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Romance News from the Ashland Public Library - March 29, 2023

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March 30, 2023

From: Ashland Public Library

Upcoming programs:

Programs are In-person, Hybrid, and Virtual - something for everyone! All programs are in ET (Boston time). Please click on the link to register and you'll receive the zoom link in the confirmation email - check your spam folder for it!

Still in March

Virtual: Q&A with YA Author Jenna Evans Welch!
Thursday, March 30 @ 7pm

What's better than young love, adventure, travel, good, family, and good friends? Nothing! Join us for a conversation with author Jenna Evans Welch as we discuss her books "Love & Gelato", "Love & Luck", and her most recent, "Love & Olives". We're sure you can guess the settings from the titles! Bring your questions because this is going to be rapid fire and awesome!

April

Virtual: Q&A with Author Kate Spencer
Tuesday, April 11 @ 7pm

We are thrilled to host author Kate Spencer for this very special Q&A about her incredibly fun and funny debut novel, "In a New York Minute", while also talking about all of the incredible projects she is involved in! Bring your questions as this will be a rapid fire Q&A!

Virtual: Q&A with Romance Author Mia Sosa
Wednesday, April 19 @ 7pm

If you haven't read Mia Sosa, you are missing out! Her books will bring a smile to your face, warmth to your heart, and heat to your cheeks. We are so looking forward to having this time to ask her all of our burning (pun intended) questions about her books, writing, and inspirations.

Virtual - Romance Authors Ilona Andrews and Jeaniene Frost Celebrate a Book Birthday!
Saturday, April 22 @ 4pm ET

It's a very special book birthday! We're celebrating the 2nd book from Bones' perspective - Jeaniene Frost's "Both Feet in the Grave" - another MUCH anticipated addition to her Cat and Bones series. And, who better to celebrate with than good friends Ilona and Gordon Andrews (who are well acquainted with much anticipated books!). We'll be talking books, vampires, friendship, and birthday cake (it's a BYOB party - bring your own birthday cake).

If you can't make this program when it's live but want to receive the video link, please fill out this form and we'll send it to you after the program. That will allow us to keep zoom space for those who can attend. Tnx!

May

Romancing New England RomCon - Romance Authors Festival at the Ashland Public Library
Saturday, May 20 @ 10-3pm

It's our 2nd Annual RomCon - Romance Authors Festival - LIVE and IN PERSON at the Ashland Library, MA! Meet some of your favorite romance authors, get signed books, listen in on panels, have a small group discussion, and mingle with other romance lovers. It's going to be a fabulous day!

Come hang out with some of your favorite authors (or meet some new faves!):

Jamie Beck, Loretta Chase, Nick DiDomizio, Jane C. Esther, Megan Frampton, Kristan Higgins, Julia Kent, Sandra Kitt, Regina Kyle, Caroline Linden, Sarah MacLean, and Janet Raye Stevens. We'll also have a special guest appearance by audiobook narrator, Danielle Cohen!

Click HERE for a Schedule of Events.


Virtual -Romance Panel: The Rise of Monsters (Take Two)
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

We did not get nearly enough time to talk about Monster Romance at our last panel so we're doing it again! This time, we welcome authors Ann Aguirre, Lillian Lark, Kathryn Moon, and CM Nascosta as they talk about the rising appeals of "monsters" in romance. How did "Mon-Rom" become a thing and how does it keep capturing our imaginations? This is sure to be an amazing conversation!