2026 Keynote Speakers

Nalini Singh

Nalini Singh is the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling author of the iconic Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series of paranormal romances.

She also writes fun contemporary romances, and atmospheric New Zealand-set thrillers. Two of her thrillers have been optioned for television adaptation.

Born in Fiji and raised in New Zealand, she was first published in 2003. Her books have sold over eight million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than twenty languages, including German, French, Japanese, and Turkish.

You can find her online at www.nalinisingh.com

Jennifer Hilt

Jennifer Hilt is a USA Today Bestselling author and the creator of The Trope Thesaurus: An Author Resource, a five-book series beloved by writers seeking to hone their craft. With a diverse portfolio spanning twenty-four books under four pen names, she has also authored the urban fantasy trilogy The Undead Detective. As a professional plotter and concept creator, Jennifer has helped countless writers develop unforgettable stories.

Holding degrees in linguistics and literature, Jennifer loves collecting obscure dictionaries, binge-watching Scandi-noir series, and shouting out tropes from her couch. For her events, classes, and workshops, visit www.jenniferhilt.com

T L Swan

T L Swan (aka Tee) is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and #1 Amazon bestselling author from the South Coast of New South Wales. Best known for her addictive, heart-pounding romances, she’s built a devoted global readership who can’t get enough of her witty banter, emotional depth, and swoon-worthy heroes. She is currently writing the screenplays for a number of her titles, and her series The Miles High Club will soon be coming to our TV screens after being purchased by Amazon MGM Studios.

Tee resides in Sydney, Australia with her husband and their three children where she is living her own happy ever after with her first true love.

You can find her online at: Homepage – T L Swan Author |

Sarah Younger

Sarah Younger, Executive Agent at the Nancy Yost Literary Agency, began her career in publishing in 2010 at Press53 in Winston Salem, N.C., after receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She later attended the University of Denver’s graduate publishing program in 2011, where, upon completion, she moved to New York City. Sarah joined the Nancy Yost Literary Agency in the fall of 2011 where she represents authors across romance, women’s fiction, and commercial fiction. With a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of the publishing marketplace, Sarah works closely with writers to shape career-building stories and guide them through every stage of the submission and publication process.