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On and Off the Page with April Adams, sci-fi fantasy author of the GwenSeven Saga and Drawing the Dragon

There are some conventions that feel like an event, and then there are conventions that feel like coming home. For me, Dragon Con has always been the latter. As I wrap up my 14th year at Dragon Con, I’m feeling incredibly grateful for another unforgettable Labor Day weekend in Atlanta. Thank you to the Dragon Con organizers, staff, volunteers, vendors, fellow creators, and most importantly, the thousands of fans who made Dragon Con 2026 so special.

Fall is officially reading season, making now the perfect time to build your fall reading list with stories that will carry you through cozy afternoons and chilly evenings.

Dragon Con 2026 weekend has officially arrived, and I couldn't be more excited to be back in Downtown Atlanta for one of my favorite events of the year. From September 4–7, you'll find me exhibiting at Dragon Con 2026 inside AmericasMart, where thousands of science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comic, and pop culture fans gather every Labor Day weekend to celebrate the stories and worlds they love! This year is especially meaningful because it marks my 14th Dragon Con. I've been

If you're searching for your next must-read science fiction and fantasy series, building your fall TBR, or looking for a completed fantasy series you can fully immerse yourself in, The GwenSeven Saga by April Adams is ready to take you on an unforgettable adventure.

This past weekend was one I'll be smiling about for a long time. I had the pleasure of hosting an author pop-up and book signing at Falkner Winery in the heart of Temecula Wine Country, and I couldn't be more grateful for the incredible support from everyone who stopped by.

From September 4–7, 2026, April Adams will return to Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia for her 12th year as an exhibitor, bringing the complete nine-book GwenSeven Saga to one of the largest pop culture conventions in the United States.

People often ask where the idea for my book Drawing the Dragon came from, and the answer always makes me smile because it wasn't actually the first book I started writing. Originally, I began writing Song of Steel in 2010 when I started my writing career. I thought I wanted to start with a traditional fantasy novel, but somewhere along the way, I realized the story wasn't coming together the way I had imagined. Something was missing. That's when Drawing the Dragon was born. A

If you're searching for a fantasy series that blends world building, strong female leads, space opera, fantasy, and a story that only gets better with every book, Drawing the Dragon by April Adams is the perfect place to begin.

I'm so excited to be back in my hometown of San Diego for a live author event at Barnes & Noble Carmel Mountain Ranch on Saturday, July 11, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, and I'd love for you to stop by and say hello.

Sci-Fi Fantasy Author April Adams returns home to San Diego for a Barnes & Noble live author event July 11th and off to new indie store Judging by the Cover in San Dimas, CA July 12th.

I'm excited to finally share that I've started writing The GwenSeven Chronicles.

As a Southern California native, there is always something special about coming home, and I was absolutely thrilled to spend the weekend meeting readers at two of my favorite Barnes & Noble locations in Orange County. There is nothing quite like connecting with fellow book lovers in person, especially being back home in Southern California.

Southern California readers and sci-fi fantasy fans will have two opportunities this weekend to meet April Adams as she returns home for special appearances at Barnes & Noble locations in Orange and Huntington Beach. Discover the completed nine-book GwenSeven Saga beginning with Drawing the Dragon, a cinematic science fantasy adventure filled with cyborganic dragons, artificial intelligence, intergalactic war, found family, and unforgettable characters.

With the holiday weekend finally here, there’s something especially satisfying about finding a story you can completely disappear into. Whether you’re stretched out poolside, tucked under an umbrella at the beach, unwinding in a quiet hotel room after a full day with family, or channeling an April Adams-style weekend among the vineyards with a chilled glass of bubbles in hand, this is the perfect time to start a new binge-worthy series.

Independent bookstores are more than just places to buy books. They are community spaces where readers discover new worlds, connect with authors and help keep literary culture alive locally. That’s why April Adams is especially thrilled to announce that the GwenSeven Saga will now be available at Judging by the Cover in San Dimas.

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April’s BookCon experience at the Javits Center was a sell-out success, with strong early sales, incredible reader engagement, and excitement around the GwenSeven Saga, highlighting a memorable weekend at BookCon.

Join me and team at Booth 1413 at the Javits Center in NYC this weekend. I'll be in booth and checking out the convention throughout the weekend.