Get ready for an historic event! Registration is now open for all sessions!
Romance GenreCon 2022 will take place August 4-6, 2022 at Woodneath Library Center and its new auditorium in Kansas City, MO.
The Romance Writers Pre-Conference will take place Thursday-Friday, August 4-5 and will include classes to improve writing and publishing pitches. Space will be limited so early registration is suggested.
The Romance Fan Festival kicks off Friday evening August 4 with a welcome party with the guest authors followed by the Lady KC Reading Salon hosted by Cathy Maxwell. Saturday will include Coffee, Conversation, and Crafts to start the day, followed by a Romance State of the Union, author panels, book fair, and more.
Romance Writers Pre-Conference
Attendees will need to register for each session they plan on attending during the Romance Writers Pre-Conference.
Thursday, August 4
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Social Media Basics for Writers
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Everything I Needed to Know About Writing, I Learned From Kindergartners
Planning Your Brand: Being Flexible but Consistent in the Ever-Changing World of Publishing
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Copyrights, Trademarks, & Plagiarism, Oh My!
Writing Around the Black Moment
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
HE SAID/SHE SAID: The Dark Art of Snappy Dialogue
Techniques for Developing Romantic Chemistry
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 5
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Social Media Videos for Introverts
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Break the Rules; Keep Your Promises
More Than Just a Cute Cover Image
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Romance Fan Fest
Please register for each of day the Fan Fest you plan to attend.
VIP Author Dinner
VIP Author Dinner
This year you can have dinner with your favorite author at Romance GenreCon!
Pre-Order Your Books for Romance GenreCon
Pre-Order Your Books for Romance GenreCon
Make sure you have a copy of a book by your favorite author ready to sign before you get to the conference.
Historic Romance Author Lineup
Local Hotels for Romance GenreCon
Official Romance GenreCon Hotel:
Hampton Inn, Kansas City
8551 Church Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64157
Other Area Hotels: