We're looking forward to giving you our schedule for 2025.
Until then, here's what you may have missed for 2024
The RSJ Convention Is Run On East Coast Time.
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WELCOME TO RSJ: Let's Set Up Your Teams
Get An Overview On How To Navigate The RSJ Convention & What's To Come
Your RSJ Team
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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LOVE UNSCRIPTED: A Surprise Collaborative Romance Short Story Adventure
Reference To This Will Happen All 3-Days Of Convention. Don't Miss The Set Up!
Melissa Collings ~ Author
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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SHORT BREAK - 10 MIN
12:50 pm - 1:00 pm
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The Art To Romance Keywords and Categories
Learn Strategies To Become A Top-Selling Amazon Author
Hank Marcacci ~ Publisher Rocket
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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Quick Author Spotlight: New York Times Bestselling Author Belle Calhoune
Her New York Times Bestselling Book & Her Next Upcoming Book
Belle Calhoune ~ Harlequin Author / Angela Anderson ~ Moderator
2:00 pm - 2:05 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: Creating Emotional Intimacy In Your Romance Novel
Learn How To Show The Growing Bond Between Two Leads On Their Journey Of Falling In Love And Get Their Top Five Tips For Creating Solid Emotional Intimacy On The Page.
Deirdre McCluskey & Katie Gowrie ~ Harlequin Editors
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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SHORT BREAK - 15 MIN
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
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It's A Book Community!
Every author needs a tribe of super engaged fans. Enjoy this interactive workshop on the power of street teams, reviews, working with book reviewers, and more.
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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TOP MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR BOOK
This workshop will be a game-changer for anyone looking to be traditionally published, so come with your notebook and be ready to get an exclusive look into publishing.
Jessica Sharpe ~ Fiction Acquisitions Editor at Bethany House Publishers
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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DINNER BREAK - 45 MINUTES
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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SCAVENGER HUNT GAME
Let's Have Some Fun. Who's Winning Prizes Tonight?
Stephanie Morris & Angela Anderson ~ Moderator
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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WELCOME TO DAY 2: Meet & Greet Engagement, Networking, & Prizes
Meet Your Fellow Attendee: Authors, Aspiring Authors, & Readers
Your RSJ Team
11:00 am - 11:45 am - Online - Lovehall Room
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ASPIRING AUTHOR WORKSHOP - PART 1 - For Beginning Authors
So, You Want To Be An Author? Let's Explore The Format For Writing Romance Books.
Miriam Pace ~ Co-author J.M. Jeffries
11:45 am - 12:45 pm - Mosely Room
CREATING A MARKETING PLAN - PART 1 - For Published Authors
From Spaghetti to Strategy - Creating a Marketing Plan That Works for You!
Jen Graybeal ~ Creative Coach
11:45 am - 12:45 pm - Lovehall Room
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SHORT BREAK - 15 MIN
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
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Book Talk with Author Siera London
Open book Talk On The Top Summer Romance Reads, What's Trending In Romancelandia, And Of Course Romance Book Recommendations.
Moderator: Angela Anderson
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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Question & Answers With Tyndale Publishing
Find Out More About What Tyndale Is Looking To Acquire
Elizabeth Jackson ~ Senior Acquisitions Editor at Tyndale
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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Let's Talk About Book Series
The Magic Of Book Series & Why We Love Them / Featured Authors TBA
Angela Anderson ~ Moderator
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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SHORT BREAK - 15 MINUTES
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
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LOVE AT FIRST WRITE: A Story Collaboration Workshop
Explore How Writing Groups Work And Participate In This Group Exercise On Story Development & Romance Book Writing.
Bonita Thornton & Marta Baez Petrocelli ~ Project Facilitators
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm - Mosley Room
ELEVATE YOUR AUTHOR BRAND: Strategies For Effective Bookfunnel Promotion
An exploration into how to navigate Bookfunnel for the best results.
Stephanie Morris ~ Three(3) times USA Today Bestselling Author
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm - Lovehall Room
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CREATING HIGH-CONCEPT HOOKS
An Exploration Into What High-Concept Hooks Are And Why You'll Want To Create Them For Your Novels.
