Friday October 10, 2025
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Spellbinding Social: Where Every Conversation Is a Page-Turner!
- VIP & VIP/ Industry Combo & Industry/ Authors
Kick off your evening with our Spellbinding Social, a laid-back reception designed for bibliophiles like you! Set in a cozy atmosphere, this is your chance to mingle with fellow book lovers and authors over casual drinks and high-top tables. It's the perfect backdrop for talking shop about your favorite reads, sharing book recommendations, or even diving into impromptu literary debates. So grab a drink, find a conversation that captivates you, and prepare for an evening that promises to be as engaging as a bestselling novel.
VIPS get a Blind Book Date!
8:00 - 10:00 pm
Haunted Mansion Banquet Dinner: Where Stories Come to Life—Literally!
- VIP & VIP/ Industry Combo & Industry/ Authors
Prepare for an evening of otherworldly enchantment and spine-chilling thrills at our exclusive Haunted Mansion Banquet Dinner!
Don your most ghoulish garments or elegant evening attire, but beware—our mansion’s inhabitants have a flair for drama and may not be what they seem. Will you rub shoulders with legendary authors returned from the beyond, or characters who’ve leapt off the pages of your favorite horror and fantasy books?
With surprises lurking around every cobwebbed corner, you won't know until it's too late!
Saturday October 11, 2025
9:00-9:45 (VIP & GENERAL TICKETS)
RM 1 - From Chosen to Run-away Bride - We're Talking Tropes!
Aria Bliss, Tia Marlee, Lorelei M. Hart, Neil Plakcy,
TM Witko
RM 2 - World Building Wonders
Kelle Z. Riley, Dana Claire, LE Perez, Megan O'Russel, Aurrora St. James
10:00-10:45 (VIP & GENERAL TICKETS)
RM 1 - Naughty and Nice Romance - Meet the Book Boyfriends (or girlfriends)
Nikki Rome, T.K. Lawyer, Sydney Shaw, Jo Marie DeGioia,
Jessie Cal, Lorelei M. Hart
RM 2 - Unpacking the Series
Lynda Haviland, Cheri Roman, AJ Lewis, Jessica Baker,
Joel Shulkin, MD
12:00 - 1:00 Meet Your Next Favorite Author (VIP & GENERAL TICKETS)
Join us for our "Meet Your Next Favorite Author" event, a unique gathering where book lovers can connect with exceptional authors over coffee, win exciting prizes, and collect exclusive swag. In this cozy setting, engage in meaningful conversations with various authors, explore new genres, and deepen your love for literature.
Along with delightful book-themed goodies and gourmet coffee, you'll have the chance to participate in prize draws for signed copies and special merchandise.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your reading journey and meet the authors behind your next favorite books in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere!
1-2:15
Lunch
2:30
VIP Early Entry Book Signing
3 -6
Book Signing - FREE ENTRY TO ALL.
8 - 10 Party -The Cursed Carnival After Party (VIP & GENERAL TICKETS)
The Cursed Carnival After Party transforms traditional carnival fun into an enchanting evening experience. From curious games that offer unexpected twists to a costume contest that promises fabulous rewards, this is your chance to let loose while still enjoying a touch of the surreal.
As you mingle under the shimmering lights, you'll find that this carnival holds secrets and delights that unfold as the night wears on.
Don't miss this spellbinding end to a day of literary revelry!