The Rom Con is raising funds for its inaugural conference. A contribution of $250 or more comes with this reward. Purchase this reward and you will join six Smartypants Romance authors at The Ripped Bodice bookstore for an exclusive event on Wednesday, August 16th in the evening. The Ripped Bodice is a romance-only bookstore in Culver City - 40 miles away from Steamy Lit Con event venue.

The store will be closed to the general public while you hang with Kilby Blades, Juliette Cross, Nanxi Wen, Cathy Yardley, Ann Whynot and April White. You'll chat with the authors about their favorite books and browse the shelves with a limited number of guests. The reward price includes appetizers and drinks at the bookstore, plus exclusive swag and a chance to win a shopping spree at the Ripped Bodice.

Transportation will be provided from the hotel venue to the bookstore.

There will be no refunds or exchanges on contributions to this campaign, unless the event for 2023 is cancelled due to lack of funding secured through fundraising and sponsorships.