Cole Lanahan ~ Agent at The Seymour Agency
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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ASK AN EDITOR OR BOOK COACH ANYTHING PANEL - Learn From Industry Freelancers
Enjoy the Q&A Discussion
Stephanie Morris ~ Moderator
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm - Lovehall Room
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DINNER BREAK - 45 MINUTES
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
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BOOKLOVERLAND GAME & CAFE CLIFFHANGER PJ NIGHT
Who's Winning Prizes Tonight? Listen and watch in your pajamas while cliffhangers from books are read in audiobook format to introduce you to your next great read. Get your drinks, snacks, and pajamas ready.
Booklover Event ~ Enjoy!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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WELCOME TO DAY 3: Meet & Greet Engagement, Networking, & Prizes
Meet Your Fellow Attendee: Authors, Aspiring Authors, & Readers
Your RSJ Team
11:00 am - 11:30 am - Online - Lovehall Room
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GETTING THE BEST USE OUT OF AI: What Is It? Why Should You Care?
This Workshop Will Take You Through Interactive AI Examples So You Stay In The Know About Artificial Intelligence And Our World Today
Jose Elizondo ~ Digital Marketing Strategist – Fastlane Marketing
11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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Meet & Greet: Have You Found Your Match Yet
Rules will be provided to all teams
~ Moderator: Stephanie Morris & Tiffany Jones
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR JACQUELIN THOMAS
A Celebration & Insights As She Sets Out To Publish Her 100th Book
Angela Anderson ~ Moderator
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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SHORT BREAK - 15 MIN
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
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FASCINATOR DAY!
Fascinator Day Officially Begins with the Historical Romance Panel
Best Fascinator Will Win.
Winner Will Be Announced At The End Of The Day
Starts At 1:45 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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HISTORICAL ROMANCE PANEL
Fascinator Day Officially Begins / Featured Authors TBA
Angela Anderson ~ Moderator
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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ASPIRING AUTHOR WORKSHOP - PART 2 - For Beginning Authors
So, You Want To Be An Author? Let's Explore The Format For Writing Romance Books.
Miriam Pace ~ Co-author J.M. Jeffries
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm - Mosely Room
CREATING A MARKETING PLAN - PART 2 - For Published Authors
From Spaghetti to Strategy - Creating a Marketing Plan That Works for You!
Jen Graybeal ~ Creative Coach
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm - Lovehall Room
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Romantic Suspense Panel
Let's Get You On Pins & Needles and Reading Suspense
~ Moderator: Moni Boyce
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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SHORT BREAK - 15 MIN
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm
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LOVE AT FIRST WRITE: A Story Collaboration Workshop
Explore How Writing Groups Work And Participate In This Group Exercise On Story Development & Romance Book Writing.
Bonita Thornton & Marta Baez Petrocelli ~ Project Facilitators
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Mosley Room
PANEL DISCUSSION: Time Management, Goals, & Finishing Your Book
How Do These Seasoned Authors Make It Work And Grow Their Backlist Fast
Author Stephanie Morris, Mel Walker, & Moni Boyce
Jen Graybeal ~ Moderator
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Lovehall Room
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BOOK HIGHLIGHT - Terri Ann Johnson
Her Book & Growing Into Series
~ Moderator: Angela Anderson Presents
5:30 pm - 5:35 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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Books, Books, And More Books
Book Club Picks, Drop Every Thing and Read Picks, You Had Me At The Book Cover Picks
5:35 pm - 6:00 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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MEET & GREETS: Networking - Meet Up With Your RSJ Team Mates Again
Team Challenge - Book Intros And Let's Create Our RSJ TBR List
Stephanie Morris & Angela Anderson ~ Moderator
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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RSJ ANNOUNCEMENTS & THANK YOU
What's New, What's To Come, and 2025 RSJ Convention
Your RSJ Team & DWRI.org Executive Team
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
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DINNER BREAK - 30 MINUTES
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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BOOK COVER BINGO
We'll Close The Night With Book Cover Bingo And Prizes.
