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Chicago-North Romance Writers
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Supporting members in their romance writing journeys & publishing careers. Not affiliated with RWA. Meetings virtual & hybrid. #romanceauthors ➡️ Spring Fling Writers Conference April 16-18, 2026 Chicago & online! https://linktr.ee/chicagonorthromance
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 3d
Interested in becoming a guest speaker for one of our writing programs? Please contact us to receive a link to submit your programming idea. #Authorsky #writersky #romanceauthor #indieauthor
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Chicago north romance writers - find our upcoming programs on our website
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 3d
Kind words, thank you very much. Our conference planners work year round to make this great.
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Eva Leigh @evaleigh.bsky.social · 11d
Along with @cmorgankennedy.bsky.social, I'll be presenting a 2-hour master class on writing romantasy! Join us!
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 11d
Chicago North Spring Fling Writers Conference 2026 registration is now available!
Workshops, agent pitch sessions, blogger bookseller meet and greet, book signing, gala, charity auction, networking! #Authorsky #romancewriters
www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling
Chicago North Spring Fling Writers Conference 2026 April 16-18, 2026 downtown Chicago and online. Registration now available!
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Bethany @bethanyrobison.bsky.social · 4d
Any time you have the chance to take a Sherry Thomas class, absolutely take that Sherry Thomas class 👇
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 6d
Our Spring Fling Writers Conference features a 4-Hour pre-conference Thursday Masterclass: Anatomy of a Romance with Sherry Thomas! Join us April 16-18, 2026
All workshop details here: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling-1
#WriterSky #booksky #Romancewriters #Chicago
Chicago North Romance Writers Spring Fling 2026 Anatomy of a Romance with Sherry thomas
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 4d
Our October meetings are all about small town romance and building your own writing community. All meetings are virtual. Want to check us out? Go go to our website and click Request a Guest Link www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com
#romancewriters #indieauthor #WriterSky
Chicago north romance writers program and business meeting monday october 13, 2025 7 pm central online. How to Write A Satisfying Small-Town Romance with Anna Grace and Elle Douglas chicago north romance writers Saturday meeting. Sat Oct 18 2025 10 am central online. Critique Partners, Beta Readers, and More: Creating Your Own Writing Community with Kate Khavari
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 5d
Our Spring Fling Writers Conference is a great opportunity for bookstore owners, BookTok creators, librarians, podcasters, & publishing pros to connect and network! On Thursday evening, April 16, 2026, we’ll host our networking event.
More info: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling-3
Spring Fling writers conference 2026 April 16-18, 2026 downtown Chicago and online. registration now available!
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 6d
Our Spring Fling Writers Conference features a 4-Hour pre-conference Thursday Masterclass: Anatomy of a Romance with Sherry Thomas! Join us April 16-18, 2026
All workshop details here: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling-1
#WriterSky #booksky #Romancewriters #Chicago
Chicago North Romance Writers Spring Fling 2026 Anatomy of a Romance with Sherry thomas
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 11d
Chicago North Spring Fling Writers Conference 2026 registration is now available!
Workshops, agent pitch sessions, blogger bookseller meet and greet, book signing, gala, charity auction, networking! #Authorsky #romancewriters
www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling
Chicago North Spring Fling Writers Conference 2026 April 16-18, 2026 downtown Chicago and online. Registration now available!
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 28d
Our next virtual meeting: Saturday 9/20/25 10 am CST
Unputdownable Openings: Grab Readers with Your First Pages with #RevPit volunteer editor Miranda Darrow!
Your first pages need to grab your readers and leave them wanting.
#Writersky #Chicagowriter
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chicago north romance writers. unputdownable openings - grab readers with your first pages with Miranda darrow Sat Sept 20, 10 am cst online
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Sep 1
Join us for our September virtual meetings!
Want to join or virtually visit? Contact us here:
www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com
#Authorsky #romancewriters #indieauthor #Writers
Writing Fiction Across the Lengths mon sept 8, 2025 7 pm cst online chicago north romance writers Unputdownable Openings: Grab Readers with Your First Pages. Sat Setp 20, 2025 10 am cst online saturday program. chicago north romance writers
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Aug 14
Deadline: submit your workshop proposal by August 15!
