Panels
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Friday, October 31st
Session 1:
10:00AM - 10:45AM
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Monstrous Fun, Tentacles, Anybody?
Monster Romance: Orcs, vampires, and creatures beyond—why are readers (and writers) so drawn to love stories that defy the human norm? Let’s dig into the appeal.
Moderated by Elizabeth Stephens. Panelists: Angela Seals, C.D. Reiss, Dalia Davies, L.E. Eldridge, Sajni Patel
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What's in A Beach Read? Is it the setting, the tone, or just that summer feeling? Let’s talk about what makes a romance the perfect escape—and why some books just feel like sunshine. We are hoping to include conversations about how even perceived “beach reads” can speak to or move readers, with the topics they bring up whether connected to identity or experiences such as heartache, grief, fraught familial dynamics, social justice causes, and more. Jasmine Guillory’s work is a good example of how folks perceive her work as a “beach reads,” but they still weave in important topics like fatphobia, ageism, incarceration, interracial romance, and more. This panel will highlight the substance and impact beach reads can have and remind us that all media has its place in publishing and readership.
Moderated by Andie J. Christopher. Panelists: Alexis Castellanos, E.M. Wilson, Lyla Lee, Mia Sosa, Suleena Bibra
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Power Dynamics in Romance: Workplace, Forbidden, and more!
Power Dynamics Office romances are full of tension—both the sexy kind and the ethical kind. How do authors balance real-world power imbalances with fantasy-worthy chemistry?
Moderated by Ava Rani.
Panelists: Cara Tanamachi/Cara Lockwood, J. Nell, Jamie Wesley, Tanvier Peart, Victoria Lum
Session 2:
11:15AM - 12:00AM
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Love and Disability: Romance has room for every kind of love story.
How are authors writing disabled characters with agency, desire, and the same shot at happily-ever-afters?
Moderated by M.L. Preston.
Panelists: Caroline Frank, K.C. Mills, Melissa Whitney, Peyton Corinne, Trish Anderson
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The Use of Non-English Language in Romance: From casual endearments to full conversations.
How do non-English words shape a romance? We’ll discuss authenticity, accessibility, and the beauty of multilingual love stories.
Moderated by Laura Taylor Namey. Panelists: A.E. Cosby/Anissa Cosby, Eliza McArthur, Julio Maxwell, Kaye Rockwell, Swati Teerdhala
Saturday, November 1st
9:00AM - 9:45AM
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Lights, Camera, Passion!: Entertainment-Set Romances:
Romances about actors, writers, and artists let us peek behind the curtain. What makes these meta love stories so compelling?
Moderated by Amy Spalding. Panelists: Carlyn Greenwald, Falon Ballard, Jayci Lee, Joss Richard, Regina Black
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Full-Bodied Romance: Body Neutrality and Fat Main Characters:
Fat protagonists deserve more than just "before and after" arcs. How is romance embracing body positivity without making weight a plot point?
Moderated by Gabriella Gamez. Panelists: Addy DuLac, Alx Chan Yee, J.J. Arias, LaQuette, Rita A. Gordon
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Dark Yet Delicious: Ethics of Dark Romance:
Romance pushes boundaries—but where’s the line between fantasy and harm? Let’s talk tropes, reader responsibility, and the genre’s complexities.
Moderated by Jocelyne Soto. Panelists: Cynthia A. Rodriguez, Elle Diaz, Evelyn Leigh, J.L. Lora, Sade Rena/S. Rena
Session 4:
10:15AM - 11:00AM
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