Appendix of Events

The ApollyCon 2019 Attendees Info Folder  We’ve created a one stop shop for all of the event-related information for ApollyCon 2019 attendees via our public access google drive folder! We will consistently update the files in this folder, so you’ll always have access to the most current information!   Go to http://bit.ly/ApollyCon2019-AttendeesInfoFolder to check it out! If that link isn’t working use this one: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jhnMdqz6HvOZElxxUQqnhiIExZwXE0xy?usp=sharing.

Pre-Ticketed Author Info *If you’re an ApollyCon 2019 ticket holder, this section is for you!  ICYMI, last week we posted info regarding the ticketed author process for both the Titan and Saturday signing sessions. There are some authors who will be pre-ticketed, which means they’ll have numbered wristbands available at registration before the signing.  To read up on the full info, you can do so via our website (http://www.apollyconevent.com/apollycon-2019-pre-ticketed-author-info/), or via the attendees info folder here.  To see the list of authors who are pre-ticketed, please go here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SoQ2teLvk8sM8aqcnfmrTMzz6NmtSWItER5J4jDZQHU/edit?usp=sharing

REGISTRATION HOURS *Hours subject to change Thursday: 4:30PM – 8:00PM Friday: 8AM-3PM; 6PM- 8PM (Note: Registration will be closed from 3PM-6PM so staff can move the registration station upstairs. It will then re-open at 6PM–though there’s a possibility that we may open a little before 6PM.) Saturday: 7:30AM – 3PM **Note: Registration will be located on the Independence level (the level directly below the lobby) on Thursday and Friday until 3PM. Registration will then be located on the second floor (one floor above the lobby, a slight right from the top of the escalator) Friday 6PM-8PM, and all day Saturday. For full registration information (including a checklist), go here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/194q8SVjXsbnuO02sMKffLSDTg7MA78n9NZWBd7SnivQ/edit?usp=sharing APOLLYCON 2019 EVENT SCHEDULE *Note: This schedule is subject to changes at any time; we will make announcements should any major changes occur.   Up-to-date Schedule will always be available via our website: http://www.apollyconevent.com/schedule/, as well as via the attendees info folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jJIziKU139kz4XOfHze-hdoVuIPDL95B?usp=sharing THURSDAY – MARCH 21ST  > Open to all attendees < 7:30P-9PM – INFORMAL MEET & GREET WITH APOLLYCON 2019 AUTHORS AND READERS: We are offering an opportunity for attendees to mix and mingle with some of their favorite authors, as well as fellow attendees! Note: This is not a signing event, however, you can meet and grab Images with authors from our lineup prior to the official kick-off on Friday!   ________________________________ FRIDAY – MARCH 22ND 9AM-11:50AM – PANEL PROGRAMMING (TITAN PASS HOLDERS ONLY): We will have two 50-minute panels running each hour, which will feature authors and special guests (audiobook narrators) from our lineup. To see our updated list of panelists, go to: http://www.apollyconevent.com/panels/ 2PM-5PM – TITAN SIGNING (TITAN PASSHOLDERS ONLY): This will be a 3-hour-long signing featuring ALL AUTHORS AND VENDORS in our 2019 lineup! Titan pass holders will have access to all authors in both signing rooms, and do some bookish shopping with our amazing vendors!  For the most current room assignments for each author, go here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cFo6GQG3I2Wnb-k_y1_fUimyuk8_AIQh4tOiczhXbIg/edit?usp=sharing 5:30PM-6:30PM – BOOKISH VENDOR SHOPPING > Open to all attendees <  Check out our awesome bookish vendors and pick up a fandom item or two. This is open to ALL attendees!  2019 VENDOR LINEUP: BOOK BEAU THE BOOKISH BOX & SHOP DUST AND PAGES NOVELLY YOURS CANDLES BOOK SIGNING TREASURES BLOOMING BOOKS *To learn more about our 2019 vendor lineup, go here: http://www.apollyconevent.com/vendors/ 7:00PM-8:30PM – 1,001 DARK NIGHTS SPARKLER EVENT > Open to TITAN and APOLLYON Pass Holders Only < Hosted by ApollyCon 2019 sponsor 1,001 Dark Nights, the Sparkler is their signature event; it’s a fun meet-and-greet with the attending authors in the 1,001 Dark Nights family! Attendees will be able to meet with the attending authors, and interact with them in a super fun way. Also, the first 500 attendees will receive a goody bag that will include a book, and signature swag, as well as have a chance to be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card! It’s a sparkling good time!   ________________________________ SATURDAY – MARCH 23RD 10AM-5:30PM – GENERAL SIGNING (OPEN TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS): *NOTE: Saturday’s signing will be broken up into two signing sessions: 10AM-1PM (with a break from 1-2:30PM) and 2:30-5:30PM. For the 2019 event, we split our attendees into two groups; GROUP A and GROUP B (see your ticket for your group assignment). During the first signing session (10A-1PM) GROUP A will be in the Independence Center (Exhibit Hall), and GROUP B will be in the Ballroom (a floor below the Exhibit Hall). During the second session (2:30-5:30PM) the groups will switch rooms.  For the most current room assignments for each author, go here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cFo6GQG3I2Wnb-k_y1_fUimyuk8_AIQh4tOiczhXbIg/edit?usp=sharing 9PM-12AM – APOLLYCON “DECADES DANCE” AFTER PARTY: > Open to TITAN, APOLLYON, and DEITY PASS HOLDERS ONLY < Come dressed as your favorite decade and be ready to party the night away with fellow attendees and some of our ApollyCon 2019 authors! We’ll have a DJ, TWO IMAGE BOOTHS, cash bars, and more!  The first 300 people will receive a goody bag sponsored by author Monica Murphy!  ________________________________ SUNDAY – MARCH 24TH 9:30AM-12PM –  COLLEEN HOOVER BRUNCH + Q&A (PRESENTED BY JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT): > OPEN TO BRUNCH AND Q&A ONLY TICKET HOLDERS < We will begin by having a buffet-style brunch (for those with tickets that include food), and then close things out with a fun Q&A with authors Colleen Hoover and Jennifer L. Armentrout! *For those with tickets that include the brunch: You may arrive as doors open at 9:15AM. It will be open seating, available first come, first serve. Food will be served from 9:30AM-10:30AM. The Q&A will begin shortly thereafter. Each ticket holder (who has a ticket that included the brunch and bag) will receive an exclusive ApollyCon goody bag that will have fun items from sponsors Novelly Yours (candle), Book Beau, Hello World Paper Co, and our featured authors! *For those with tickets for Q&A only: You may arrive beginning at 10:30AM to be seated in the chairs behind the banquet table seating. Theater-style seating is available first come, first serve. *If we have any swag bags left over, we will be selling them by the door for $15-20 dollars each (Price will depend on if it is a partial or full swag bag; cash only).   _____________________________________

