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Katherine Center
Featuring an Opening Keynote by

Katherine Center

Katherine is a New York Times bestselling author known for writing heartfelt, witty, and emotionally rich contemporary romance novels. She consistently crafts strong, relatable heroines and soul-nourishing stories that balance humor with struggle and deep emotional truth. Her books, including The Love Haters, The Rom-Commers, The Bodyguard, Things You Save in a Fire, Happiness for Beginners, and more, have been captivating readers worldwide for nearly two decades.

  • book cover, The Love Haters, by Katherine Center
  • book cover: The Rom-Commers, by Katherine Center
  • book cover: The Bodyguard, by Katherine Center
  • book cover: Things You Save in a Fire, by Katherine Center
Christina Lauren
Featuring a Closing Keynote by

Christina Lauren

Susan Lee
In conversation with Susan Lee

CHRISTINA LAUREN is the combined pen name of long-time writing partners and best friends Lauren Billings and Christina Hobbs, the New York Times, USA TODAY, and #1 internationally bestselling authors of over thirty novels including Beautiful Bastard, The Unhoneymooners, Love and Other Words, The Paradise Problem, The True Love Experiment, and many more.

  • book cover: Beautiful Bastard, by Christina Lauren
  • book cover: The Unhoneymooners, by Christina Lauren
  • book cover: Love & Other Words, by Christina Lauren
  • book cover: The Paradise Problem, by Christina Lauren
  • book cover: The True Love Experiment, by Christina Lauren

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Interest forms

Interested in joining us at LoveLitCon? Choose the appropriate form below to tell us more about you. You will not hear back from us immediately. If you’re a good fit, we’ll be in touch.

  • Volunteer application

    Have time, a kind heart, and want to help behind the scenes? Apply to be a LoveLitCon Volunteer!

  • Author interest form

    Whether you’ve written and published one book or one hundred, we want to know about you!

  • