Rachel Howzell Hall is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of 16 novels, including the bestselling thriller Fog and Fury, and the Good Morning America Book Club selection, The Last One. The Cruel Dawn (2025) is the explosive second book in her Vallendor series, a sweeping fantasy romance (romantasy) where gods bleed, realms fall and one woman stands between salvation and ruin
Santa Barbara Writers Conference's Evening Program • June 21-25, 2026
For over five decades, writers from around the world have gathered at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference to rub elbows with fellow writers, well-known authors, and publishing professionals. Join us this summer for our 52nd year and become a part of this ongoing literary legacy.
Sunday, June 21 • Fannie Flagg
Monday, June 22 • Kerri Schlottman
Tuesday, June 23 • Jess Walter
Wednesday, June 24 • Rachel Howzell Hall
Thursday, June 25 • Adriana Trigiani