Panel Lineup Updates:  ICYMI: Due to some author cancelations, we’ve had to update a few of our panel lineups. We’ve also updated our panel page on our website to reflect sponsorship information (some panels will have attendee giveaways), panel event room location, as well as content information!  For rundown on our panel programming, go here. (apollyconevent.com/panels), or go to the attendee info folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YYQmrrsQZwg025QfX6Z5JQbXJDM-aieg?usp=sharing

APOLLYCON TICKET THREAD Would you like to either upgrade your ticket, or would like to purchase ticket types that are currently sold out? Check out the Ticket Thread in the ApollyCon Attendees Facebook group where there are currently a bunch of resale tickets (at face value, and some are even cheaper than face value) available! This includes the Colleen Hoover brunch tickets and Titan tickets, too.  If you’re planning to either purchase resale tickets, or plan to resell tickets you’ve previously purchased, you have until March 16th to make name changes/transfer tickets, so make sure to handle it by then!

*Make sure you’ve read up on all of the ticketed author information prior to attending! You can find that file here. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vbl4j5m8NiKN_0Rm5szy7SjjnlywR23NrXnQIrv5ifo/edit?usp=sharing) 

PRE-TICKETED AUTHORS LIST:

The following authors in the Independence Center signing room will be pre-ticketed (applies to both Friday and Saturday Sessions):

1. Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. Cambria Hebert
3. CD Reiss 
4. Chelle Bliss
5. Elle Kennedy
6. Helena Hunting
7. Nicole Edwards
8. Rachel Van Dyken
9. Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby (shared table)
10. Tijan

The following authors in the Regency Ballroom signing room will be pre-ticketed (applies to both Friday and Saturday Sessions): 

1. Christina Lauren
2. Colleen Hoover
3. Cora Carmack
4. JA Huss & Johnathan McClain
5. Jay Crownover
6. Krista & Becca Ritchie
7. Kristen Callihan
8. Sarah J. Maas (*Note: Only SJM Line Lottery winners who were emailed will be able to get in line for Sarah. There will be a signature stamp available at Registration Thurs-Friday, and at the info table in the signing rooms during Friday and Saturday’s signing sessions.) 
9. T.M. Frazier

*Note: This list is subject to change between now and event day. Please make sure to check our “live” room split spreadsheet here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G_nMWhs3enif8YUPIQIuOvg7mqVZ5AICrjPfyle60Ew/edit?usp=sharing) to ensure you have the most up-to-date lineup/list. All pre-ticketed authors will be highlighted in yellow. 

PRE-TICKETED AUTHORS INFO

What does this mean? 

Per the information collected from ticket holders (via the google form in your event ticket confirmation email), we’re anticipating that 20 authors will be “high-traffic”, or in other words, “pre-ticketed” authors. 

In order to help with line control, we will be offering numbered wristbands for each of the authors for attendees to pick up prior to the signing sessions each day. (Keep reading to see which authors in each signing room will be “ticketed”.) 

Please take note: 

→ NUMBERED WRISTBANDS FOR THE TITAN SIGNING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY. 

