I’ve done some posts about romance gatherings in various locations, but clearly, that was in the Before Times. During the Quarantimes, we do all the things virtually! (Except for the deeply fraught search through every closet and old travel kit for a single barrette or hair tie. That was not virtual. It was futile, however. I haven’t had long hair in more than a decade.)
I’ve got a whole bunch of events to tell you about online, and I’m going to list them chronologically. Put them in your calendars and check the cabinets for snacks and drinks, because there are several opportunities ahoy to gather with your fellow romance fans online!
May 27, 2020
7:00pm ET: Authors Sonali Dev and Kennedy Ryan in conversation
Hosted by Cary Memorial Library, Lexington, MA.
We love book birthdays! We’re so pleased to have authors Sonali Dev and Kennedy Ryan join us at Cary Library – they both have new books coming out on May 26th! Sonali’s Recipe for Persuasion, is the 2nd in her series of an Indian Jane Austen-esque family. Kennedy’s Queen Move, explores the destructive power of secrets and lies. Please grab yourself a piece of birthday cake to help us celebrate these authors, their books, and their journeys in the publishing world.
Registration is required for this program and space is limited. Registration and details on the Cary Library Website
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May 29, 2020
6:00pm ET: Loyalty Bookstore Date Night with Alyssa Cole, Farrah Rochon, Kwana Jackson, and Ruby Lang!
Join host Alyssa Cole and a diverse group of Romance writers every other Friday! The Loyalty storefronts might be closed, but our love for Romancelandia never shuts down. You can simply RSVP for the link to the event or RSVP and purchase a coupon to use towards the purchase of books at Loyalty.
Our third evening is a date with the lovely ladies Farrah Rochon, Kwana Jackson, and Ruby Lang! We’ll chat about writing during Covid-19, our favorite tropes, and whatever else comes to mind during this free flowing chat with host Alyssa Cole.
This event is free and open to the public, but you need to RSVP to get the link to the event.
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6:30pm ET: Really Reading Romance Authors Series
Really Reading Romance, a book club based out of D.C.’s East City Bookshop, is hosting weekly author talks during the quarantine. Upcoming events include conversations with Alexa Martin, Talia Hibbert and Martha Waters. Want to join? Email reallyreadingromance@gmail.com.
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May 30, 2020
2:00pm (AZ time): Kristen Ashley Discusses Dream Maker
A special virtual event with bestselling author Kristen Ashley, who’ll be discussing her new book, DREAM MAKER, with John Charles! Tune in to Facebook Live to watch the event in real time, or check it out later on FB or Youtube.
Signed books are available exclusively from The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale AZ. Details on their website!
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June 2, 2020
7:00pm ET: Amanda in conversation with Martha Waters and Sarah Hogle
Join Amanda for an online conversation with Martha Waters, author of To Have and to Hoax, and Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each Other. Hosted by Belmont Books!
Register online via Belmont Books
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June 9, 2020
7:00pm CT: Austin Romance Book Club
Pride Month! We’re reading Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, plus discussing any other great LGBT books members have read recently.
Meeting hosted via Google hangouts. More details in the Facebook Group!
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7:00pm ET: Authors Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Kristan Higgins in conversation
Hosted by Cary Memorial Library, Lexington, MA, in celebration of publication of Dance Away with Me, and Always the Last to Know.
Books will be available for purchase, signing/personalizing (by bookplate), and shipping by Porter Square Books (by authors request).
Registration is required for this program and space is limited. Registration and details on the Cary Library Website
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June 14, 2020
6:00pm ET: Politics and Prose Romance Novel Book Club
DC’s Politics and Prose Book Club is virtual! In June we are reading Nottingham: The True Story of Robyn Hood by Anna Burke. Reach out to Darbi Bradley to be added to the zoom, and visit their Goodreads group to learn more!
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June 23, 2020
7:00pm: Virtual Author Visit – Lauren Willig
Hosted by Cary Memorial Library, Lexington, MA. Lauren’s latest book, The Summer Country, is coming out in paperback on June 9th. We hope you will join us for this very special event as Lauren talks about her books, writing, journey as an author, as well as her collaborations with other great authors.
Registration is required for this program and space is limited. Registration and details on the Cary Library Website
The Bronx Book Festival moved their festival online. It’s still June 6 but now virtual. Their romance panel, “Kissing Under NYC’s Stars,” features moderator Norma Perez-Hernandez (an editor at Kensington) and an author lineup of Zoey Castile, Kate Clayborn, Kwana Jackson, and Ruby Lang.
I’m not sure what time it is, but this tweet has more info and a link to RSVP.
https://twitter.com/thebxisreading/status/1263922581670965249?s=21
Thank you!!