Hello ,

I have something fun for you—actually, I have a few fun things!

First is an invitation to attend a romance reader conference called Luv-a-palooza.

Thirty-seven romance authors have provided prerecorded "meet the author" videos that are streaming all week long. And then, next weekend, we'll be live to answer your questions, chit chat and jibber jabber for an hour on our own and then another hour in roundtables!

If you want to get a feeling for how this might go, you can check out a 15-minute conversation I had on the Author Talk podcast—which to my horror 😳 was also recorded and shared on video!

My pre-recorded video is a little different from most, I suspect, since I didn't talk about what inspires me to write or what my lucky charm is, I talked about something not many people like to—how much money I make as a romance author.

And several of my friends, all but one who are also USA Today bestselling authors, shared snapshots of their earnings from May this year. I bet you'll be surprised at what you learn... 🧐

Games, contests & prizes

There are games and contests throughout the 10-day romance extravaganza. You can win unique prizes including artisan jewelry from James Avery®, cash, books from your favorite author, and more.

Hourly giveaways will keep the party going with 2 days of freebies.

Multiple winners will receive 2-, 3-, or 4- book prize packs courtesy of the authors and the hosts of Luv-a-Palooza. One lucky winner will be announced on the last day of the event to receive a complete library of books—one paperback from each participating author—to grace your bookshelves (an estimated value of $1,300).

Tickets for the event start at $5! (Keep reading to see how you can get in for free!)

Books from participating authors

Since the best parties have goodie bags, twenty of us have also got free books for you. If you've not read my college, first kiss romance, Mind Over Splatter, you can get it in this collection. And if you have read it (thank you!) there are lots of other fun titles to download. Click the picture to see what's there.

Win one of five Emerald passes!

If you want a chance to win one of the $25 passes that includes all of this...

• Access to recorded video presentations of all Presenting Authors
• Access to live author presentations on Saturday & Sunday
• Access to author roundtables Saturday & Sunday
• Networking with authors, vendors, and other attendees throughout event
• Entry in Library Giveaway drawing
• Scavenger hunt & prizes
• Book bingo & prizes
• Word find & prizes
• Access to author presentations until July 3rd

...all you have to do is reply and tell me which of my heroes you're most fond of—and some detail about the story—because I want to gift these passes to readers who support my writing. 🥰

If you need a reminder of my titles, you can see them here on BookBub. (And if you don't already follow me... I'd be delighted if you did!)

I'll put all the names in one of those random name picker thingies that spins and let the winners know on Sunday around noon (Pacific) so you have time to explore this weekend.

That's all from me. I'm off to "meet" Rachel Van Dyken! (Yes, romance authors fangirl other romance authors!)

love&paloozastuff,

Danika

xo

PS—don't forget to let me know which of my heroes you love the best for a chance to win a free ticket to Luv-a-palooza!