→ NUMBERED WRISTBANDS FOR THE SATURDAY SIGNING SESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION ON SATURDAY ONLY. (We will have separate Ticketed Author wristband stations set up for GROUP A and GROUP B to make it easier for pick up.)

How will the ticketed author system work?

Before each signing: We will release 200 numbered wristbands per each “pre-ticketed” author at the wristband table(s) the morning of each signing session. This means that the numbered wristbands for the Titan signing will be available Friday morning, and the numbered wristbands for Saturday signing sessions will be available Saturday morning. Note: On Saturday we’ll have separate tables for “Group A” and “Group B” to avoid any confusion. 

During each signing session: In each room, we will call numbers (usually in groups of 10-20) to line up for each of the ticketed authors. We will also have a white board displaying the numbers we’ve called over the PA system, as we know at times it can be hard to hear when the room is busy. As each line gets shorter, we will call more numbers to line up. You may line up at any time after your number has been called, but not before.

Note: We are only making 200 wristbands available (per pre-ticketed author) per session (including Titan, and both Saturday sessions), and once the highest number that was distributed (for that author/session) gets called, we will open that author’s line for the remaining portion of that signing session, if time permits. On the whiteboard we’ll write “OPEN” next to the ticketed author’s name(s) who no longer require numbered wristbands for their line.  *Exceptions will be made for any authors whose lines are getting too long (blocking tables/walkways), in which case we’ll be prepared to distribute additional numbered wristbands at that author’s table/line to help with line control as time permits.

If you get a numbered wristband and have more than 3 items to be signed for that ticketed author: You can line up again once all of the numbers have been called for that author as time permits.

How many wristbands per author am I able to pick up? 

You may only pick up ONE wristband PER PRE-TICKETED AUTHOR. Note: Titan attendees who may need wristbands for Saturday’s session must come back Saturday morning to pick those up. Also, make sure you have either your badge (Titan, Apollyon, Deity) or event tag (GA) when coming to pick up wristbands so we can confirm you’re an event attendee. 

What happens if all 200 wristbands (per author) are handed out?

We’ll make an announcement in the ApollyCon Attendees Facebook group if we run out of wristbands before a signing session begins. We’ll also have staff in the registration area/at the ticketed author wristband table(s) who will inform those in line if we no longer have wristbands left. Also, if there are still wristbands available for a pre-ticketed author within 30 minutes of the signing/session starting, we’ll take them into the corresponding signing room and have the line staff at those author’s table distributing them at the end of that line. 

Will the ticketed author system apply for the Titan signing?

The pre-ticketed author process will be the same for BOTH the Titan and general signing sessions. The pre-ticketed author list will also be the same for both days as well. 

My friend and I both have wristbands for the same author, but different numbers. Can we line up together?

Depending on which of you has the higher number on your wristband, you can line up together once that higher number has been called. As mentioned above, you can lineup at any time after your number has been called. Just be mindful that due to the time constraints with each signing session, it is possible that not all numbers will get called. 

Is it possible that other authors not listed under “pre-ticketed” will have numbered wristbands during the signing sessions?

Short answer: YES. 

Long answer: We will have staff monitoring both signing rooms (during Friday and Saturday sessions) to keep an eye on line/table traffic. If we see that an author’s line is getting a bit crowded, we’ll begin distributing numbered wristbands at the end of that line. Any authors who get ticketed “on-the-fly” in the room will get added to our white board, and will have an ApollyCon staff member stationed at the line to hand out wristbands for attendees to come back once their number has been called. 

If I get a numbered wristband, does that mean I’m guaranteed a spot in line?

Time permitting, yes. However, we cannot guarantee that each attendee will get to see every author in our lineup due to time limitations per session. Know that we will do everything we can to get everyone through the lines in a timely fashion, but know that once each session ends, we will completely clear both signing rooms immediately. Please plan to prioritize accordingly. Keep in mind that some authors may also make arrangements to meet with readers after the signing(s) end, so keep an eye on the ApollyCon Attendees Facebook group as we’ll post updates in there during the event. 

What if I pre-ordered books from a ticketed author, and I’m not able to get one of the numbered wristbands before they’re all gone? 

If you are unable to get a wristband for a pre-ticketed/ticketed author, and are not able to get to their table within the allotted time, we will work out a way for you to still be able to get the books you’ve paid for. Each pre-ticketed author will have an event staff member standing at that line/table, so if you’re unable to get through that author’s line within the last 30 mins of that session, let that staff member know so they can assist you.

Registration Hours:

*Hours subject to change

Thursday: 4:30PM – 8:00PM

Friday: 8AM-3PM; 6PM- 8PM ← Registration will be closed from 3PM-6PM so staff can move the registration station upstairs. It will then re-open at 6PM (though there’s a possibility that we may open a little before 6PM).

Saturday: 7:30AM – 3PM 

Note: Registration will be located on the Independence level (the level directly below the lobby) on Thursday and Friday until 3PM.

