Upcoming Events 2025 – 2026
March 6-8 – The HUB – Allen, TX
Rewritten, a three day book festival
A book festival by the community, for the community.
Friday – 6-9 pm – Written in the Stars – a social gathering (Fantasy attire welcome!!)
Saturday – 12-6 pm – Authors & Vendors
Author Panels and performance times to come
Sunday – 11 am-3 pm – Authors & Vendors
Author Panel times to come
August 29, 2026 – Midland, TX
Book Boyfriend Bash and Fantasy Ball by Love Affair Bookstore at The Horseshoe Arena
Your Book Boyfriends Are Waiting
Meet the authors, swoon over the models, and shop till your TBR pile cries for mercy
Book Boyfriend Bash is back and BIGGER than ever! We’re doubling the venue size, bringing you even more bestselling authors, jaw-dropping book cover models, exclusive vendors, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re feral for dark romance or swooning over contemporary love stories, these are your people, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our 2nd annual bash.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 – Livingston, TX
A Royal Enchantment Masquerade – The Vault Venue
- 10am -2pm – Author Signing and Vendor Market
- 6 – 7pm – VIP Cocktail Hour
- 7 – 11pm – Masquerade Book Ball
- As the clock strikes seven, the ballroom doors open!
- Evening Highlights Include:
- VIP Gourmet Dinner Service
- Dancing to a live DJ
- Swag Bags with exclusive merch and magical goodies
- Cash Bar featuring cocktails and non-alcoholic options
- Professional Photography with Disney-themed props
- Best Dressed Contest
- Dress Code: Formal attire with a Disney flair; elegant masks are required. Think fairytale royalty, villainous glam, or enchanted elegance.
- This is a 16+ event
- 10 – 11pm – Author Awards
Some more fun things are in the works! Stay tuned for updates!
Past Events
February 1, 2026 – Love Affair Bookstore – Midland, TX
Small Business Sunday 12 – 5 pm
4610 N. Garfield St., Suites C2/3
Attending Authors – Mercedes Koefoed and Megan Rico
With Double S Designs & Customs and Claudia Ochoa Jewelry
Sunday, November 9, 2025 – 2 – 4PM
Signing and Author Meet & Greet – Light It Up Book Club – Christoval Winery, 5000 Cralle Road, Christoval, TX
Join us in Christoval, TX to chat with other book lovers, discuss When the Portals Open, grab your copy and get it signed!
Sunday, October 26, 2025 – 1:00 Pacific / 3:00 Central
Online Q&A with The Starlit Shelf
Join us from anywhere for an online discussion and live Q&A!
Click the image to take you directly to the Startlit Shelf Patreon!
Author Signing and Costume Party
Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 2:00 – 4:00 pm
The Plot Twist – Midland, TX
Come dressed in those awesome costumes and grab your copy of When the Portals Open to be signed! More info to come!
Book Club & Author Q&A
Thursday, October 9, 2025 – 6:00 pm
Paper & Vine Book Bar – Midland, TX
Join us for a dirty soda or glass of wine while we discuss Paper & Vine’s Fantasy Book Club Pick, When the Portals Open!
September 19, 2025 – Love Affair Bookstore – Midland, TX
Join us to celebrate the release of my debut novel, When the Portals Open!
Come and stay to enjoy raffles, crafts, light refreshments, and fun!
Click the image to take you to the event page!
Will you be there? Go ahead and preorder your copy from the store HERE!
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