• welcome

LoveLitCon 101: Start here! A Beginners Guide and Welcome Kick off the weekend, meet part of the team, get the lay of the land, and learn everything you need to make the most of your LoveLitCon experience. From navigating the venue and our weekend schedule to soaking up every moment of romance bookish fun. Panelists: LoveLitCon Staff, LoveLitCon Reps

• f%#king pod

If popular YA novels were Adult Romance, where would the smut go?! Join Those F%#king Fangirls, Christine Riccio and Natasha Polis, with special guests Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings (aka Christina Lauren), as they discuss the question: If Twilight, The Hunger Games, Divergent were adult novels, where would the SMUT should go?! Panelists: Those F%#rking Fangirls (moderator), Christine Riccio, Natasha Polis, Christina Hobbs, Lauren Billings

• future authors

From Manuscript to Market: Guidance for Aspiring Romance Writers Join us for a informative spin through the publishing journey — complete with hard-won lessons, insider tips, and plenty of encouragement for anyone dreaming of bringing their own swoon-worthy stories to life. Panelists: Nadia Pupa (moderator), K. L. Parsons, Meredith Schorr, Rachel Holm

• swinging door

How the Door Swings: Writing Open vs. Closed Door Romance Let’s talk spice levels, reader chemistry, and why it matters whether we invite the reader through the door or tease them with unwritten implications. Panelists: Daisy Jane (moderator), Chelsea Curto, Madi Danielle, Mia Hopkins, Sophie Sullivan

• mental health

Love and Light: Romance, Resilience, and Mental Health Explore the celebration of love in Romance stories and illuminate the profound role a good headspace plays in creating and enjoying authentic, resilient relationships, both on the page and in real life. Panelists: Allison Raskin (moderator), Addie Woolridge, Eva Des Lauriers, Jeannie Choe, Julie Olivia

• paranormal

The Science of Supernatural Love: Making the Unreal Feel Real How do writers of paranormal, fantasy, and speculative romance ground the magic in relatable emotion and context? Panelists: Lauren Billings (moderator), Ellie Palmer, Jayci Lee, S.T. Fernandez, Shaylin Gandhi

• pop culture

Meet-Cutes & Memes: Pop Culture’s Role in Contemporary Romance From TSwift to TikTok—let’s dig into all the pop, and how it inspires and influences our favorite stories. Panelists: Jennifer Iacopelli (moderator), CB Lee, Falon Ballard, Laura Taylor Namey, Mona Shroff

• spice

Hot, Heavy, and a Little Problematic: Spice, Sex, and Morally Gray Conundrums Unpack the allure of morally gray love interests and spicy storylines while navigating the line between fantasy fulfillment and problematic portrayals. Panelists: Elizabeth Stephens (moderator), Andrea Andersen, Kayla Grosse, Roxie Noir

• diversity

Love in Every Shade: Diversity & Representation in Romance Examine and amplify the importance of authentic voices, inclusive storytelling, and the ways representation continues to shape the genre we love. Panelists: Joss Richard (moderator), Ananya Devarajan, Lionel Hart, Miranda Sun, Victoria Lum

• comedy

Swoons and Snickers: The Art of Happily Ever Laughters From witty banter to comedic chaos, explore how laughter makes romance richer, more relatable, and ridiculously fun. Panelists: Laura Piper Lee (moderator), Adib Khorram, Christine Riccio, Lindsey Kelk, Susan Lee

• genres

It’s Complicated: Sorting Out Romance Genres Demystify romance shelves of what we’re reading and writing, and find what you love faster. How are Authors shifting to deliver on the promise of a book (tone, spice, tropes, and endings) across sub-genres? Panelists: Ciara Blume (moderator), Amy Award, Elle Cruz, Emma R. Alban, Mallory Marlowe

• romantasy

Epic Quests, Epic Kisses: Exploring Romantasy’s Explosive Growth From star-crossed lovers to sword-wielding heroes, dive into the fusion of epic world-building and unforgettable romance that dominates bestseller lists and hearts alike. Panelists: Jennifer K. Lambert (moderator), Angela Montoya, Eva Leigh, Nicole Platania, Sarah Hawley, Sienna Harlow

• lgbtqia

Love Without Limits: Queer Romance Across Genres Celebrate the boundless creativity of queer romance as we explore how love stories across every genre are expanding representation, reimagining tropes, and redefining happily ever afters. Panelists: Ella Dawson (moderator), Adib Khorram, Emery Lee, Kate Hawthorne, Latrexa Nova

• neurodivergence

Neurospice and Love: Connecting with Neurodivergent Stories and Leads A heartfelt discussion on the beauty of love through the unique lens of neurodivergent characters and storytelling in romance fiction. Panelists: Amari Nylix (moderator), Bec Bentliff, CB Lee, Leanne Schwartz