Registration will then be located on the second floor (one floor above the lobby, a slight right from the top of the escalator) Friday 6PM-8PM, and all day Saturday. 

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Registration Checklist – BEFORE March 15th:

1. Make sure that the name(s) on your ticket(s) matches with the Image ID of the person who is picking it up. PLAN TO BRING YOUR GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IMAGE ID OR PASSPORT TO CHECK IN AT EVENT REGISTRATION. Note: If you have multiple tickets under one name, you’ll be able to check in for all correlating tickets at the same time. 
2. If you are planning to resell/transfer any tickets to a new person, make sure that any changes (name, email, etc) gets done within Eventbrite no later than 11:59PM EST on March 14th, 2019. *If you’re having any issues, please contact Malissa at [email protected]. 
3. Make sure you familiarize yourself with your group assignment associated with your ticket(s). This group assignment only applies to Saturday’s signing sessions. (See the Signing info folder for more details).
4. Check the registration schedule/hours between now and event week in case we make any updates. Note: You can check in at registration any day we’re open. There are no special days/times for specific ticket types. We highly recommend that you check in at event registration at your earliest convenience before Saturday, if possible. 

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ON-SITE EVENT REGISTRATION PROCESS: 

1. We will have tables set up by last name, so get in the line that corresponds with the first letter of the last name your ticket is under. Note: you will only be able to pick up ticket(s) that are under your name. You will not be able to pick up tickets for friends/family members unless they are in line with you (and can present their Image ID). 
2. Upon arriving at the table, you’ll let the ApollyCon staff member know the following info: 
   1. YOUR NAME
   1. YOUR TICKET TYPE (if you have multiple under your name, let them know all ticket types if applicable)
   1. YOUR GROUP ASSIGNMENT (Group A or B) 
3. Here’s what you will receive upon checking in depending on ticket type: 

1. TITAN PASS HOLDERS:Standard Laminated Titan badge w/event lanyardTitan Swag BagJLA Book (you’ll get the title selected when your ticket was purchased)ApollyPin (Collector’s Enamel Pin)Group Assignment Wristband (to wear on Saturday)

• APOLLYON PASS HOLDERS:Standard Laminated Apollyon badge w/event lanyardApollyon ToteBook donated by an ApollyCon author (various titles will be available; each Apollyon pass holder will get one)ApollyPin (Collector’s Enamel Pin)Group Assignment Wristband (to wear on Saturday)

• DEITY PASS HOLDERS:Printed Deity badge and badge holder w/event lanyardGroup Assignment Wristband (to wear on Saturday)

• GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET HOLDERS:General Admission Adhesive name tagGroup Assignment Wristband (to wear on Saturday)

• Once you’ve picked up all of your items, you can go over to the ticketed author wristband table(s) to get any numbered wristbands for any authors who are pre-ticketed. Note: If you have a Titan ticket, you can pick up numbered wristbands for the Titan signing either Friday. Numbered wristbands for Saturday’s signing will not be available until SATURDAY MORNING at the earliest, including those with Titan tickets. 

We expect that registration will be very busy on Saturday morning. If you’re able to come by Thursday or Friday to register, we highly recommend it. Picking up pre-ticketed author wristbands will go faster if you have either you attendee badge and group (cloth) wristband with you, as you’ll need to show event staff working those tables to get numbered wristbands. Each person will be limited to ONE numbered wristband (per ticketed author). 

Make sure you’ve read through the pre-ticketed author info (below) so you can plan accordingly!

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File last updated: March 9, 2019

BOOKSTORE HOURS: 

FRIDAY: 9AM-6PM 

SATURDAY: 8AM-4PM

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Here’s the list of titles being offered from B&N onsite this year, including a few super special offers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tcv3dAXbJ5gJHM9Ga5bgV_xs7ruCaSZ2/view?usp=sharing

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The ApollyCon 2019 Attendees Info Folder 

We’ve created a one stop shop for all of the event-related information for ApollyCon 2019 attendees via our public access google drive folder!

We will consistently update the files in this folder, so you’ll always have access to the most current information!  

Go to http://bit.ly/ApollyCon2019-AttendeesInfoFolder to check it out!

If that link isn’t working use this one:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jhnMdqz6HvOZElxxUQqnhiIExZwXE0xy?usp=sharing.

The ApollyCon 2019 Attendees Info Folder 

We’ve created a one stop shop for all of the event-related information for ApollyCon 2019 attendees via our public access google drive folder!

We will consistently update the files in this folder, so you’ll always have access to the most current information!  

Go to http://bit.ly/ApollyCon2019-AttendeesInfoFolder to check it out!

If that link isn’t working use this one:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jhnMdqz6HvOZElxxUQqnhiIExZwXE0xy?usp=sharing.

