JordanCon is a Science Fiction/Fantasy literature convention founded in honor of Robert Jordan, author of the Wheel of Time. Taking place each April in Atlanta, GA, JordanCon is a tax exempt 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, whose proceeds benefit the Mayo Clinic.
2026 Memberships Are Now Available!
Mark your calendars for April 17-19, 2026, for the 18th annual JordanCon: TanchiCon!
Our 2026 Guests of Honor are:
P. Djelli Clark, Literary Guest of Honor
Sara Felix, Artist Guest of Honor
Watch the JordanCon social media (Facebook, BlueSky, and Instagram), Discord channel, and blog for important announcements and fun information about the upcoming JordanCon.
We’re so looking forward to welcoming you home in 2026!
Blog Posts
One-on-One with a Guest
Are you writing? Is the novel completed? Already self-published? Then these fifteen-minute sessions are for you. Last year we started the mentorship sessions at the Authors Workshop and the writers loved them. This year, we have even more pitch opportunities if your...
Lend a Hand, Land Some Loot
Volunteering at JordanCon is a great way to meet friends and help make the Con a huge success. But did you also know that as a volunteer, you have the chance to win awesome prizes via our daily raffles? Here's the scoop: -If you volunteer on Thursday, you're entered...
Janci Patterson at the Authors Workshop Track
Janci Patterson writes science fiction, fantasy, and romance. She’s best known for her collaborations with Brandon Sanderson in his Skyward and Alcatraz vs the Evil Librarians series. Join us at 10 p.m. on Saturday with a special workshop...
JordanCon Needs YOU to Volunteer!
JordanCon thrives thanks to the amazing support of our volunteers, and we'd love for you to be part of the magic! Volunteering is a fantastic way to contribute to this special convention. Not only will you walk away with a sense of satisfaction at helping to make...
Welcome to the City
Welcome to TanchiCon! The capital of intrigue, culture, and your next favorite weekend. If this is your first JordanCon, let’s get the most important thing out of the way first: you do not need to know everything, read everything, or recognize everyone to belong here....
Flash Fiction
Robby Hilliard facilitates the Flash Fiction Workshop on Saturday where writers gather to write and share from prompts. A crowd favorite each year! We have exciting news as we expand the workshop to another hour where Robby and the attendees polish their pieces...
Mentorship and Pitches
all that will be shall balance on the point of a sword Would you like to chat one-on-one with an industry professional, or do you have a pitch for a publisher? This is for you. Last year we started fifteen-minute sessions at the Authors Workshop, and it went...
Saturday Slush
What was exalted is cast down; what was cast down is raised up We'll have two sessions of the Saturday Slush, a crowd favorite. Submit up to 600 words to be read for a panel of industry professionals to get their feedback on your work. This will be anonymous, unless...
The Friday Night Workshop
With his coming are the dread fires born again Every year, Jordan Con writers assemble on Friday night for a couple of hours and review short sections of work. You can submit up to 1,000 words for review by your peers and industry professionals. This tradition has...
What’s Up at JordanCon’s Authors Workshop Track in 2026
Writers, are you ready to level up? The Authors Workshop track will bring you some old favorites, offering opportunities for professional reviews of your writing. Qualified feedback is crucial (all workshops included in your membership) We're hoping to get authorized...
