LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL

#LoveStoriesEtc romance festival is returning for a third year to Manchester Central Library on 17th and 18th July 2026 for two packed days of exciting author panels, industry expert led workshops, and creative sessions!

The schedule for Friday 17th July includes…

‘How to Boss Booktok’ with Ash Jayy from The Picture of Romance

‘What Can an Editor do for You?’ with freelance editor Caroline Hogg

A writer’s advice session hosted by the Romantic Novelists’ Association

‘How to look Professional Online on a Budget’ with Branding Expert and Photographer, Claire Gardner from The Authors Lounge

A Book Bedazzling Party

Kindly sponsored by Vinci Books. Escape to the sun with a Sublime Retreats romance by Joy Skye!

A Booklovers tour of Manchester

A Silent Reading Social Event

Why Romance Readers Should Rule The World with Bella North

On Saturday 18th, we’re spoiling you with a bumper Author Day including –

Rosie Walsh, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, Kate Lord Brown,

Cal Speet, Rachel Hore, Jessica George,

Cressida McLaughlin, Kiley Dunbar, Rufaro Faith Mazarura,

Liz Fenwick, Holly Hepburn, Chloe Seager,

Bella Osborne, Jill Mansell, Kirstie Pelling,

Rachel Wood, Libby Page, Beth Moran, Megan Clawson

Bianca Gillam, Matt Cain MBE, Ellis Hunter

Jack Strange, Tessa Bickers,

Catrin Cadogan, Roxy Dunn, Annie Lord

Rosie Storey and Georgia Stone!!

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