Things to note about our on-site bookseller: 

• The bookstore will be open both FRIDAY and SATURDAY. 
• The bookstore will be located in the Washington rooms, on the ballroom level. (To see the hotel layout, go here: https://assets.hyatt.com/content/dam/hyatt/hbm/regency/wasrc/01/WASRC_HR_Crystal_City_FP_33555.pdf)
• As a reminder, you CAN use you B&N membership card but you MUST either bring it with you or a print out of your card. They will not be able to look it up for you.
• Major credit cards and cash will be accepted.
• If you ordered any titles via author preorder forms, they will NOT be at the bookstore. Any author preorders are to be picked up from the author’s table during the signing sessions.

Author/Vendor/Table	Room
A. ZAVARELLI	Independence
AC GAUGHEN	Independence
AJ PINE	Independence
ALEX GRAYSON	Independence
AMALIE HOWARD	Independence
AMANDA BOUCHET	Independence
AMBER LYNN NATUSCH	Independence
AMY BRIGGS	Independence
ANDIE J. CHRISTOPHER	Independence
ANDREA JOAN	Ballroom
ANDREW SHAFFER	Ballroom
APRIL HUNT	Independence
AURORA ROSE REYNOLDS	Independence
AVERY FLYNN	Independence
B.B. REID	Ballroom
BB EASTON	Independence
BETH EHEMANN	Ballroom
BETHANY LOPEZ	Ballroom
Blooming Books	Independence
Book Beau	Independence
Book Signing Treasures	Independence
Bookworm Box	Independence
BRIGHTON WALSH	Independence
BRIGID KEMMERER	Independence
CAMBRIA HEBERT	Independence
CD REISS	Independence
CHANEL CLEETON	Independence
CHELLE BLISS	Independence
CHELSEA MUELLER	Independence
CHRISTI BARTH	Ballroom
CHRISTINA LAUREN	Ballroom
CINDI MADSEN	Independence
COLLEEN HOOVER	Ballroom
COLLEEN HOUCK	Independence
CORA CARMACK	Ballroom
DAMON SUEDE	Independence
DANIELLE PEARL	Ballroom
DEBRA ANASTASIA	Independence
Doodles by Christina	Independence
Dust & Pages	Independence
DYLAN ALLEN	Independence
ELISABETH STAAB	Independence
ELISE KOVA	Independence
ELLE CHRISTENSEN/FIONA DAVENPORT	Independence
ELLE KENNEDY	Independence
GIA RILEY	Ballroom
GINA L. MAXWELL	Ballroom
GOLDEN CZERMAK	Independence
HELENA HUNTING	Independence
HILARIA ALEXANDER	Independence
J.L. BALDWIN	Ballroom
J.L. BECK	Ballroom
JA HUSS & JOHNATHAN MCCLAIN	Ballroom
JAY CROWNOVER	Ballroom
JENNIFER BLACKWOOD	Ballroom
JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT	Independence
JEWEL E. ANN	Ballroom
JEX LANE	Ballroom
K.K. ALLEN	Ballroom
KAMI GARCIA	Ballroom
KATHARINE MCGEE	Ballroom
KATIE MCGARRY	Independence
KENDALL GREY	Independence
KENNEDY RYAN	Independence
KIMBERLY KINCAID	Independence
KISHAN PAUL	Independence
KRISTA & BECCA RITCHIE	Ballroom
KRISTEN CALLIHAN	Ballroom
KRISTEN SIMMONS/SIERRA KINCADE	Independence
KT GRANT	Independence
LAURA KAYE	Ballroom
LAURA THALASSA	Ballroom
LAUREN DANE	Independence
LEA NOLAN	Ballroom
LETEISHA NEWTON	Independence
LIA RILEY	Independence
LILA FELIX	Independence
LISA MAXWELL	Independence
LIV MORRIS	Ballroom
LIZZY MASON	Independence
Lyric Audiobooks	Independence
MARI CARR	Independence
MARNI MANN	Ballroom
MARY LINDSEY/MARISSA CLARKE	Independence
MARY TING/M. CLARKE	Independence
MEGAN ERICKSON	Independence
MICALEA SMELTZER	Independence
MIRANDA KENNEALLY	Independence
MONICA MURPHY	Ballroom
NICOLE EDWARDS	Independence
Novelly Yours	Independence
PINTIP DUNN	Ballroom
PIPER J. DRAKE	Independence
RACHEL HARRIS	Ballroom
RACHEL HIGGINSON	Ballroom
RACHEL VAN DYKEN	Independence
REBECCA YARROS	Independence
RILEY HART	Independence
ROBIN COVINGTON	Independence
ROCHELLE PAIGE/FIONA DAVENPORT	Independence
Romance Narrators	Independence
RUTH CLAMPETT	Ballroom
S.J. WEST	Ballroom
SARAH J. MAAS	Ballroom
SARAH ROBINSON	Independence
SARINA BOWEN & TANYA EBY	Independence
SEASON VINING	Ballroom
SHAILA PATEL	Independence
SIOBHAN DAVIS	Independence
SONALI DEV	Ballroom
SOPHIE JORDAN	Ballroom
SUZANNE YOUNG	Independence
TERRI E. LAINE	Independence
The Bookish Box	Independence
TIA GIACALONE	Independence
TIFFANY REISZ	Ballroom
TIJAN	Independence
TM FRAZIER	Ballroom
TRISH MCCALLAN	Ballroom
WENDY HIGGINS	Independence
ZOEY CASTILE/ZORAIDA CORDOVA	Independence

