Orlando Book Festival 2025

A Day-long Celebration of Books

Join us for panels and talks from authors from all over the state and a keynote from New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer.

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Panel Schedule

Participating Literary Organizations

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Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod, The Escape Artist, and eleven other bestselling thrillers. He also writes non-fiction books like The JFK Conspiracy, about a secret plot to kill JFK before he was sworn in – and the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series, which he does with Chris Eliopoulos and inspired the PBS KIDS TV show, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. His newest inspirational book is Make Magic, based on his viral commencement address. He is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel.

Policy for Tayari Jones Book Signing:

  • Brad Meltzer will sign until 4:30 or his line empties, whichever comes first
  • Limit two items per person
  • No posed photos will be allowed

Authors and panels subject to change.

Brad Meltzer

Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of bestselling thrillers, non-fiction for adults and kids, and inspirational books.

Phyllis Biffle Elmore

Ms. Elmore is an Amazon Best Selling author and was awarded the Library Journal’s Best Book of 2022. She received her M.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Denver.

Christina Farley

Christina Farley writes romantic fantasy adventures inspired by her travels. When not wandering the world or creating imaginary ones, she spends time with her family in Florida.

Owl Goingback

Owl Goingback is a recipient of the Horror Writers Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a Bram Stoker Award Winner for both novel and first novel, and a Nebula Award Nominee.

Lori Gold

Lori Gold is the author of the forthcoming Romantic Friction. Under Lori Goldstein, she published the adult historical, Love, Theodosia and four novels for young adults.

Racquel Henry

Racquel Henry is a Trinidadian writer, editor, and writing coach. She also owns the writing studio, Writer’s Atelier, and is the editor of Black Fox Literary Magazine.

Sarah Zachrich Jeng

Sarah Zachrich Jeng is a graduate of the University of Florida and writes novels that combine suspense with the speculative. Her most recent book is When I’m Her.

Eliza Knight

Eliza Knight is a USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction and contemporary women’s fiction (as Michelle Brandon). She’s a history enthusiast, podcast host, and wine lover. Eliza lives on the Suncoast.

Amy Christine Parker

Amy Christine Parker is the author of five critically acclaimed young adult thrillers: Gated, Astray, Smash & Grab, Flight 171, and You’re Dead to Me and a travel enthusiast, rabid movie watcher, and horror lover.

Sarah Penner

Sarah Penner is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of three novels. Her debut, The Lost Apothecary, has sold over one million copies worldwide.

Ginny Myers Sain

Ginny Myers Sain is the New York Times bestselling author of Dark and Shallow Lies (2021), Secrets So Deep (2022), One Last Breath (2024), and When the Bones Sing (2025) all from Penguin Teen.

Ana Siqueira

Ana Siqueira is a Spanish-language teacher and an award-winning children’s book author based in Tampa, Florida. Her books include La Mala Suerte is Following Me, Vera la Valiente is Scared, Mami’s Heart, If Your Abuelo is an Astronaut, among others.

Gaby Triana

Gaby Triana is the bestselling Cuban-American author of 24 books in YA and adult horror, including Wake the Hollow, Moon Child, Island of Bones, River of Ghosts, and many more.