Magic & Meet Cutes 2026

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of panels, author signings, a VIP experience and more hosted by Bright Side Books & Wine as we celebrate magic, meet cutes, and all things romantasy.

We are partnering with Junction West NC to host a panel, then vendor village. This venue will also serve as a free space for attendees to be in throughout Saturday! There is a full bar, lounge furniture, and vendors will be set up and available throughout the day! Union Hall and Junction West are next door to each other.
*All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

Tickets are LIVE!

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Attending Authors:
Alexis Maragold
Alysha Rameera
Anuja Varghese
Brittney Arena
E.K. Condos
Emma Elizabeth
Emily Antoinette
Emily Krempholtz
Gretchen Powell Fox
H.E. Bauman
Harper Hawthorne
Haydn Hubbard
Hayley Turner
J. D. Evans
Juliette Cross
Kalla Harris
Lauren Blackwood
Lauren Connolly
Lindsey A. Hart
Lilly Drake (Narrator)
Lyra Selene
Madeline Taylor
Maggie Rapier
Monica J DeLoy
M.S. Masood
Rhiannon Hargadon
S.A. MacLean
Shannon Mclellan
Shalini Abeysekara
Shaquilla Lunsford
Tiffany Hunt
Venessa Vida Kelley


Attending Vendors:
Butterfields Candy
Cosmic Paper
Ink & Edge Books
Midnight Whispers Box
YGG Threads
Nerdstrom Designs
EKB Booked N Baked
Dreamers Supply Co
Nerd Girl Co.
Snarky Co

Attending Influencers:
Bethany @mythicmic
Casey @caseygetsbooked
Emily @emhlbrk
Jaimee @thtgrlreads
Katie @katiethekindlequeen
Kimberly @mylittlebookshelfco
Zuzzette @zuzzetteread