Upcoming Signing Events
Blend Book Fair
Hey book lovers! Don't miss the Blend Fall Book Fair, happening this year. It's the perfect family friendly event to explore new reads, meet fellow bookworms, and discover some hidden gems. Come hang out, grab a coffee, chat with authors, and celebrate the joy of reading with us!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blend-fall-book-fair-2026-tickets-1991021540023
Margins and Moonlight
📚 Book Fair & Author Signings
All Ages Welcome
A curated literary marketplace featuring independent authors, book signings, and vendors celebrating the written word.
Book Fair Hours:
Friday, Sept 18 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, Sept 19 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Highlights:
- 50+ authors
- Curated literary vendors
- Mobile book trucks
- Food trucks
- Author panels (Saturday, hourly starting at 12 PM)
- Community book drive benefiting Little Free Libraries
- Genre Focus: Fantasy, Horror, Local Authors, LGBTQIA+ Voices
✨ Literary cosplay encouraged
Book Fair Ticket: $50
🗺️ Richmond Literary Scavenger Hunt
Held between the Book Fair and the Literary Ball. Explore Richmond businesses and literary history while competing for a special prize. Details provided at the event.
🌙 Literary Ball
Saturday, Sept 19 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Bar last call at 10:30 PM
21+ Only
An enchanting literary ball inspired by classic tales, romantic prose, and storytelling after dark.
Ball Features:
- DJ-led evening
- Light hors d’oeuvres
- Ballroom dance instruction
- Formalwear & literary cosplay encouraged
🎭 Costume Contest Categories:
- Most Book Accurate
- Most Creative
- Best Duo / Team
Literary Ball Ticket: $100
🎉 After Party
Details to be announced.
🎟️ Ticket Options
- Book Fair Only (All Ages): $50
- Literary Ball Only (21+): $100
- Combo Ticket (Book Fair + Ball): $125
- Have a question about the event? Email Bailey at Bailey@FBEConsultingEvents.com
Get tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fbeconsultingandeventplanningllc/2025463
D.A.R.K. Book Con: Desire, Authors, Romance & Kink.
D.A.R.K. is an adult literary convention dedicated to all genres of romance and the bold creators who write beyond the margins. Our mission is to create a professionally curated space where authors, readers, educators, and industry professionals can connect openly, safely, and unapologetically.
D.A.R.K. Book Con is an adult-only event featuring mature themes, explicit literary content, and educational kink demonstrations facilitated by trained professionals.
Authors Rock Roanoke
This multi-genre book signing will include:
🔎Mysteries and Thrillers
❤️ Romance and Romantic Suspense
⚔️ Fantasy
📖 Cozy Mystery
👽 Sci-Fi Adventures
& many more!
45+ Authors
VIP Tickets are nonrefundable, but entry is free
Smut Lovers The Conference
Coming to Orlando on September 16th – September 20th, 2027 is the largest educational event for romance authors and readers you have ever seen. This multi day event will be filled with workshops, panels, demonstrations all about writing and reading Kink and BDSM. Our goal is to bring together the lovers of all things smutty, in a safe and loving environment, to learn from each other and share what we know. This is a 18 and up event.
Authors and Artisans
Come grab a cider, sip a lager, and stay a while. Meet the minds behind the stories, shop unique artisan finds, and help keep our community thriving by showing love to small creators and indie voices. Support Local. Connect Deeply. Celebrate Creativity. Come wander, wonder, and leave inspired!
#SASS in Richmond
10th Annual Sexy and Sassy Signing!
Theme: Desireable Decades
7/24 Friday: 2-5PM- Author Panels and Social
7/24 Friday: 7-9PM- Author/Reader Meet and Greet
7/25 Saturday: 12-4PM- Author Signing
Death and Daggers Release Party
Come celebrate Death and Daggers release with me! Enjoy themed food and drinks, fun games, and of course BOOKS!
Books and Brews
BOOKS & BREWS IS BACK FOR ANOTHER ROUND!
You asked… we listened… and now your favorite grown-up book fair is pouring back into Patch Brewery for another unforgettable afternoon.
Join us on Sunday, May 31st from 12 PM – 5 PM for a perfect blend of books, brews, and community.
Here’s what’s on tap:
A fantastic lineup of Virginia authors—meet them, chat with them, get your books signed
Delicious craft brews flowing all afternoon
Curated reads + unique bookish finds you won’t want to leave without
All the nostalgic book fair feels… just leveled up for adults
Last time was incredible—but this time? We’re coming back stronger, cozier, and even more book-filled.
Gordonsville, Virginia
Sunday, May 31
12 PM – 5 PM
Grab your friends, bring your TBR list, and come raise a glass to great stories and even better company.
Boozy Book Fair
📚🍷 Boozy Book Fair at Southern Revere Cellars 🍺📖
Sunday, May 16th | 12–5 PM
Dust off your bookish heart and join us at Southern Revere for a laid-back, literary afternoon with a little extra cheer. Our Boozy Book Fair brings together stories, sips, and community in true farm-style fashion.
✨ What to Expect:
• Local and regional authors
• Literacy groups doing great work in our community
• Bookish vendors with unique finds, gifts, and goodies
• Kids’ FREE Book Swap — bring a book, take a book!
