In recent years Romance has finally been getting the recognition it deserves – it’s time to celebrate that! In this playful but sincere spotlight, authors Lily Chu, Kristen Ciccarelli, and Rebecca Fisseha unpack how the romance genre (and its community) bolster reader empathy, emotional resilience, and a spirit of optimism. Can happily-ever-afters help readers keep their hearts open to the real world? In times of hardship, is love our best defense? Join us and find out!

September 28th from 4-4:45pm at the Ontario Creates Vibrant Voices Stage in David Pecaut Square.

Signing to follow.

For more information, go to Word on the Street Toronto’s website.

Join us at Hopeless Romantic Books for an enchanting afternoon celebrating the magic of romantasy!

🗓 Saturday, June 28
🕑 2:00 - 5:00 PM
📍 Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto

Featuring a star-studded lineup:
💫 Emily Varga – Indie & internationally bestselling author of For She Is Wrath
💫 Kristen Ciccarelli – #1 NYT bestselling author of The Crimson Moth duology

This cozy event will include:
💬 A panel talk & author Q&A
📖 Book signings
📸 Time to mingle and snap pics
🍰 Light snacks & treats
🎁 Bookish giveaways you won’t want to miss

Whether you're a devoted romantasy reader or just discovering the genre, come hang out with fellow book lovers and meet the minds behind some of your favourite stories.

📚✨ Free to attend, good vibes guaranteed!

Join us as we celebrate the book launch of Kristen Ciccarelli's latest novel, Rebel Witch.  Your ticket will also include a copy of the book .  The event includes a Q&A with Kristen, moderated by Joanna Hathaway.  This is your opportunity to meet Kristen and to have your book signed.

Doors open at 6:30. Standing room only.

Purchase your tickets here.

Details to come!

YAllwest book festival, first hosted in 2015, is a young adult and middle grade book festival in Santa Monica, California. bringing together over 70 authors and illustrators for a Saturday full of panels, signings, and special events, Yallwest is a free-to-enter festival and a delightfully good time.

Details here.

Panel: Revolutionary Romance: Queens and Warriors in Romantasy

Date/Time: Sunday, April 27 -- 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Venue: Seeley G. Mudd 123 - Signing Area 4 / Bookseller: Village Well

Panelist(s): Amalie Howard, Rachel Howzell Hall, Melissa de la Cruz, Kristen Ciccarelli

• Please note that indoor venues require a ticket so that we can control the capacity of the room. There is a nominal fee to reserve a ticket in advance. Tickets may be reserved either online at latimes.com/fob starting Sunday, April 20, or at ticket booth #350 on the day of, while supplies last. Also, there is a stand-by line at each indoor venue where un-ticketed attendees can wait to gain entry to the event if seats are available.  

• Authors will be escorted to a signing area immediately following the end of their session to sign books for attendees.

Hopeless Romantic Books invites you to a special author signing event featuring Kristen Ciccarelli.

📅 Date: April 26, 2025

⏰ Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

📍 Location: Stackt Market

🎟️ Tickets: FREE

Meet Kristen in person, get your book(s) signed, and talk with fellow fans!

Copies of Kristen's books will be available for purchase at the event if you need to start your collection or complete your set.

✨ RSVP here.

The Ripped Bodice is hosting an author event with Mai Corland and Kristen Ciccarelli on Thursday, April 3rd at 7pm. Moderator Jordan Fisher will lead a conversation around their recent romantasy releases.

This ticketed event includes a $20 store credit. There will be a book signing to follow with both authors.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Join us in store for an exciting evening celebrating top Canadian YA voices.

This powerhouse panel features authors Elly Blake, Kristen Ciccarelli, Elora Cook, and M. K. Lobb, and is moderated by Nicki Pau Preto.

Event Guidelines:

• Must purchase a ticket to attend

• Ticket includes access to the event, signing line and a copy of the book listed on your ticket.

• Book purchased with your ticket cannot be exchanged for another book on the list.

• Signing to follow the panel discussion.

• Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Grab your tickets here.

Kristen will be signing at the Barnes & Noble Amherst with Mai Corland from 2-4pm. This is a free event.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Join Kristen in celebrating the launch of Elora Cook’s IN THE COMPANY OF KILLERS.

Kristen will be in conversation with the author. Book signing to follow.

Details here.

Kristen will be in conversation with Danielle L. Jensen at Wild Rose Brewery on March 17th.

Tickets are SOLD OUT. Email info @ slowburnbooks.ca to get on the waitlist.

Join New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli in conversation with Nicki Pau Preto to celebrate the release of Rebel Witch, the highly anticipated follow-up to Indigo's #1 Teen book of 2024, Heartless Hunter.

Event Guidelines:
- Must purchase a ticket to attend.
- Ticket includes access to the event, signing line, and a copy of Rebel Witch - Indigo Exclusive Edition
- Seating is limited and first come, first served

Tickets: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/50267/

NOON Panel: The Things We Do For Love

Location: JB A-B

Authors: Kelly Andrew, Libba Bray, Kristen Ciccarelli, Jessica Goodman, Elle Gonzalez Rose

Moderator: Sydnie Shreffler

2 PM Panel: In the Shadows

Location: MR 9

Authors: Kelly Andrew, Kristen Ciccarelli, J. Elle, Elle Gonzalez Rose, Emily Varga

Moderator: Tristian Evans

Thursday, February 27 @ 7:30 PM CT
The Last Chapter

Kristen will be in conversation with @gabriella.guava. Signing to follow.

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qa-and-book-signing-with-kristen-ciccarelli-tickets-1124733220339?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Tuesday, February 25 @ 7:00 PM ET
Brookline Booksmith

Kristen will be in conversation with Roshani Chokshi. Book signing to follow.

TICKETS: https://brooklinebooksmith.com/event/2025-02-25/kristen-ciccarelli-roshani-chokshi-rebel-witch

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Monday, February 24 @ 7:00 PM CT
The Novel Neighbor

Kristen will be in conversation with @peachyqueencosplay. Book signing to follow.

REGISTER HERE: https://kristenciccarelli.paperform.co/

Sunday, February 23 @ 2:00 PM CT
Half Priced Books

Kristen will be in conversation with Ashley Schumacher. Book signing to follow.

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-and-book-signing-with-bestselling-author-kristen-ciccarelli-tickets-1110787759089?aff=oddtdtcreator

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Tuesday, February 18 @ 5:30 PM PT
Barnes and Noble Northgate

Kristen will be in conversation with Margaret Owen. Book signing to follow.

TICKETS: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062177835-0

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Join us as we celebrate the book launch of Kristen Ciccarelli's latest novel, Rebel Witch.  Your ticket will also include a copy of the book .  The event includes a Q&A with Kristen, moderated by Joanna Hathaway.  This is your opportunity to meet Kristen and to have your book signed.

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. Stay tuned for more details.

Kristen will be signing at 11am.

Find more info here.