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Romancing the Craft is a one-day event aimed toward marginalized unpublished and published romance authors which offers them programming to develop their craft, to learn from masters of the genre, and advance their careers through valuable networking opportunities with peers and other industry professionals. All tickets will be general admission tickets, giving attendees access to the following: Masterclass workshop: Universal Fantasies with Theodora Taylor Luncheon discussion: ID Scratching Romance with Ali Hazelwood and Elizabeth Stephens Keynote plenary session: Creative Conviction with Kennedy Ryan and Adriana Herrera Breakout Sessions 1: Sex and Tension with Mia Hopkins OR Editorial Process with Kerri Buckley, Acquisitions Director at Dreamscape Media Breakout Sessions 2: Culture as Character with Natalie Caña OR Writing Queer HEAs with JJ Arias and Julian Winters Free headshots by Emma Jane Photos Pitching sessions with agents and publishing staff Cocktail mixer On-site check in begins at 7am and activities begin at 8:45am. The event will end at 7:30pm. A more detailed schedule will be provided in the confirmation email. Check out our website: www.romancingthecraft.com. If you have any questions, please email us at romancingthecraft@steamylitcon.com. Please note that these tickets are non-refundable.
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Get up close and personal with some of your favorite authors at an intimate event. Mingle with these authors and 49 other attendees while you have some food and drinks. Abigail Owen Adib Khorram Adriana Herrera Ali Hazelwood Alicia Thompson Angela Montoya Ava Rani Ebony LaDelle Ehigbor Okosun Elizabeth Stephens Jayci Lee Jo Segura Kay Cove Kaylie Smith Kristina Forest Lauren Billings of Christina Lauren N.E. Davenport/Nia Davenport Navessa Allen Nikki Payne Nisha Sharma Rachel Lynn Solomon Regina Black Susan Lee Tanvier Peart Please note that this fundraiser event is for you to get to know the authors and some bookish friends. We ask that you refrain from bringing any items to get signed by the authors to the fundraiser event. This package also comes with two (2) fast passes for Steamy Lit Con 2025 signing sessions. Each fast pass will allow you to jump to the front of one line during the signing sessions. You will get two fast passes, so you can jump to the front of the line twice, and they can be used on either day. The tickets to this fundraiser event are nonrefundable. If you would like to transfer your ticket for this fundraiser event to another person, email steamylitcon@steamylit.com. The ticket transfer deadline is October 23rd. If you have any questions about this event, please email us at steamylitcon@steamylit.com.
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Steamy Lit Con is a romance book convention with two full days of building relationships, connecting with other romance readers and authors, and talking about your favorite fictional book bae! We will have several different panels, keynote speakers, 2 signing sessions to get your items and books signed by your favorite romance author. Three meals are also included. Check out our author line up here! Author line up is still being updated daily as we announce authors. The schedule will be posted to our website when available. See our FAQs for more information. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable. Please note that masks are not required but strongly encouraged for this event. See our linktr.ee for more important links!
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Steamy Lit Con is a romance book convention with two full days of building relationships, connecting with other romance readers and authors, and talking about your favorite fictional book bae! We will have several different panels, keynote speakers, 2 signing sessions to get your items and books signed by your favorite romance author. Three meals are also included. Two-day tickets include two signing sessions, panels, two night events, three meals and a swag bag. The ticket includes access to all the activities planned for the two days of the event (October 31st - November 1st). One-day tickets include access to all the activities planned for the one day that it is purchased for. Friday, October 31st one-day ticket Included: Two meals (breakfast and lunch) and entry to all Friday activities. **Not included: Swag bag** Saturday, November 1st one-day ticket Included: One meal (brunch) and entry to all Saturday activities **Not included: Swag bag** **Please note that an event shirt is not included in this ticket purchase.** Check out our author line up here! Author line up is still being updated daily as we announce authors. See the schedule here. See our FAQs for more information. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable. Please note that masks are not required but strongly encouraged for this event. See our linktr.ee for more important links! Tickets are available for purchase through October 9, 2025.
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Steamy Lit Con is a romance book convention with two full days of building relationships, connecting with other romance readers and authors, and talking about your favorite fictional book bae! We will have several different panels, keynote speakers, 2 signing sessions to get your items and books signed by your favorite romance author. Three meals are also included. Two-day tickets include two signing sessions, panels, two night events, three meals and a swag bag. The ticket includes access to all the activities planned for the two days of the event (October 31st - November 1st). One-day tickets include access to all the activities planned for the one day that it is purchased for. Friday, October 31st one-day ticket Included: Two meals (breakfast and lunch) and entry to all Friday activities. **Not included: Swag bag** Saturday, November 1st one-day ticket Included: One meal (brunch) and entry to all Saturday activities **Not included: Swag bag** **Please note that an event shirt is not included in this ticket purchase.** Check out our author line up here! Author line up is still being updated daily as we announce authors. See the schedule here. See our FAQs for more information. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable. Please note that masks are not required but strongly encouraged for this event. See our linktr.ee for more important links! Tickets are available for purchase through October 9, 2025.
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Steamy Lit Con is a romance book convention with two full days of building relationships, connecting with other romance readers and authors, and talking about your favorite fictional book bae! We will have several different panels, keynote speakers, 2 signing sessions to get your items and books signed by your favorite romance author. Three meals are also included. Two-day tickets include two signing sessions, panels, two night events, three meals and a swag bag. The ticket includes access to all the activities planned for the two days of the event (October 31st - November 1st). One-day tickets include access to all the activities planned for the one day that it is purchased for. Friday, October 31st one-day ticket Included: Two meals (breakfast and lunch) and entry to all Friday activities. **Not included: Swag bag** Saturday, November 1st one-day ticket Included: One meal (brunch) and entry to all Saturday activities **Not included: Swag bag** **Please note that an event shirt is not included in this ticket purchase.** Check out our author line up here! Author line up is still being updated daily as we announce authors. See the schedule here. See our FAQs for more information. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable. Please note that masks are not required but strongly encouraged for this event. See our linktr.ee for more important links! Tickets are available for purchase through October 9, 2025.
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