Welcome to Next Chapter Con in Dalton

Looking for a books and authors convention in the Georgia / Tennessee area?

Celebrate reading and literature with nearly 50 local authors at our annual Books and Authors Convention. Discuss books in panels and on a vendor floor full of great reads. Talk to authors about their writing, get signed paperback or hardback copies, and find inspiration for your own book that you've been meaning to write.

The sixth Next Chapter Con will take place at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, GA, on October 5, 2024. Admission is FREE. Take a look at some of the pictures from previous years!

Meet our Featured Guests at Next Chapter Con 2024

We'll have a great selection of authors ready to sign books and talk about writing! We'll also have publishers taking on aspiring authors. This list will grow over the coming months to about 50 guests.

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Keith RobinsonKeith
Robinson
J.E. KraftJ.E.
Kraft
Seth TuckerSeth
Tucker
Alfred Muller Alfred Muller
Jay ReaceJay
Reace
Marlena FrankMarlena
Frank
Christine MarshallChristine
Marshall

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About our Books and Authors Convention

Who we are and why you should pay a visit...

Next Chapter Convention & Xpo is for you – the reader. Our focus is to introduce a variety of independent authors and presses to readers looking for something new and not just the same 'ol thing.

Authors and small presses will have books available for purchase and will be on hand to sign them as well. We encourage you to grab a coffee, sit in on a panel discussion, and interact with authors and readers alike. Our panels topics are often fun and engaging, so don't be shy and bring the kids. This is a family friendly atmosphere. We even have Kids' Corner with activities for the young ones.

Are you a budding author? Are you working on a project and want to learn more? We have some panels for you, too!

We encourage everyone to stop by the author and publisher tables and spent time hanging out with your next favorite author.

When it's happenin'...

Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Where it's at...

Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, GA 30720.

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Price of admission...

FREE!

Need to contact the event organizer?

You can reach Kenyon T. Henry by email at kenyon@goatreads.com.

Dalton Convention Center