The Hawaii Writers Conference announced its keynote speakers for the four-day conference in September: Joseph Finder, Karin Slaughter, Kristin Hannah, Ron Powers and Jacquelyn Mitchard and Mitch Albom.

The conference organizers also announced that lower-priced tickets for the Norah Jones Gala fundraiser are also available, with tickets starting at $100 with a one-time Friends of the Hawaii Writers Foundation membership fee.

Tickets are available online at www.hawaiiwritersconference.com.