Romance Writing Workshop with Author Jenn Bouchard
Want to give romance writing a try? Work with award-winning New England author Jenn Bouchard in a friendly, no-pressure, fun environment to learn about the craft, process, and next steps to writing a short romance piece. Details on how to submit a finished story to contests and literary magazines will be included.
Jenn Bouchard is the author of Considering Us, First Course, and Palms on the Cape (coming in July 2026), as well as six published short stories. A career high school social studies teacher, she also teaches writing classes to adults and teenagers across New England and online. An avid cook and devoted Red Sox fan, she lives with her family in the Boston suburbs.
Jenn will also be signing books at the end of the workshop. Register ahead of time and tickets are $10 to secure your spot.
Author Jenny Howe book signing
Jenny L. Howe first started scribbling stories into black-and-white composition notebooks with neon pink pens when she was in junior high and never really stopped. In college, she decided to turn her love of books into a career by pursuing a Ph.D. in literature, where she spent the next few years studying bizarre and entertaining medieval romances. Now, as a professor, she teaches courses in college writing, literature, and children’s media.
She is the author of romances for teens and adults, including “Love at Full Tilt,” “How to Get a Life in Ten Dates,” “The Make-Up Test” and “On the Plus Side.”
Jenny will be in-store signing copies from 12-2 PM.
Author Kim Swizz book signing
“Guess and Pray” releasing February 24, 2026
Eli Chambers doesn’t do relationships. He respects the hell out of women, but that linked-life, tied-together, found-your-person setup is not for him, and he’s always sure to be clear about that. Still, he’s a damn good time…
Iris Sutton is a young, single mom whose life revolves around her daughter and her dedication to her job as a paralegal. She’s responsible, dedicated, controlled, reliable—she’s stable. And when the boy-turned-man from her past pops back up, she knows that what Eli offers is all wrong for what she needs.
After a few stumbles, Eli and Iris find themselves fast friends, battling through the challenges tax season loves to bring. But things get tricky when Iris’s unwelcome ex, Archer, blows into town and demands she return to him. In a panic, Iris claims Eli as her very serious boyfriend. Ever the protective and helpful friend, Eli steps up to maintain the ruse until Archer takes the hint and gets lost.
A fake relationship doesn’t count, and feelings won’t get involved. This is going to be just fine…
Guess and Pray is a small-town, fake dating, single parent, reformed playboy, open-door romance.
Kim Swizz will be in store signing her series from 12-2 PM.
Author Emma O'Dea book signing
After a devastating breakup, kindergarten teacher Cassie Dwyer has no choice but to crash with her best friend’s older brother—who just so happens to be NHL’s most notoriously private star player.
Liam Brynn is ice-cold on and off the rink. Focused, disciplined, and done with distractions, the last thing he needs is his sister’s sunshiney friend moving into his quiet sanctuary. Especially when she has no idea who he really is.
But as boxes unpack and walls start to fall, Liam finds himself drawn to Cassie's soft heart and stubborn spirit. And Cassie—still nursing wounds from a past that let her down—starts to wonder if the man with all the walls is actually the only one who sees her clearly.
He’s used to keeping his distance.
She’s used to being left behind.
But sometimes, the safest place to fall…
is off the ice.
Off the Ice is a slow-burn, grumpy-sunshine hockey romance with forced proximity, emotional healing, and swoony late-night heart-to-hearts. Perfect for fans of ice-cold heroes who melt only for her.
Emma will be in-store signing copies from 12-2 PM.