Cincinnati celebrates the queens of indie writing, bringing in star female authors to speak, sign and mingle for two days. Keynote authors, among 17 speakers, include Abbi Glines (bestselling author of the Too Far series) and Samantha Young (hit author of On Dublin Street). There will also be panels, cupcake breaks, a Royal Affair Awards Ceremony and after-parties. Ticket options range from full two-day passes with food to free for fans just wanting their books signed.
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25. $40-$70; free signing. Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-The-Rhine, queencityindiecon.com.