Recent & Upcoming Events
Balticon 60
Baltimore, MD
May 22 – May 25, 2026
Spring Lot Con 2026
Ashburn, VA
May 17, 2026
Malice Domestic
Bethesda, MD
Apr 24 – 26, 2026
Fall Lot Con
Ashburn, VA
Oct 26, 2025
Eat Local Read Local 2025
Cascades Library
Sterling, VA
Oct 18, 2025
Bluemont Fair
Bluemont, VA
Sep 21 – 22, 2025
Worldcon 83
Seattle, CA
Aug 13 – 17, 2025
Blend Book Fair
Blend Coffee Bar
Ashburn, VA
Aug 9, 2025
Balticon 59
Baltimore, MD
May 23 – May 26, 2025
Spring Lot Con 2025
Ashburn, VA
May 18, 2025
RavenCon
Richmond, VA
Apr 25 – 27, 2025
Hourlings 3rd Annual Workshop Day
Rust Library
Leesburg, VA
Mar 22, 2025
Intro to Writing Groups
Cascades Library
Ashburn, VA
Jan 21, 2025
Author Nation
(formerly 20BooksTo50K)
Las Vegas, NV
Nov 11 – 15, 2024
Rappahannock Writer’s Conference
Fredericksburg, VA
Nov 9, 2024
Fall Lot Con
Ashburn, VA
~ Oct 27, 2024
Eat Local Read Local 2024
Cascades Library
Sterling, VA
~ Oct 19, 2024
Capclave 2024
Rockville, MD
Sep 27 – 29, 2024
Bluemont Fair
Bluemont, VA
~ Sep 21 – 22, 2024
Worldcon 82
Glasgow, Scotland
Aug 8 – 12, 2024
Balticon 58
Baltimore, MD
May 24 – May 27, 2024
Spring Lot Con 2024
Ashburn, VA
May 19, 2024
RavenCon
Richmond, VA
Apr 26 – 28, 2024
Hourlings 2nd Annual Workshop Day
Tysons Corner, VA
Apr 21, 2024
AwesomeCon
Washington, DC
Mar 8 – 10, 2024
Strong Stories Need Strong Heroes
Cascades Library (Workshop)
Ashburn, VA
Nov 14, 2023
Hanover Book Festival 2023
Mechanicsville, VA
Nov 11, 2023
20Books Vegas 2023
Las Vegas, NV
Nov 6 – 10, 2023
Rappahannock Writers Conference
Fredericksburg, VA
Nov 4, 2023
Fall Lot Con 2023
Ashburn, VA
Oct 29, 2023
Eat Local Read Local 2023
Cascades Library
Sterling, VA
Oct 14, 2023
Capclave 2023
Rockville, MD
Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2023
Bluemont Fair
Bluemont, VA
Sep 16 – 17, 2023
Lansdowne Woods Book Fair
Leesburg, VA
June 24, 2023
Balticon 57
Baltimore, MD
May 26 – May 29, 2023
Spring Lot Con 2023
Ashburn, VA
May 21, 2023
Hourlings 1st Annual Workshop Day
Tysons Corner, VA
April 23, 2023
20Books Vegas 2022
Las Vegas, NV
Nov 14 – 18, 2022
Hanover Book Festival 2022
Mechanicsville, VA
Nov 12, 2022
Eat Local Read Local 2022
Cascades Library
Sterling, VA
Oct 15, 2022
Capclave 2022
Rockville, MD
Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2022
Balticon 56
Baltimore, MD
May 27 – May 30, 2022
Gaithersburg Book Festival
Gaithersburg, MD
May 21, 2022
Malice Domestic in 2026
Much to my chagrin, RavenCon and Malice Domestic always take place on the same weekend. However, 2026 is my by-year with RavenCon (they cleverly rotate their regular guests out every third year to keep the line-up fresh). Thus, I’ll be taking advantage of this to attend Malice Domestic (a very cool mystery convention) for the first time ever. I’m really looking forward to it.
Brew, Box & Candle Selection
Several of my books have been selected for the Brew, Box & Candle subscription service, which delivers boxes containing: 1) an Indie book, 2) a sample of tea or coffee, and 3) a scented candle. I’ll be featured in two boxes for subscribers, one containing Fantastic Detectives and the other containing three novelettes: The Rooftop Game, Bitter Days, and Jonelle Crosse.
Dustbowl Detective Launches
My new book, Dustbowl Detective, was just published today. It’s a hopepunk detective story about an investigator solving an AI train heist.
