IRAE 27 October Edition Newsletter Vol.1

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Oct 27

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October 2026 Volume 1

Behind Every Beachfront Door Lies a Story Untold.

And some stories are far too wicked for daylight.

Psst. Come here.

Just. A. Little. Closer.

You ever wonder what happens when you put a bunch of romance readers and authors together at the beach for a weekend?

Well, let me tell you a little something... something.

During the day, we're respectable people. Mostly. We talk books, catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and pretend we have some sense.

Then the sun goes down.

Now, I'm not saying we get into anything. Naughty. I'm just saying there are certain conversations you don't want recorded, games that probably require a warning label, and enough laughter coming from behind closed doors to make somebody knock and ask what they're missing.

And we're not telling.

Okay, maybe we'll tell you a little.

There are late-night conversations, friendships that last long after everybody packs their bags, and those moments when you look around a room and realize you've found your people. The ones who understand why you stayed up until three in the morning reading about a man who doesn't exist.

Nobody judges you.

Well, we might judge your taste in fictional men, but that IS a different conversation.

That's IRAE.

A weekend where readers and authors get together, leave the everyday nonsense behind, and have a good time. No pretending. No explaining why your book boyfriend has more red flags than a hurricane warning.

And since Halloween is right around the corner, consider this your invitation to come find out what goes bump in the night.

Better yet, who's doing the bumping.

IRAE 2027: Once Upon a Romance April 15–17, 2027 | Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Every reader deserves a happy ending.

Now, I could tell you everything we have planned, but where's the fun in that?

Some things you just have to experience for yourself.

Find out more at irauthorsexpo.com

Until next time, read something wicked, enjoy your weekend, and remember...

What happens behind the beachfront doors doesn't always stay there.

Sometimes things might end up in somebody's next book.

Happy Halloween!

Kassanna 💋 Books With Bite

The Company We Keep After Dark.

Now, let's talk about the guest list.

AKA our attending Authors.

You know I believe good company can turn an ordinary weekend into something unforgettable. And when it comes to IRAE, we're particular about the company we keep.

Not because we're fancy. Honey, half of us will be questioning nonexisitent morally gray situations before the first night is over. Don't panic.

I'm talking about books.

Maybe.

Seriously. Because the right people make all the difference.

Every year, we bring together a select group of authors who know how to tell a story, keep readers turning pages long after bedtime, and make fictional men seem like perfectly reasonable life choices.

Don't judge. We all have our favorites.

This year, we're delighted to welcome:

Kelly Violet • Harper Black • Evelyn Sola • Francesca Penn • K.T. Bond • Ruby Flowers • Octavia Price • Andrew Grey • Siren Allen • Lynette Sivad • Sonja B. • Theodora Taylor • Kenya Wright • Taisha DeMay • Pheonix Daniels • Bridget Midway • Reana Malori • Kassanna • Heather Rae • Olivia Gaines

And We. Are. Not. Done. Yet. There are a few more names we're keeping close to the vest.

After all, a good guest list should leave a little room for surprises.

IRAE 2027: Once Upon a Romance April 15–17 | Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Every reader deserves a happy ending.

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