#romancewriters #Chicagosky #Chicago
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chicago north romance writers. now accepting workshop proposals. deadline aug 15, 2025. Spring fling 2026. writers conference April 16-18, 2026 chicago north romance writers. headling authors Adraian Herrera and Brenda Jackson. Spring fling 2026. writers conference April 16-18, 2026
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Aug 14
Writers: looking to step up your craft? Join us online this Saturday Aug. 16 at 10 am CST with bestselling author @ineswrites
Contact us at our website to virtually visit! (DMs will not be checked) www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com
#Authorsky #booksky #romanceauthor #indieauthor
chicago north romance writers; stealing secrets from screenwriting; how to make your book bingeworthy with ines johnson. Sat aug 16 10 am cst online
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Aug 11
Now accepting workshop proposals for our Spring Fling Writers Conference! Open through August 15. Conference registration opens this fall.
Submit here: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com
#authorsky #writersky #romancewriters #bookpublishing
chicago north romance writers now accepting workshop proposals. spring fling 2026. deadline august 15, 2025. writers conference april 16-18, 2026
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Aug 10
It's great time to join us! Find your writing community, reach your publishing goals with support. Our meetings are virtual! #Writersky #romancewriter #authorsky
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what we do; Chapter programs twice a month (currently virtual) Manuscript critiques Chapter-sponsored workshops Monthly business meeting Spring Fling Writers Conference The CNRW private Facebook group and discord What we write: We write in many romance subgenres: Contemporary, Historical, Fantasy, Inspirational/Spiritual, Paranormal, SciFi, Erotic, Romantic Suspense, Romantic Elements, Young Adult Want to see more? Contact us at the link in our profile to visit a meeting (virtual link provided by request) Guests can visit twice before joining who we are: We are writers, traditionally published, self-published, hybrid, and seeking publication. Our chapter is an independent non-profit organization in the greater Chicago area
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Aug 2
Join us for our August meetings!
We are all virtual. To join us, go to our website and request a guest link.
#Romancewriter #Chicagoauthor #indieauthors #writersky
www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com
Self-Care for the Author with Bobbi Ginder. Monday august 11, 2025 7 pm cst online Stealing Secrets from Screenwriting: How to make your book Bingeworthy with Ines Johnson. - sat august 16, 2025 10 am cst
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Jul 7
This coming weekend! Chicago Books in Bloom. Join us for a weekend of romance fun!
The book signing 3-5 pm is free. Reader tickets available for the author and influencer panels, lunch, tea & fashion show:
www.chicagobooksinbloom.com/books-in-blo...
#Chicago #booksky #romancebooks
books in bloom romance reader event. july 11-12, 2025 author panels, tea party and fashion, VIP book swag. book signing. authors Melonie Johnson, Katrina Bauer, J. Von Tobel, Carla Luna, Kelly Farmer, Victoria Hamel, Rachelle Paige Campbell, Audrey Lynden, Sara Fujimura, Khushi T. Saha, Charli Rahe, Stephanie C, Stephanie J. Scott/Stephanie Jayne, Eveline Rose, Vanessa M. Knight, CJ Warrant/CJ Barlowe, Colette Dixon, Kasey Kennedy, Brandy Blackmon, Jamie Lynn Miller, Phoebe Walker, Arden Joy, Sara Biren, Brandy Shaw, Tracy Gray, Margaret Kay/Charlie Roberts/RK Cary, Danielle Jackson, Kelly Garcia, Naleighna Kai, La Ammitai, Sara Whitney, Tanya Agler
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Jul 7
Join us for our July meetings! All meetings are virtual.
Find out more at: chicagonorthromancewriters.com/join-chicago...
#romancewriters #authorsky #indieauthor #romanceauthor
Chicago north romance writers. strategic thinking for authors with Jen Graybeal. Monday July 14, 2025 7 pm CST online. program and business meeting Chicago north romance writers. What is an author based publishing collective? with Jennifer Stevenson. Saturday July 19, 2025 10 am CST online. saturday program
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Jul 3
Our final vendor KO Cosmetics has joined our Chicago Books in Bloom event!
All vendors will be on site at our reader event July 12.
Cozy Girl Getaways, Chingona Vibes candles, Bookish Town Crafts, Love's Sweet Arrow Romance Bookstore
Tickets available: www.chicagobooksinbloom.com
#Chicago #Booksky
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Jul 2
Grab your friends and join us July 12 for a day of romance book fun!
Chicago area romance authors gather for panels, a tea and fashion show, bookish vendors, @lovessweetarrow bookstore, and a book signing!
www.chicagobooksinbloom.com
books in bloom romance reader event july 11-12 2025. grab your romance reader friends and join us! Author panels, tea and fashion show. book signing. Who's a proud romance reader? Grab your friends and join us July 12 for a day of romance book fun! Chicago area romance authors gather for panels (1 of 8 shown below), a tea and fashion show, bookish vendors, @lovessweetarrow bookstore, and a book signing! https://www.chicagobooksinbloom.com/
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Jun 26
Looking for support for your romance writing career?
