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National Bestselling Author Tori Eldridge Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2026 Sonoran Writers Conference
Mesa, Arizona — [March 26] — The Anthology, Inc. is proud to announce that acclaimed thriller author Tori Eldridge will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Sonoran Writers Conference, taking place May 9, 2026 at Benedictine University Mesa.
The Sonoran Writers Conference is a full-day gathering of writers, authors, editors, and publishing professionals designed to help creatives sharpen their craft and grow their careers through workshops, panels, and networking opportunities. The conference brings together voices from across the literary world to share insights on writing, publishing, and building an audience.
Eldridge is the national bestselling author of the Lily Wong thriller series, including The Ninja Daughter, The Ninja’s Blade, and The Ninja Betrayed. Her work has received multiple accolades, including nominations for the Anthony, Lefty, and Macavity Awards, and she won the 2021 Crimson Scribe Award for Best Book of the Year.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Eldridge has had an extraordinary career spanning multiple creative disciplines. Before becoming a novelist, she performed as an actress, singer, and dancer on Broadway, television, and film. She is also a fifth-degree black belt in To-Shin Do ninjutsu, and her martial arts background informs the action and authenticity of her fiction.
“As a storyteller whose work crosses cultures, genres, and artistic mediums, Tori Eldridge brings a unique perspective on creativity and resilience,” said conference organizer Bob Nelson. “Her experience in publishing, performance, and martial arts offers writers an inspiring example of how diverse life experiences can shape compelling stories. These are the kind of uplifting speakers we want to motivate our writing community to their best work.”
The 2026 Sonoran Writers Conference will feature keynote presentations, expert panels, workshops, and opportunities for authors to connect with fellow writers and publishing professionals. Organized by Anthology, the Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting literary arts since 1994, the conference continues its mission of supporting writers and strengthening the regional literary community.
Registration information, conference updates, and additional programming details are available at:
https://www.anthology.org/index.php/sonoran-writers-conference
Writers interested in attending are encouraged to register early and participate in what promises to be an inspiring day of learning, creativity, and community.
Tori can be found online at: https://torieldridge.com
About the Sonoran Writers Conference
The Sonoran Writers Conference is an annual literary event hosted by Anthology, bringing together writers, publishers, and literary professionals for a full day of panels, presentations, and networking designed to help writers improve their craft and expand their publishing opportunities.
About Anthology, inc.
Anthology is a nonprofit literary organization founded in 1994 to promote poetry, prose, and literary arts in the greater Phoenix area through events, publications, and community engagement programs. Anthology can be found online at https://anthology.org.
