Simon & Schuster is excited to announce AuthorFest, a seasonal series in partnership with local book festivals, literary festivals and author lecture series

Join TJ Alexander, Kaliane Bradley, & Jackie Lau

in conversation with Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, the duo behind the romance power-house Christina Lauren.

Jackie Lau Kaline Bradley & TJ Alexander with Christina Lauren

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24th

At 7PM ET/ 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT VIA ZOOM

From fake relationships to star-crossed time travelers to queer throuples, these authors are not your mother’s romance writers.

Ahead of their upcoming releases, Alexander, Bradley, and Lau will discuss what makes a great romance, and how the genre can go beyond a simple love story.

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Authorfest is a celebration of our book-loving communities and the literary programs that produce readers and writers. We are proud to partner with incredible local book festivals and bookstores from New York City to Honolulu.

Join us as we bring our authors, both seasoned favorites and rising stars, to your screens and to your neighborhood. Be a part of our growing community of readers by supporting our event partners listed below.

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ALABAMA

THE SNAIL ON THE WALL BOOKSTORE

HUNTSVILLE

ARKANSAS

SIX BRIDGES BOOK FESTIVAL

LITTLE ROCK

CALIFORNIA
MEET CUTE ROMANCE BOOKSHOP

SAN DIEGO

WARWICK'S

LA JOLLA

COLORADO