Wondering how to even START a career #writing #romancebooks?
We offer:
*Monthly virtual meetings
*Critique sessions
*Networking via private group channels
*Annual in-person events in Chicago
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chicago north romance writers logo where to find us online instagram and threads @chicagonorth bluesky and facebook @chicagonorthrw
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Jun 26
Grab your romance reader friends!
Several ticket options :
*Tea and Fashion show ONLY
*VIP – Fri & Sat meals and activities, 1 raffle ticket
*Premiere – Sat activities, panels, lunch, tea & fashion show, 1 raffle ticket
*book signing only Sat 3 pm free
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FRIDAY, JULY 11 5-7 pm Registration 5-6 pm Dinner Buffet 6:15-7:15 pm Author Meet and Greet 7:30-10 pm Fun Auction, Game Night SATURDAY, JULY 12 7 am-1:30 pm Registration 7-8 am Breakfast Buffet 8-11:45 am Panels Noon-1:15pm Lunch 1:30-2:30 pm Tea and Fashion Show 3-5 pm Book Signing Copyright © 2025 Chicago Books in Bloom | by Chicago-North Romance Writers chicago books in bloom reader event july 11-12, 2025 sonesta chicago o'hare rosemont IL. Melonie Johnson, Katrina Bauer, J. Von Tobel, Carla Luna, Kelly Farmer, Victoria Hamel, Rachelle Paige Campbell, Audrey Lynden, Sara Fujimura, Khushi T. Saha, Charli Rahe, Stephanie C, Stephanie J. Scott/Stephanie Jayne, Eveline Rose, Vanessa M. Knight, CJ Warrant/CJ Barlowe, Colette Dixon, Kasey Kennedy, Brandy Blackmon, Jamie Lynn Miller, Phoebe Walker, Arden Joy, Sara Biren, Brandy Shaw, Tracy Gray, Margaret Kay/Charlie Roberts/RK Cary, Danielle Jackson, Kelly Garcia, Naleighna Kai, La Ammitai, Sara Whitney, Tanya Agler
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Jun 16
Where are the #Chicagoland romance readers?
Our Books in Bloom event:
8 author panels including romance book podcasts Fated Mates, Whoamance!, Cantina Book club, Midnight Ace podcast and Chicago's Last Chapter Bookshop!
Tea & book-themed fashion show
Book signing!
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books in bloom july 11-12 2025 reader event Sonest Chicago Ohare Signing authors Melonie Johnson, Katrina Bauer, J. Von Tobel, Carla Luna, Kelly Farmer, Victoria Hamel, Rachelle Paige Campbell, Audrey Lynden, Sara Fujimura, Khushi T. Saha, Charli Rahe, Stephanie C, Stephanie J. Scott/Stephanie Jayne, Eveline Rose, Vanessa M. Knight, CJ Warrant/CJ Barlowe, Colette Dixon, Kasey Kennedy, Brandy Blackmon, Jamie Lynn Miller, Phoebe Walker, Arden Joy, Sara Biren, Brandy Shaw, Tracy Gray, Margaret Kay/Charlie Roberts/RK Cary, Danielle Jackson, Kelly Garcia, Naleighna Kai, La Ammitai, Sara Whitney, Tanya Agler
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Jun 16
Check out our Books in Bloom reader event vendor Bookish Town Crafts!
Join us July 12 in Rosemont IL for a day of romance book fun!
www.chicagobooksinbloom.com
#Chicago #Booksky #romancebooks
books in bloom vendor bookish town crafts
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Jun 7
Need support for your romance writing career?
Getting started on that romance writing career?
Join us for our next virtual program Monday June 9 at 7 pm CST
Contact us to virtually visit: chicagonorthromancewriters.com/join-chicago...
#Chicagowriter #indieauthors #romancewriter #amquerying
Chicago North romance writers program and business meeting: The Art of the Query with Peggy Finch, Monday June 9 2025 7 pm CST online
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · Jun 6
Update to our Book Boyfriends and Beyond panel at Books in Bloom, adding podcaster Midnight Ace. Join us Saturday July 12 for a day of romance book fun!
#Chicagobooks #romancereader
Books in bloom panel Book Boyfriends & Beyond: How to Find Your Next Great Read Jen Prokop (reviewer, Fated Mates podcaster, editor) Isabeau and Morgan (Whoamance podcast) Amanda (Last Chapter Bookstore) Megan McCarthy-Biank (Cantina Book Club) Midnight Ace podcast
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