11:00 AM — 5:00 PM

Registration

Location: International Ballroom Lobby

12:30 PM — 1:15 PM

Writing Craft

Location: International D

Featuring Beverly Jenkins, Tessa Bailey, Tracey Livesay, and Mia Sosa

It’s time to learn from the masters themselves! If you’re looking for practical tips and trips to jump-start your romance novel, be sure to join Beverly Jenkins, Tessa Bailey, Tracey Livesay, and Mia Sosa as they discuss the ins and outs of writing romance.

1:30 PM — 2:15 PM

Speed Round/Never Have I Ever

Location: International F

Featuring Julie Kagawa, Eva Leigh, Alyssa Cole, Lori Wilde, Mia Sosa, and Lori Foster

Never have I ever…shared an afternoon dishing with some of my favorite romance authors—but that’s all about to change! Join Alyssa Cole, Eva Leigh, Mia Sosa, Lori Foster, Lori Wilde, and Julie Kagawa as they play this classic game and share secrets and stories. Never will you ever forget this afternoon!

1:30 PM — 2:15 PM

Speed Round/Never Have I Ever

Location: International E

Featuring Jill Shalvis, HelenKay Dimon, Tracey Livesay, Sarah MacLean, and Caroline Linden

Never have I ever…shared an afternoon dishing with some of my favorite romance authors—but that’s all about to change! Join Jill Shalvis, HelenKay Dimon, Tracey Livesay, Sarah MacLean, and Caroline Linden as they play this classic game and share secrets and stories. Never will you ever forget this afternoon!

1:30 PM — 2:15 PM

Tell Me a Secret

Location: International D

Featuring Marie Tremayne, Eloisa James, Lorraine Heath, Brenda Jackson, Joanna Shupe, and Jennifer Ryan

They’ll tell you their deepest secrets…or, will they? Marie Tremayne, Eloisa James, Lorraine Heath, Joanna Shupe, Jennifer Ryan, and Brenda Jackson get together for a saucy game-style panel where they reveal their deepest secrets…or make up stories so good, you’ll wish they were true! Like two truths and a lie, except there’s no telling how many truths will be revealed!

2:30 PM — 3:15 PM

Bananas Books

Location: International F

Featuring Sarah MacLean and Sophie Jordan

If you’ve ever read a book that made you say “and then they WHAT?!?!”, this is the panel for you. Bestselling authors Sarah MacLean and Sophie Jordan are diehard fans of bananas books—you know, the ones that made you spit out your drink and clutch your metaphorical pearls—and now they want to gush over every deliciously insane plot twist with you!

2:30 PM — 3:15 PM

Feminist Friday, Romance Edition

Location: International E

Featuring Joanna Shupe, Alisha Rai, Alyssa Cole, Jeaniene Frost, Nisha Sharma, and Megan Frampton

This #FeministFriday, let’s celebrate the fact that romance is largely for women, by women, and about women. Whether it’s through showing heroines following their dreams into male-dominated fields like STEM, kicking bad guy butt, or finding their personal HEA, romance is undeniably feminist AF! Proud feminists and bestselling authors Joanna Shupe, Alisha Rai, Alyssa Cole, Jeaniene Frost, Nisha Sharma, and Megan Frampton will discuss their favorite things about feminist romance.

2:30 PM — 3:15 PM

The Underpinnings of Romance (or an exploration of  Petticoats, Pantaloons, Panniers, Pelisses…and everything in  between!)

Location: International D

Featuring Julia Quinn, Cat Sebastian, Marie Tremayne, Eloisa James, and Vivienne Lorret

Do you find yourself daydreaming about lavish brocade ball gowns? Do you wish that you could lounge on a fainting couch in a delicate chemise, wrapped in a peignoir? Do you not have any idea what any of these words mean, but wish you did? Then you’re in luck! Join Julia Quinn, Cat Sebastian, Marie Tremayne, Eloisa James, and Vivienne Lorret for a primer on the good, bad, and ugly of historical fashion. Never let yourself be caught in a state of intellectual dishabille again!

