2026 Event Lineup

Meet Donna Bar at Raincon 2026!

Since 1986, internationally recognized creative Donna Barr has shaped the landscape of independent arts and literature. As an early trailblazer in self-publishing and author autonomy, she has truly done it all. Come explore her work and vision. 

Meet Author Kamira Lennae at Raincon 2026!

From the rainy, pine-scented backdrop of North Bend, Washington, all the way to our Raincon stage—we are beyond thrilled to welcome the incredible Kamira Lennae to Raincon 2026!

Kamira’s journey is proof that childhood dreams are worth chasing. Ever since she could first hold a pencil, she dreamed of writing stories that transport readers to new worlds. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from Washington State University, she balanced her day job as a technical writer while keeping her true passion alive. Now, she’s bringing those fantastic stories to life for all of us!

When she isn't busy crafting magical narratives, you can find Kamira exploring the world, diving into lively discussions with her book club, or cozying up with her three feline companions.

Why You Need to Meet Kamira:

* A True Local Inspiration: Hear firsthand how she turned a lifelong passion and a degree in creative writing into published fiction.

* Engaging Insights: Learn about her unique writing journey—balancing technical writing with imaginative storytelling.

* Connect & Chat: Grab a chance to meet her, talk books, and get your copies signed!

Meet J.W. Donley at Raincon 2026!

J.W. Donley is an author, editor, book designer, and publisher living in the Pacific Northwest where the Cascade Mountains meet the Salish Sea. JW is the owner of Dark Forest Press LLC through which he helps to share others’ weird and wonderful works with the world. He is the editor of Scattered: A Dark Forest Press Zine as well as a co-editor for the regional journal HamLit. JW is the author of Cats of the Pacific Northwest and 100 Unusual Prompts for Writers of Horror, Weird, and Bizarro Fiction. His short stories have appeared in anthologies from Dim Shores, HOWL Society Press, PIT, Chuckanut Editions, and on Creepy: a Horror Podcast. 

Dark Forest Press LLC is a small press in the Pacific Northwest created by J.W. Donley. He wanted to dive in and help get more books on shelves that he wanted to see out in the world. This means DFP focuses on the darker side of things: horror, weird, bizarro, dark lit, and even nonfiction of varied interest. DFP wants to publish weird stuff, beautiful stuff, and dark stuff while also focusing on putting out a book readers want to hold and show off. 

Meet Brianna Matlotke at Raincon 2026!

Brianna Malotke is a horror and romance author. She has contributed to the Hallow Ian Horror Hour TV show and podcast with Tapped House Media. Her writing is rooted in love and nightmares, often weaving the two together. She has multiple poetry collections out as well as a vampire novella series, Wicked Bites. Last year she was a Costume Judge for the MoPop’s Fashionably Undead Halloween party and won the international Azerate Poetry Prize. For more: www.malotkewrites.com