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Events 2026

Thursday, Sept 3 – Sept 6 Atlanta, GA
DRAGONCON
Address: Atlanta, GA

Panel: Asian Voices in Entertainment
Time: Fri 01:00 pm Location: Hanover AB Hyatt (Length:1 Hour)
Description: Celebrate the impact of Asian and Asian-American Creators in Film, Comics, and Pop Culture and explore how representation continues to evolve.
Panelists: Judy Alice Lee, Sorah Suhng, Hiroshi Kanatani, David Jankerson(M), Jean Kwok, R.R. Virdi

Event: Jean Kwok signing
Time: Fri 06:00 pm Location: Vendor Hall Floor 1 Mart2 (Length:1 Hour)
Description: Support this great author for a signing at The Missing Volume, booth 1300! Come meet the author, pick up a new book, and celebrate an awesome author in person.
Panelists: Jean Kwok

Panel: Folklore & Mythology in Fantasy
Time: Sat 02:30 pm Location: Chastain 1-2 Westin (Length:1 Hour)
Description: The creatures, beings, and sometimes stories we see in contemporary Fantasy have their roots in folklore and mythology. Our panel of authors discusses which they have drawn upon, and those they perhaps haven't used yet.
Panelists: Clay Gilbert, A. J. Hartley, Jean Kwok, R.R. Virdi, Kate Ristau, Karen Bembry(M)

Panel: The Foundation of the Silk Road: Asian Story Mechanics
Time: Sat 07:00 pm Location: Embassy CD Hyatt (Length:1 Hour)
Description: The Silk Road has given the world more than spices – rich storytelling reflects the cultures they come from, the traditions, histories, & dreams originating from points all over the world create a rich tapestry.
Panelists: Jay Boyce(M), Davis Ashura, Julia Vee, Tao Wong, Jean Kwok, R.R. Virdi

Panel: Chinese Mythology in High Fantasy
Time: Sat 08:30 pm Location: L401-L403 Marriott (Length:1 Hour)
Description: Uncover the magic of the East! Explore how Chinese mythology shapes modern High Fantasy world-building. This panel dives into adapting ancient folklore, martial arts philosophy, and iconic legends for epic stories.
Panelists: Jean Kwok, Bethany DJ Kesler(M), Kate Ristau, Julia Vee, Tao Wong

Panel: The Greatest Swordsman
Time: Sun 10:00 am Location: L401-L403 Marriott (Length:1 Hour)
Description: From Aragorn to Mad Martigan, this bracket tournament-style game will finally determine who is the Greatest Swordsman in all of High Fantasy.
Panelists: Jennifer Liang(M), Ryan Cahill, S.M. Boyce, Jean Kwok, Cathalson, John J Spearman

Panel: Diversity Track Group Author Signing: Women in Speculative Fiction
Time: Sun 02:30 pm Location: Overlook Westin (Length:1 Hour)
Panelists: Jean Kwok, Kaitlin Bevis, Isabelle Hardesty, Allora Lee, Kristin O'Donnell Tubb, C.B. Lee, L. M. Davis, Dante St. John

Tuesday, Sept 15, Denville, NJ
AN AFTERNOON WITH JEAN KWOK
Passaic Neighborhood Center for Women
Rockaway River Country Club, 39 Pocano Rd, Denville, NJ 07834
11am-3pm
Join us for a beautiful afernoon of fellowship, faith and inspiration at our Annual Author Luncheon Fundraiser to benefic the Passaic Neighborhood Center for Women. Come enjoy a wonderful luncheon, hear from our feaured author, and father with women who share a desier to grow in faith and community. Tickets are still available! Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of thie special afternoon. Invite a friend, reserve your spot and join us for an afternoon filled with meaningful conversation, encouragement, and connection. Purchase your tickets today— we’d love to see you!

Saturday, Oct 10, Morristown, NJ
MORRISTOWN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
Morristown, NJ
10 AM
Jean is on a panel with Elizabeth Lim (FISHBONE CINDERELLA)
Signing to follow the talk.

Saturday, Oct 10, NY, NY
NEW YORK COMIC CON (NYCC)
Address: Javits Center, NYC

In-Booth Signing: Saturday, 10/10
3:00 – 3:45 PM PRH Book World, Booth 3021
Signing 75 free copies of DOMINION

Panel: Fantastical Stories, Saturday, 10/10
5:15 – 6:00 PM Room 406.3.
Join this stellar line-up of critically acclaimed authors as they discuss crafting fantasies from a variety of perspectives. Jean Kwok and Chelsea Abdullah.

Post Panel Book Signing: Saturday, 10/10
6:15 – 7:00 PM Hall 1A
Join Jean Kwok and Chelsea Abdulla from the Fantastical Stories panel as they meet fans and sign books. One book personalized, up to three total books signed, no posed photos. Books will be available for purchase from Barnes & Noble Union Square, NYCC’s official show booksellers, adjacent to the signing tables.

Panel: Spicy Mad Libs,Saturday, 10/10
7:45 – 8:30 PM Room 406.4  
What happens when [noun] and [person in the room] get together to [verb] in [location]? A steamy version of your favorite road trip game, optimized to make every romance reader swoon with delight. Join a stellar cast of authors for an interactive (yes, the audience will play, too!) game of romance-book-themed mad libs that only the best in the biz could create. Featuring authors Alexandria Bellefleur, Emma Brodie, Jean Kwok, and Shirlene Obuobi.