3:30 PM — 4:15 PM

Bad Boys, Cowboys, and Farm Boys: The Men of Contemporaries

Location: International F

Featuring Lori Wilde, HelenKay Dimon, Jill Shalvis, Lori Foster, Sonali Dev, and Brenda Jackson

Nothing like a bad boy with a heart of gold, right? Or maybe you prefer a stoic cowboy with a soft side? Wait…are hard-working farm boys more your speed? Either way, Lori Wilde, HelenKay Dimon, Jill Shalvis, Lori Foster, Sonali Dev, and Brenda Jackson all have a new book boyfriend (or three) for you to swoon over. Join them for a discussion about the men of contemporary romance

3:30 PM — 4:15 PM

Kick-Ass, Killer Heroines

Location: International E

Featuring Jeaniene Frost, Jennifer Estep, Julie Kagawa, Eva Leigh, Jennifer Ryan, and Lorraine Heath

“Behind every great man is a totally kick-ass woman” – A Very Wise Person

That’s how the old adage goes, right? Well, according to these authors, it should be! Join Jeaniene Frost, Jennifer Estep, Julie Kagawa, Eva Leigh, Jennifer Ryan, and Brenda Jackson for a panel about women who absolutely slay—metaphorically and literally! Whether they’re paranormal badasses, pioneering historical activists, or stone cold contemporary gals, no problem is too tough for these ladies to solve—because they’re tougher.

3:30 PM — 5:00 PM

CLINCH IT!

Location International ABC

Featuring Julia Quinn, Nisha Sharma, Caroline Linden, Vivienne Lorret, and Megan Frampton,

Judged by Erika Tsang (editor) and Beverly Jenkins

How daring are you? Find out at this fun game-show-style event, which will pair readers with Avon authors in a series of fun challenges, with participation judged by a panel of judges. Earn points for participation! Winners take all … the books, that is! The winning team will win totes generously stuffed with books and swag, compliments of Avon.

4:30 PM — 5:15 PM

Fix ‘er Uppers

Location International E

Featuring Sally Thorne, Tessa Bailey, Sonali Dev, Alisha Rai, Sophie Jordan, and Jennifer Estep

7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Ice Cream Social

Location: Grand Ballroom

Featuring All Authors

Everyone deserves a sweet treat! Come mingle with all our authors and your lovely fellow readers for a special KissCon Weekend Affair Ice Cream Social.

8:30 PM — 11:00 PM

Pajama Party/Movie Night

Location Grand Ballroom ABC

Sponsored by Popcornopolis

Hosted by Beverly Jenkins
Featuring All Authors

Get comfy on some Chillbos, enjoy snacks provided by Popcornopolis, and join Beverly Jenkins for the movie premiere of Deadly Sexy, based on her romantic suspense novel of the same name!

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7:00 AM — 7:45 AM

Morning Yoga with Lori Wilde

Location: Grand Ballroom

Not only is Lori Wilde the author of some of your favorite cowboy contemporaries, she’s also a certified Yoga teacher! Don’t nama-stay in bed; start your day off mindfully with an invigorating yoga practice led by Lori herself. BYOYM (Bring your own yoga mat).

8:30 AM — 3:00 PM

Registration

Location: Grand Registration

9:00 AM — 9:45 AM

To All the Books I’ve Loved Before (Rom-Coms)

Location: Grand A

Featuring Mia Sosa, Tessa Bailey, Alyssa Cole, Tracey Livesay, and Sally Thorne

Calling all rom-com aficionados! If you named your pets Harry and Sally, get excited every time you hear someone say “you’ve got mail,” and have watched To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before more times than you can count, this panel is definitely for you. Join Mia Sosa, Tessa Bailey, Alyssa Cole, Tracey Livesay, and Sally Thorne for a romantic comedy lovefest!

9:00 AM — 9:45 AM

Worldbuilding

Location: Grand B

Featuring Joanna Shupe, Eva Leigh, Lori Wilde, Jeaniene Frost, and Jennifer Estep

Whether it’s making us believe that vampires live amongst us, that the London ton were reading erotic plays by A Lady of Dubious Quality, or that all of New York City’s Gilded Age elite were represented by the same foxy lawyer, worldbuilding plays an essential role in romance. Romantic relationships can’t flourish unless there’s a full, believable world built up around them. Come talk about what makes circuses full of gladiators and ranches full of hot cowboys alike believable to readers with Joanna Shupe, Eva Leigh, Lori Wilde, Jeaniene Frost, Jennifer Estep.

9:00 AM — 9:45 AM

From Tame to Flame: Heat Levels in Romance

Location: Grand C

Featuring Alisha Rai, Sarah MacLean, Megan Frampton, and Lori Foster

Romance runs the gamut from a sweet kiss goodnight to a sultry breakfast in bed the next morning. So how do authors know when, how, and where to turn up the heat? Join Alisha Rai, Sarah MacLean, and Megan Frampton, and Lori Foster to find out. Pro tip: anyone asking if the authors take real life inspiration for their most sizzling scenes will get the cold shoulder from our panel.

10:00 AM — 10:45 AM

A Family Affair

Location: Grand A

Featuring Julia Quinn, Beverly Jenkins, Lorraine Heath, Jennifer Ryan, and Caroline Linden

The Bridgertons, the Carmichael sisters, the Trewlove Bastards, and the Bowden Brothers—what do they all have in common? They’re all part of Romancelandia’s favorite families! Join Julia Quinn, Beverly Jenkins, Lorraine Heath, Jennifer Ryan, and Caroline Linden for a discussion of why they love keeping it all in the family. The only thing these authors love more than an HEA is a whole family’s worth of Happily Ever Afters!

