Save the dates for the most romantic event at the Library! Romance GenreCon 2023 returns August 3-5 at the Woodneath Library Center and its new auditorium in Kansas City, MO.
In addition to the Romance Writers Pre-Conference, meet your favorite romance authors at the Fan Festival welcome party and enjoy the Lady KC Reading Salon hosted by romance author Cathy Maxwell.
Other events include a Romance State of the Union, author panels, local author book fair, and much more.
Check back soon for more information!
Romance GenreCon Schedule
Thursday, August 3
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Romance GenreCon: Biz & Craft Coffee Welcome
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Traditional vs Indie Publishing: What's Best for YOU?
1:30 - 5:15 p.m.
1:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Putting the HA(ha) in HEA: Injecting Humor Into Your Romance
3:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Friday, August 4
8:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Amplify Your Creativity and Gain Productivity
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Build Your Social Media Reputation for More Book Sales
1:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Books, Books, and More Books...Marketing and PR 101
Romance Mixology: Shaking Up the Tropes with Other Genres
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
*All programs require individual registration. Continue checking back for more events to be added.
Saturday, August 5
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Book Group: The Donut Trap by Julie Tieu
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Romance GenreCon: Farewell Gathering
View all Romance GenreCon 2023 programs
*All programs require individual registration. Continue checking back for more events to be added.
2023 Romance Author Lineup
- Lyssa Kay Adams
- Megan Bannen
- Irene Hannon
- K.M. Jackson
- Jayci Lee
- Janna MacGregor
- Cathy Maxwell
- Abigail Owen
- Nisha Sharma
- Mia Sosa
- Julie Tieu
Authors are subject to change. For event updates, join the Romance GenreCon Facebook group.
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