EUROPEAN DOMINION BOOK TOUR‍ ‍

Tuesday Oct 13, London, UK
Main Character Books
Address: Spitalfields Market, 30 Spital Square, London E1 6DX
Time: 7pm
Format: Chaired by Sara Jafari, author of Hellbent and Heaven sent
Author discussion and Q&A, signing, drinks, chats
Store IG:@maincharacterbooks

Wed Oct 14, Leamington Spa, UK
The Spicy Librarian
Address: 45 Warwick St, Leamington Spa CV32 5JX
Time: TBA
Format: Chaired by Dee, the owner
Store IG: @thespicylibrarianuk

Thurs Oct 15, Peterborough, UK
Ink and Ember
Address: Queensgate Shopping Centre, Long Causeway, Peterborough, PE1 1NT
Time: TBA
Format: Chaired by Ova Ceren
Store IG: @inkandemberbookseller

Friday Oct 16, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
The Sinful Spine
Address: 12 Heaton Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1SD
Time: TBA
Format: TBA
Store IG: @thesinfulspine

Sat Oct 17, Edinburgh, Scotland
Cymera Loves Romantasy Festival
Fatal Attraction with Chloe C Penaranda and Jean Kwok
Time: 5pm
Venue: Theatre
Price: £11/£9 concession - In Person - or £6 Live Stream
This event takes place in person and is broadcast via live stream.
A recording of this event will be available to catch-up on our YouTube until 30 November 2026. Ticket holders and weekend pass owners will receive the catch-up link automatically after the festival.
This event is followed by a book signing in the Upper Hall.

Monday Oct 19 - Friday Oct 23
European countries including the Netherlands, details to come

Monday, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 8 Kaui, HI
KAUAI WRITERS’ CONFERENCE
Advanced Narrative Design Masterclass
Kauai, Hawaii
9 AM - 12 PM, Mon-Thurs
Jean teaches a masterclass in narrative design and keeping the reader hooked in this rare opportunity. This is a class that looks at different ways to plot and structure a novel, including treatment of character development, themes, setting, voice, and point of view. Our ultimate goal is to help you find a stronger structure for your novel that could lead to publication.
Register here.

Sat Nov 21 - Sun Nov 22, Miami, FL
MIAMI BOOK FAIR
Details to come

PAST EVENTS

DOMINION BOOK TOUR‍ ‍

Monday, July 13 – Brooklyn, NY
The Ripped Bodice
Address: 218 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Time: 7:00 PM
Format: In conversation with Ariel Sullivan @arielsullivan
Event Link: https://www.therippedbodice.com/product/dominion-jean-kwok-signed
Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jean-kwok-brooklyn-event-for-dominion-tickets-1991639167363
Store IG: @therippedbodice

Tuesday, July 14 – St. Louis, MO
The Novel Neighbor at The Commons
Address: 5127 Delmar Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108
Time: 7:00 PM
Format: In Conversation with Georgia, @peachyqueencosplay
Event Link: https://jeankwok.paperform.co/
Store IG: @novelneighbor

Wednesday, July 15 – Denver, CO
Tattered Cover Colfax
Address: 2526 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 6:00 PM
Format: In conversation with @embakesbooks
Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jean-kwok-live-at-tattered-cover-colfax-tickets-1990450945359?aff=oddtdtcreator
Store IG: @tatteredcoverbookstore

Thursday, July 16 – Cincinnati, OH
Joseph-Beth Booksellers at Rookwood
Address: 2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Time: 7:00 PM
Format: In conversation with Mia Sheridan @miasheridan
Event Link: https://josephbeth.com/event/2026-07-16/jean-kwok-discussing-and-signing-dominion-silk-and-iron-trilogy-1
Store IG: @josephbethcincy

Friday, July 17 – Naperville, IL
Anderson’s Bookshop
Address: 123 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
Time: 7:00 PM
Format: TBA
Event Link: https://www.eventcombo.com/e/Author-Event-with-Jean-KwokDominion-79168
Store IG: @andersonsbookshop

Saturday, July 18 – Austin, TX
Barnes & Noble Arboretum
Address: 10000 Research Blvd #158, Austin, TX 78759
Time: 6:00 PM
Format: In Conversation with Ilona Andrews @ilona_andrews
Event Link: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062210661-0
Store IG: @bnarboretum

Wednesday, July 22 – Narragansett, RI
Summer With Robin
Address: Kinney Bungalow – 505 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882
Time: 6:00 PM
Format: Event withJo Piazza, Kellye Garrett, Meg Mitchell Moore, Josh Weil, Sonali Dev, Debra Curtis, Teddy Wayne, Lillian Li & Camille Perri
Event Link: https://www.robinkall.com/tickets/p/summer-with-robin

Thursday, July 23 – Cambridge, MA
Lovestruck Books
Address: 44 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Time: 7:00 PM
Format: In conversation with Annie of Sable Sorensen
Event Link: https://lovestruckbooks.com/events/5197320260723
Store IG: @lovestruckbooksandcafe

Saturday, July 25 – New York, NY
Barnes & Noble Union Square
Address: 33 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003
Time: 2pm
Format: Local Author Festival – Fantasy/Sci-Fi Panel
Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bn-union-squares-festival-of-authors-tickets-1990338796920?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Store IG:@bnunionsqnyc