ROMANCE-CON

We can't let the adults have all the fun at the Romance-Con! Stop in anytime today and do our special scavenger hunt celebrating love and friendship!

Meet, mingle, and purchase your next favorite read by romance authors from across the country (and Canada!) including Romance-Con's featured authors, panelists, and more.

Are you an Enemies-to-Lovers or a Fake Dating kind of reader? Stop by our Making Department any time during Romance-Con and create a free button that proudly states your trope of choice.

You, too, can be a Fabio! Stop by any time during Romance-Con for some green screen magic. Participants will leave with a (free) printed book cover image.

Visit the Fact and Fiction Department for an exhibit featuring items from our archives on love and heartbreak across the eras.

Abby Jimenez, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Just for the Summer, will talk romance, writing, and (probably) dogs followed by participant Q&A.

A panel of rom-com writers will share their secrets for creating romances that would make even Meg Ryan say, "I'll have what she's having."

From the swoony to the bonkers, historical romance is the (corset) boning the genre was built on. This panel will discuss the current state of historical romance and its post-Bridgerton renaissance.

Explore how to use social media to build your brand, grow your readership, and engage with readers online.

Join us for a live version of the Black Romance Has A History podcast!

Where do you start when your love of reading becomes an itch to write? This session will discuss practical steps for making the reader-to-writer jump and tips for new and experienced writers alike.

Writing engaging intimate scenes in your romance novel that further the plot and enhance characterization is complicated. Explore best practices for creating spice that will make your readers swoon.

Kimberly Lemming, Kathryn Moon, and C.M. Nascosta will discuss all things monster romance in this panel for readers who wished the Beast hadn’t turned human at the end. Participant Q&A to follow.

Oh, the possibilities! Celebrate queer love in all its forms with this panel of authors writing proudly for all.

We don't judge here, and there won't be any chicken wings. Stop by if you can handle the heat.

The Romance genre requires the author to write stories that are filled with humanity and aspiration. This workshop will discuss the art of writing to build connection to your reader.

Dive into the world of tarot. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your understanding, this class will guide you through the basics of tarot reading, focusing on love and relationships.

Dive into the world of tarot. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your understanding, this class will guide you through the basics of tarot reading, focusing on love and relationships.

Join our panelists as they discuss the intersection of DEI and love as a method to greater understanding. Two snaps and a circle.

500 year old fairies and blue aliens - hold on tight spider monkey! This panel of fantasy and paranormal authors will discuss writing stories with only their imaginations as the limit.

Hone your craft skills, explore popular tropes, and practice brevity on an idea for a teeny-tiny love story of 700-1200 words.

Dive into the world of tarot. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your understanding, this class will guide you through the basics of tarot reading, focusing on love and relationships.

Bestselling authors Jo Segura and Julie Soto will chat romance, publishing, and how to write swoon-worthy love interests. Participant Q&A to follow.

Dive into the world of tarot. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your understanding, this class will guide you through the basics of tarot reading, focusing on love and relationships.