Janice Kenner & Angela Anderson ~ Moderator
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Online - Lovehall Room
Strategies To Sell More Books On Amazon
Are you looking to be a number-one bestselling author? Then, this is not the workshop to miss. Learn how to get your book in front of more Amazon shoppers so you can spend less time marketing and more time writing. Hank Marcacci of Publisher Rocket will show you the prime benefits of using the Publisher Rocket keyword research tool to help you understand how readers use Amazon and choose the books they buy. This workshop is to help authors successfully conquer digital marketing on the Amazon platform so they can win at publishing.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS:
Creating Emotional Intimacy In Your Romance Novel
Do you want writing advice from industry experts at Harlequin Books? Join Harlequin editor Deirdre McCluskey to tackle the topic of emotional intimacy! This is central in a romance as it’s all about showing the growing bond between two leads on their journey of falling in love. Harlequin will share their top five tips for creating solid emotional intimacy on the page, whether your story is spicy or sweet—along with some potential pitfalls to avoid.
The Top Mistakes To Avoid When Submitting Your Book
Jessica Sharpe is a fiction acquisitions editor at Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group. She has been editing fiction for over fifteen years and has worked with several best-selling and award-winning authors. She's seen many submissions pass through her desk, and we'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the top mistakes to avoid when submitting your book. This workshop will be a game-changer for anyone looking to be traditionally published, so come with your notebook and be ready to get an exclusive look into publishing.
Bookloverland Night
Hey, book lovers! Join us for an epic Readers Extravaganza filled with books, games, and awesome prizes! Come in your Pajamas because this is a Pajama Party where authors will delight your senses, and the best dress wins. Whether you're a reading fanatic or just love a good story, this event is for you.
♥ And don't miss out because this event includes Cliffhanger Night—where we'll read tantalizing snippets of romance novels that will leave you wanting more. See you there for a night of fun and literary excitement!
Cliffhanger Pajama Night
Readers and authors join together for a pajama party night where snippets of romance books are read aloud in an audiobook atmosphere tingling your ears and your senses to buy your next favorite book.
♥ Known as our Cafe Cliffhanger Night, one lucky pajama dressed creative attendee will win a prize for best dressed. Don't be afraid to sport your curlers, head scarfs, & masks. 😃
Fascinator Day! - Saturday, July 13th
♥ Fascinator Day officially begins at the start of our Historical Genre Panel on Saturday, July 13th. So get your British UK Hats ready and come prepared to represent.
Best Fascinator Wins!
Book Cover Bingo - Saturday Night
♥ We'll close out the convention with Book Cover Bingo leaving you yearning for more books. Some of you will even walk away with more prizes.
Don't miss the morning sessions for networking, meeting authors, and making a new friend.
Don't miss the evening fun and games where lots of prizes are given out.
And keep hold of your registration book box items because they are part of your RSJ Convention experience. You never know when you'll need an item from the box during your 3-days of romance booklover fun, games, and workshops.
Registered Attendees Are Shipped A Registration Book Box Full Of FREE BOOKS & Goodies.
Want to know what's inside your registration box? See Details Below or View Convention Highlights.
(International attendees outside the U.S. are sent free books via gift cards but can still expect their swag.)
Get various books from publishers such as Harlequin Books, Entangled Publishing, Macmillan and more.
Be the envy of the bookish community in your graphic tee from the RSJ Romance Book Convention.
From the home, to the car, to groceries and more, you'll be able to represent your romance bookish lifestyle with class.
Each year RSJ puts their personal shopper to work to find great gifts to include in your convention box.
Enjoy lots of Kindle drawings where you'll have a chance to win a new Amazon Kindle. A fabulous addition to any box.
Yummy, yum, yum! Treats to enjoy while you're reading in your favorite chair or writing your next book
Get bookish community promo items and content from published authors hoping to make you a fan of their books.
Become a lucky winners to have your name drawn for a Prize, and you'll walk away with even more swag.
You just might be a lucky winner of one or more of our Gift Card Drawings during the convention games or sessions.