Romantasy Panel at Waterstones Manchester Arndale

Join us in store for our very first Romantasy panel where we will be joined by Amber Hamilton, M.A Kuzniar and Emma Hinds. Get ready to talk all things fantasy, magic, world building, rethinking tropes, queerness - and of course, plenty of romance! It's a night that you won't want to miss.

Amber Hamilton's debut novel Seven Deadly Thorns is destined to be a new essential to the genre. The Cruel Prince meets Powerless in this dark academia romantasy that will tattoo itself onto your heart… This sizzling, irresistible enemies-to-lovers novel has magic more destructive than your darkest nightmares.Amber Hamilton writes stunning escapist fantasy full of harrowing monsters and lovable villains. She lives in Texas with her french bulldog, Waffles, where you can find her indulging her book buying addiction, making vibrant art, and pretending every day is Halloween. This is her debut novel.

M.A Kuznair is back with a breathtaking Snow White retelling. One touch and your heart is lost, as the hunter becomes the hunted in a dark romantasy perfect for fans of Holly Black and Adalyn Grace.Step into the forest of hearts in this richly imagined take on the Snow White folklore, full of forbidden love, slow burn passion and the promise of true love's kiss.M. A. Kuzniar spent six years living in Spain, teaching English and travelling the world which inspired her children’s series with Puffin, The Ship of Shadows. Her adult novels Midnight in Everwood and Upon a Frosted Star, published by HQ Stories, were Sunday Times Bestsellers. She lives in Nottingham with her husband, where she spends her days reading, writing and playing board games. She can be found on cosyreads on Instagram where she makes the best hot chocolates.

Emma Hinds is no stranger to writing about magic and folklore, and Witchlore combines the two. Whip-smart, darkly funny and engrossing, this irresistible YA romantasy from the bestselling author of The Knowing sees shapeshifters, witches and an unexpected resurrection at Demdike College of Witchcraft.Emma Hinds is a queer writer living and working in Manchester who is passionate about writing queer fantasy that explores the depth of British magical folklore. She has a Masters degree in Theology and the Arts from the University of St Andrews and is the author of the well-known fan fiction series, The Heir to the House of Prince, which currently runs at over a million words and over a million hits. Her debut adult novel, The Knowing, is a gothic fantasy published by Bedford Square (January 2024). Witchlore is her first novel for YA readers.

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