2026 Conference Schedule

Buried mere blocks from this year’s convention, Edgar Allan Poe left an indelible mark on mystery, horror, and science fiction. His crossing of genre lines feels prescient today, with an increasing amount of modern fiction breaking the boundaries between forms, blending traditions, disrupting conventions, and thriving in ambiguity. Professors and fiction writers both, the panelists explore the landscape of cross-genre fiction and the possibilities for emerging writers.