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.
310 S West Street, Suite 110 Raleigh, NC 27603

Tickets go live March 20th at 12PM EST

Attending Authors:
Alexandra Kennington
Alexis Maragold
Alysha Rameera
Anuja Varghese
Brittney Arena
E.K. Condos
Emily Krempholtz
Grace Morrow
Gretchen Powell Fox
H.E. Bauman
Harper Hawthorne
Haydn Hubbard
Hayley Turner
J. D. Evans
Kalla Harris
Lauren Blackwood
Lyra Selene
Madeline Taylor
Maggie Rapier
Maggie Sunseri
Monica J DeLoy
S.A. MacLean
Samantha Amstutz
Shaquilla Lunsford
Shalini Abeysekara
Venessa Vida Kelley
More coming soon!

Attending Vendors:
Ink & Edge Books
Midnight Whispers Box
YGG Threads
More coming soon!

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