Frequently Asked Questions
How many attendees are you expecting?
We are currently anticipating 2000 attendees for Romance Con 2025.
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How many authors will be attending?
We are currently anticipating 150-200 authors for Romance Con 2024.
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How many hours per day will we have to table?
The Romance Con signing hall will be open from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, September 6, and Saturday, September 7, 2024.
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Do you offer a discount on hotel accommodations?
Yes we have a room block that is available for all participants at the Hilton for $179 plus taxes per night. The booking link will be available at Romance‑Con.com/hotel soon.
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How do you promote attending authors?
Authors will be featured on Romance Con’s website, emails, and social media accounts. Authors will receive a social media announcement post, and we would love to have these be collab posts! We also promote upcoming book releases for attending authors, as well as Romance Con panel and programming announcements on our social media. If you would like additional dedicated posts please reach out for additional information and add-on pricing.
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Will you have an onsite bookstore?
Yes! We are partnering with Novel Concepts Collective to sell books at Romance Con 2024.
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If we want to sell existing stock, can we ship it ahead of time to the venue?
Yes! We are working with Novel Concepts Collective, our bookseller partner, to handle drayage (shipping) for the show, so we can connect you with them to get you all set up. Once accepted, please let us know if you are interested in being connected with our bookseller.
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As a traditionally published author, will you have a way for my books to be pre ordered and sold onsite?
Our bookseller partner will set up pre-orders and onsite sales. Once accepted, you will receive a form to complete to get you set up with the bookstore.
As an Indie Author, can I sell books and merch at my table?
Absolutely! We highly encourage you to bring an assistant to help manage transactions while you are signing.
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Will you have a drayage service available for indie authors?
Yes, please email authors@mischiefmanagement.com to get additional information on shipping options with our onsite bookstore.
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What size table will we have provided in the signing room?
Tables will be 6 feet wide.
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Do the tables come with any decor at all?
They do not. We highly encourage all authors to bring their own decor and have some fun with it!
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Can I bring an assistant to help? If I need more than one, will I need to purchase an additional pass?
Yes, authors will receive one complimentary assistant pass to assist you in the signing rooms. If you need additional support please let us know and we can arrange a discounted ticket for additional passes.
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What day will I be able to set up?
You will be able to start setting up in the Signing Hall on Thursday, September 5, in the afternoon.
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Will you be doing wristbands for line management?
Yes we will be using a numbered wristband system. Wristbands can be claimed onsite starting Friday, and any numbers that have not been called on Friday will continue into Saturday’s signing session.
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Can co author’s share a table?
Absolutely! Just let us know when completing your Author Interest form that you would like to split a table.
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Will there be an author lounge? Will meals be provided?
Yes, there will be an author’s lounge. Meals will not be provided, but you are welcome to use the lounge during your mealtimes.
