Our third annual Emerald City Romance Author and Reader Event will be held on June 13, 2026 at South Seattle College inside the Brockey Student Building (JMB). It's a day filled with romance novels, author meet-and-greets, book signings, flash tattoo art, and more. Readers can meet their favorite authors in person, connect with fellow romance readers, and immerse themself in all things romance; having the opportunity to celebrate love, passion, and happily ever afters with like-minded individuals. 

 

Date: Saturday June 13th, 2026. Doors open to VIP admission readers at 11 am and to general admission readers at 12 pm. Doors close at 5 pm

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Location: South Seattle College Main Campus, 6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98106-1499

About the location: 

​​The college is ADA compliant and we are on the bottom floor/single story building. The north entrance is flat and straight in, the other entrance (south) has stairs and a ramp to descend to the room entrance height. Building is located in the middle of campus. Campus map can be downloaded here. There are several bathrooms located throughout the building.

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Parking:

Parking is included with the registration fee.

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Reader Admission Details:

VIP admission

General admission

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Authors Registration Options & Details:

This one day event includes lunch, parking, wifi (vendors), community and a private space to take a break if needed. Full Table and Half Table and available.

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Schedule:

Day before setup: 7 - 9 pm

Day of setup: 9 -10:30 am

Lunch/Break and Mingle: 10:30 - 11 am

VIP only: 11 am - 12 pm

VIP and General admission: 12 - 5 pm 

Clean-up/Tear Down: 5 - 6 pm ​