel of scintillating science fiction authors! Panelists will discuss what drew them in to the genre, the unique challenges of writing sci-fi and the particular potency that comes with pairing science and storytelling.

Presenters

A.M. Colwell

Aylia (A.M.) Colwell is a writer, actor, and web comic artist. She has published two books, with a third stand alone adult sci-fi novel due to be released later this year. Her web comics are published under the title "Reasons My Friends Hate Me" and can primarily be found on instagram... Read More →

Beth Revis

Beth Revis is a New York Times bestselling author with books available in more than twenty languages. Beth writes science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary novels. A native of North Carolina, Beth lives in rural North Carolina with her son and husband.

Mina Brower

Mina Brower is an American citizen who immigrated from Mexico and aims to inspire other immigrants to chase their dreams. A wife, a mom, and a lawyer, Mina is proud to live a life long dream adding author to her many list of titles. If you were to ask Mina how she balances it all... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Regency B

Lit Track

3:45pm CDT

Back to Where It All Began: Why We Love YA

Saturday August 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT

Regency B

For many readers, it feels like we have always been fantasy fans! But it all had to start somewhere. Our panel of young adult fantasy writers will share what they love about writing for a younger audience.

Presenters

Don Martin

Don Martin is the author of Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire, The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft, while I wait to be a god again, and The Playground with more books on the way. He is also the host of the podcast Head On Fire, which speaks to experts in overlooked or misunderstood... Read More →

Nita Lipan

Weaving tales as naturally as the Highland mists dance across ancient stones, emerging author Nita Lipan brings her lifelong gift for storytelling to the enchanting realm of fantasy fiction. Her debut novel, "Solasta the Highlander Fae," marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey... Read More →

Kristi McManus

Kristi McManus is a Registered Nurse by trade, but avid reader and enthusiastic book lover all her life. Her debut novel, Our Vengeful Souls, was released Summer 2023 by CamCat Books. When she isn't writing, she enjoys photography, art, and considers napping to be a form of cardio... Read More →

Brigid Kemmerer

Brigid Kemmerer is the New York Times bestselling author of dark and alluring novels like A Curse So Dark and Lonely, Defy the Night, and Letters to the Lost. A full time writer, Brigid lives in the Baltimore area with her family. When she’s not writing or being a mom, you can usually... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Regency B

Lit Track