On Programming at Worldcon in Glasgow
I’ve been selected to be on Programming for the World Science Fiction Convention (usually known as WorldCon) in Glasgow, Scotland.
“Jonelle Crosse” Published
My new novelette Jonelle Crosse, has been officially published on Leap Day, February 29th. The story is about an elite female mage who hunts demons and cleans up after magical battles. It’s book 3 in the Thousand Kingdoms series.
“Jonelle Crosse” Preorder Goes Live
The preorder for my new novelette Jonelle Crosse, just went live and is due to be published on Leap Day, February 29th. The story is about an elite female mage who hunts demons and cleans up after magical battles. It’s book 3 in the Thousand Kingdoms series.
Balticon 2024 Workshop Selection
My workshop “Creating a Setting for Your Series” has been selected for the Workshop Track at Balticon 2024, which will be held Memorial Day weekend in Baltimore, MD.
On Programming at RavenCon 2024
I was just informed today that I’ve been accepted for the Programming Track at RavenCon 2024 in Glen Allen, VA (near Richmond). The event will held on the weekend of April 26 – 28, 2024.
Launch of Worlds Enough Online Store
I’ve just added an online store to my DavidKeener.org and WorldsEnough.com websites. Both sites link to a customized online store powered by Square, where I’m selling signed copies of my books, anthologies that I’ve edited, and anthologies from other companies in which I’ve been published. Plus, I’m offering free shipping for orders over $15.
Workshop for Loudoun County Library
I’ve been invited to do a writing workshop by Loudoun County Library. The session is “Strong Stories Need Strong Heroes,” and is about creating a compelling hero for a story. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Cascades Library from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
SOLAR FLARE Anthology Published!
The SOLAR FLARE anthology just launched today. It includes my latest story, “Dustbowl Detective,” which is part of my Inflection Point universe.
Preorder of SOLAR FLARE Anthology
My latest story, “Dustbowl Detective,” is appearing in the anthology Solar Flare from renowned editors Patricia Bray and Joshua Palmatier. My story is a futuristic crime story set in a world ravaged by climate change, set in my Inflection Point universe. Follow the link above for more details.
“Bitter Days” Launches
Bitter Days, the latest book in the Thousand Kingdoms series, debuted today. It’s the first in the “Pageeda & Scuffee” sub-series, a coming-of-age story about an orphan girl and her exotic cat companion.
Plotting Workshop Debuts
My latest workshop, “Plotting Made Easy,” debuted at the Hourlings First Annual Workshop Day. It was just one session of a 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM scheduled event put on by the Hourlings Writing Group and organized by Donna Royston.
“Fantastic Detectives” Launches
Fantastic Detectives, the new anthology from editors Donna Royston and myself launched today. The new volume contains a Baker’s Dozen of fantasy/crime stories from an international set of authors. Includes my novelette, “Jonelle Crosse,” set in my Thousand Kingdoms setting.
Season Three of the Hourlings Podcast Project Debuts
Season Three of the Hourlings Podcast Project launched today. The first episode of the season is 2023 Goals, which is technically the 117th episode overall.
Capclave Workshop Coordinator
I have been asked, and have accepted, the honor of being the Workshop Coordinator for Capclave for both the 2023 and 2024 conventions. This means I’ll be seeking top-notch workshops for this awesome and long-running literary convention.
Workshops Chosen for Capclave 2022
My newest workshops, “Occupational Hazard” and “Create Your Own SF/Fantasy TV Series,” have both been chosen for this year’s Workshop Track at Capclave 2022. For more information, see my post.
Running Workshop on Crafting a TV Series
For the Hourlings Writing Group, I’m running a brainstorming workshop on “Crafting a TV Series.”
Presenting at Balticon 56
I’m on Programming at Balticon 56; more specifically, I’m on seven panels this year, including two on the virtual track. See my convention report here.
Attending Gaithersburg Book Festival
I’m checking out the Gaithersburg Book Festival this year, in preparation for selling books at next year’s event.
Running Occupational Hazard Workshop
For the Hourlings Writing Group, I’m running my “Occupational Hazard” workshop.
Selling Books at Manassas Reads
I’ll be selling books at Manassas Reads, my first book-selling event since the pandemic started two years ago. See the report here.
Season Two of the Hourlings Podcast Project Debuts
Season Two of the Hourlings Podcast Project launched today. The first episode of the season is Where Writers Write, which is technically the 77th episode overall.
Published in Restless Spirits Anthology
My Thousand Kingdoms story, “Stone Spirits,” has been published in the anthology Restless Spirits.