• Wine, beer, and cozy farm vibes flowing all day
Whether you’re a lifelong reader, a casual sipper, or just looking for something fun and different to do with friends or family, this event is for you. Come browse, sip, meet the author, shop, and celebrate the joy of books in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
📍 Southern Revere Cellars
⏰ 12–5 PM
🎟️ Free to attend
Authors Rock Roanoke
Authors Rock Roanoke 2026 - Book signing event in Roanoke, VA When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 – VIP entry 10am, General Admission 11am – 4pm Where: Holiday Inn Roanoke Conference Center, 3315 Ordway Dr., Roanoke, VA 24017
This multi-genre book signing will include:
FEATURED AUTHOR QUINN LOFTIS
Brandee Paschall VIP Kindle Fire Giveaway Sponsor
🔎Mysteries and Thrillers
❤️ Romance and Romantic Suspense
⚔️ Fantasy
📖 Cozy Mystery
👽 Sci-Fi Adventures
& many more!
Pirate Themed Cosplay Contest
45+ Authors
Books and Brews
📚🍺 BOOKS & BREWS IS BACK! 🍺📚 Strangeways’ famous Books & Brews event returns, and it’s bigger and bookier than ever!
We’re celebrating all things books, authors, and bookish goodies. Expect: ✨ A mobile bookstore on site ✍️ Tons of amazing authors 🎁 Book-themed gifts, art, merch & goodies 📖 Perfect finds for the bookworm in your life… or yourself (we won’t judge)
Whether you love fantasy, horror, romance, poetry, comics, or cozy reads with a cold brew in hand—this event is for YOU.
📣 CALLING ALL AUTHORS & BOOK-RELATED VENDORS! If you write books, sell bookish merch, create literary art, bookmarks, candles, prints, or anything inspired by the written word—we want you here!
EMAIL-Lauren@strangewaysbrewing.com
Come sip, shop, meet authors, and get lost in the magic of books + beer.
Shamrock Shenanigans
☘️ Shamrock Shenanigans returns for 2026! 🍀
SAVE THE DATE
Special drinks & more TBD!
Kids Activities:
Bounce houses by Borderline Over the Top 12-5
Face Painting by Paint Pixels & Pixie Dust 12-5
Brass Monkey Tattooz FLASH TATTOOS 12-9pm
Pick your favorite design from the flash sheets and get inked on the spot by a talented local artist! (Get one of our SR logos and get a free drink!) *Must be 18+
Sign Up Interest Form: https://forms.gle/kg9XDioY9NishfXN9
🪕 The Donnybrooks performing 5:30-8:30pm
🍗 Food trucks 12-8pm:
From the Farm Food Truck (with Irish-themed specials!)
Patty's Pierogies
River City Wood Fired Pizza
Vendors 12-5pm.
Shamrocks in the Shire
Step through the round door and into an evening of Irish-inspired merriment at Shamrocks in the Shire—a cozy celebration of spring, storytelling, and community at Virginia’s beloved hobbit-house venue. Come dressed in your finest greens and enjoy an immersive afternoon that blends village-faire charm with Celtic spirit.
What’s Included
Catered Dinner – hearty, seasonal fare served festival-style
Live Music – toe-tapping trad sets and bardic ballads
Movie Screening – a cinematic wind-down as the sun sets on the Shire
Highland Games – friendly feats of strength & skill (spectate or sign up!)
Vendor Market – artisans, treats, and curios from across the realm
Roaming Performers – storytellers, costumed characters, and surprises
…and more village games, photo spots, and cozy nooks
Tickets: $75 Early Bird (limited quantity). Secure yours before prices rise.
Good to Know
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wear comfortable shoes—most activities are outdoors on grass/gravel.
Event runs rain or shine; we’ll have covered areas and cozy spaces.
Accessibility: ground is uneven in places; we’ll have staff on hand to assist.
Free on-site parking. No outside food or drink, please.
Join us in the Shire and make March 14 a legend.
👉 Grab Early Bird tickets now and bring your fellowship!
Barnes and Noble: Potomac Yard Valentine's Event
Galentine's with many fabulous authors at Barnes and Noble: Potomac Yard and take home your next book boyfriend!
Feb 14th: 1-4pm
Feb 15th: 1-4pm
Hexes and Healing Author Signing
Come see me in FXBRG and also get to visit a really cool metaphysical shop while you are at it.
I will be there with Eris Marriott, Karri L Moser, Atlas Creed, Allie Marie, amd Elsie Bea!
Adult Book Fair- Patch Brewery
Adult Book Fair at Patch Brewery in Gordonsville, VA: Nov 30th from 12-6PM.
#SASS in Norfolk, VA
Join me for the 9th year of the SEXY AND SASSY SIGNING in NORFOLK, VA!
Author Spotlight-Spelled Ink
Come see me at Spelled Ink! Come buy a book, get one signed or chat with me. I cannot wait to see you.
Adult Book Fair at Patch Brewery
Come meet me at this adult book fair on May 4th 2025 from 12-4PM ET. This event is free to attend! There will be many local authors, drinks, food, and a lot of fun to be had!