FAQs

  • Villains & Vixens proudly supports human artists and does not promote the use of generative AI art. Villains & Vixens will not knowingly collaborate or share content containing AI imagery.

    Exhibitors agree to our anti-AI policy when accepting their invitation to Villains & Vixens and applications are dismissed if generative AI is utilized in social media, covers, etc., during the exhibitor selection process.

  • Villains & Vixens is a book event where all genres are welcome because villains and vixens can be found in every story.

  • April 22 - 24, 2027

  • Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas

    2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207

  • You can find a list of attending authors here: 2027 Attending Authors

  • You can find all of the attending Narrators, Artists & Vendors here:

    Attending Narrators

    Attending Artists

    Attending Vendors

  • Our 2027 Interest Forms are now closed.

  • Our 2027 Tickets will go on sale August 7, 2026 at 6:00PM CT

    2027 Villains & Vixens Tickets

  • Yes, all Villains & Vixens events are 18+ only

  • There will be 1,200 tickets available

  • Yes, one person can check in for multiple attendees, as long as they have the matching ID for each ticket.

  • Yes - There will be a room block, link to the room block will be included with ticket purchase.

  • The room block rate after taxes and fees is $268.53/night for a standard double occupancy room. The resort fee is optional and can be added on for an additional $32/night when making your reservation, this includes:

    • Two complimentary bottles of water at check in

    • Standard guest room WiFi internet access up to 3 devices

    • Daily access to Verandah Athletic Club & Spa

    • 15% off Spa Services

    • Access to JadeWaters resort pool (seasonal) for registered guests

  • Parking at the hotel will be $25/day for guests staying at the Hilton Anatole and 50% off the daily rate for those that are local driving in for the event during the day. 

  • Yes, we will have security present during all event hours

  • Absolutely! If you are an attendee and need additional assistance during Villains & Vixens, please fill out this form to help ensure Villains & Vixens is a great experience for you: Villains & Vixens 2027 ADA Accommodations

    You can also review our Accessibility and ADA FAQs here: Villains & Vixens 2027 ADA FAQs

  • Yes, we will be utilizing a wrist band system and authors who we are anticipating will have long lines will be ticketed for crowd control purposes.

    More information on who will be a ticketed author will be announced closer to the event date and our Yapp app will be utilized for line updates.

  • We couldn’t do Villains & Vixens without all of our amazing volunteers! Volunteer forms for our 2027 event will open up later this year!

  • Yes, you can bring your own books. Some authors will have books for purchase at their table and many will have pre-orders.

  • You can bring as many books as you desire, however, there is a limit of three (3) books per signing author.

  • Yes - Carts can be no larger than 18x18

    No suitcases, wagons or large/XL size Hulken’s will be permitted