Vanessa Riley

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Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author of over twenty-five novels like Island Queen (a GMA buzz pick), A Duke The Lady and A Baby, and the Lady Worthing mystery series (2024 Georgia Author of the Year for Mystery). Her works spotlight hidden narratives of Black women and women of color, emphasizing power, sisterhoods, and family sagas across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres. With a doctorate from Stanford University and other engineering degrees from Penn State, Vanessa brings a research-oriented approach to her inclusive storytelling about Caribbean, Georgian, and Regency eras.

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Saturday, February 15

~11:00-11:50 AM~

SATURDAY SIGNING: Table 10 at 11:00am

~3:00-3:50 PM~

BALLROOM

Is Historical Romance History?

Explore the current state of historical romance—has it run its course, or is there a renaissance on the horizon?

Harper St George, Addy DuLac, Emma Theriault, TJ Alexander, Vanessa Riley, Elizabeth Everett (Moderator)

Sunday, February 16

~11:00-11:50 AM~

BALLROOM

Historical vs Romantasy

Unpack the allure of historical romance and Romantasy, where love conquers everything from societal expectations to magical curses.

Kate Dramis, Gabi Burton, Lindsey Kelk, Addy Dulac, Alexandra Vasti, Erin Cotter, Vanessa Riley (Moderator)

~11:00-11:50 AM~

SUNDAY SIGNING: Table 4 at 3:00pm