RRAW26 2026

The RRAW Experience: A Celebration of Legacy 💋📚

This year, The RRAW Experience proudly stands as a legacy event, honoring the architects of romance literature whose stories have shaped generations of readers and writers.

We’re proud to honor five iconic storytellers whose work helped build the romance genre from the ground up:
Robyn Carr, Jacquelin Thomas, Evelyn Palfrey, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and Felicia Mason—✨ women whose stories didn’t just make bestsellers—they made history.
These legends brought us small towns, second chances, Black love, big feels, and forever favorites. And now, we're bringing them center stage.

🎉 3 Days. 1 Unforgettable Vibe.
Join us in Peoria IL for an immersive celebration where romance lives loud and legacy leads the way. This year’s RRAW Experience includes:

🖋️ Masterclasses with bestselling authors and industry experts
🎤 Live performances + surprise celebrity guests
🛍️ RRAW Expo with vendors, bookish merch & romance brands
📸 Photo ops and curated Meet & Greets with your fave authors
💼 Pro Panels & Publishing Talks (from indie to legacy publishing)
🎟️ VIP Lounges + Exclusive Events (including RRAW After Dark)
👑 Legacy Honoree Ceremony celebrating the icons
💬 Intentional Networking for readers, writers & industry insiders
📚 Book signings and debut spotlight moments
🎧 Media Row, live tapings & podcast pull-ups
🎭 RRAW giveaways, and grown-folks fun

What makes RRAW different?
We don’t just talk legacy—we build it.
This is where rising stars meet the blueprints.
Where stories meet stages.
And where every table is set for connection.

Whether you’re a reader, writer, or just romance-obsessed with good vibes and great books—The RRAW Experience is the place to be.

💗 Come for the craft.
🔥 Stay for the energy.
👑 Leave part of the legacy.