10:00 AM — 10:45 AM

Book Boyfriends

Location: Grand B

Featuring Jill Shalvis, Joanna Shupe, Sophie Jordan, and Brenda Jackson

Come swoon with us! Jill Shalvis, Joanna Shupe, Sophie Jordan, and Brenda Jackson are all responsible for some of our most serious book boyfriends—and they’ve got some pretty serious literary crushes of their own! Join them to find out which book boyfriend will reign supreme.

10:00 AM — 10:45 AM

Princess Complex (Deconstructing Fairytales)

Location: Grand C

Featuring Alyssa Cole, Eloisa James, Cat Sebastian, Vivienne Lorret, and Julie Kagawa

Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, a panel of romance authors posed some very curious questions: why shouldn’t the damsel save herself? Why can’t the handsome duke fall in love with an equally handsome tavern owner? Can princesses exist in modern times? Alyssa Cole, Eloisa James, Cat Sebastian, Vivienne Lorret, and Julie Kagawa won’t be kissing any frogs at this session—instead, they’ll be deconstructing fairytales and talking about their favorite (and least favorite) ones. But don’t worry—there will still be plenty of happily-ever-afters.

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Romance Family Feud

Location: Grand D

Featuring Mia Sosa, Sophie Jordan, Sarah MacLean, Tessa Bailey, Lori Wilde, Tracey Livesay, Lorraine Heath, Vivienne Lorret, Sally Thorne, and Marie Tremayne

Survey says…this game show-style panel is a can’t miss! Join Mia Sosa, Sophie Jordan, Sarah MacLean, Tessa Bailey, Lori Wilde, Tracey Livesay, Lorraine Heath, Vivienne Lorret, Sally Thorne, and Marie Tremayne for a take on Family Feud that’s straight out of Romancelandia!

11:00 AM — 11:45 AM

Author Fandoms

Location: Grand B

Featuring Nisha Sharma, Beverly Jenkins, Cat Sebastian, Julia Quinn, Julie Kagawa, and Megan Frampton

Are you a die-hard Finn/Poe shipper? Do you have a Harry Potter tattoo? Do you wait in line for the premiere of every Marvel movie? Then this is the panel for you! Nisha Sharma, Beverly Jenkins, Cat Sebastian, Julia Quinn, Julie Kagawa, and Megan Frampton discuss the fandoms they love and draw inspiration from for their works.  All fandoms welcome here—and get ready to let your ships set sail!

11:00 AM — 11:45 AM

Woman Crush: Weekend Edition

Location: Grand C

Featuring Lori Foster, Sonali Dev, HelenKay Dimon, Eva Leigh, and Caroline Linden

This is an ode to all the heroines we love—and the women who write them! Come hear Lori Foster, Sonali Dev, HelenKay Dimon, Eva Leigh, and Caroline Linden dish on who their all-time favorite romance heroines are, and what they think makes a good heroine, in romance and also in life!

12:15 PM — 1:00 PM

Taste of Romance

Location: Grand B

Featuring Sonali Dev, Alisha Rai, Eloisa James, and Jennifer Estep

A romantic candlelit dinner. Breakfast in bed. Food plays a major role in our lives—and a major role in romance! Sonali Dev, Alisha Rai, Eloisa James, and Jennifer Estep discuss the importance of food in their novels, and share some of their favorite romantic treats.

12:15 PM — 1:00 PM

Keeping it Up (Spotlight on Romance Series)

Location: Grand C

Featuring Jill Shalvis, HelenKay Dimon, Jennifer Ryan, Brenda Jackson, and Jeaniene Frost

There’s a rush of giddy book-joy whenever you see a favorite author has penned a new series. Why? Because that’s more time to get to know and love the characters! More time to spend in that world, and if you’re lucky—more chances to go back and check in on successful HEAs. Join Jill Shalvis, HelenKay Dimon, Jennifer Ryan, Jeaniene Frost, and Brenda Jackson as they discuss the allure of series romance, and how they manage to keep things fresh after so long.

12:15 PM — 1:00 PM

New Books on the Block

Location: Grand A

Featuring Nisha Sharma, Marie Tremayne, Nicole Fisher (editor), and Elle Keck (editor)

Join us for an introduction to some of Avon’s newest authors—and their exciting forthcoming books. Nisha Sharma, and Marie Tremayne are all authors to watch, and this is your chance to get to know them.

2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Spectacular Signing: VIP Access

Location: Grand EFGH

Featuring All Authors

3:00 PM — 6:00 PM

Spectacular Signing

Location: Grand EFGH

Featuring All Authors

8:00 PM — 11:00 PM

Saturday Night Sparkles (aka Vintage and Vino) with BABE Rose

Location: Grand ABC

Featuring All Authors

Sponsored by BABE

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)

Hot Title Preview Breakfast

Location: Grand BC

All authors who would like to attend will be placed at tables with readers. The Hot Title Breakfast is for French Kiss attendees only.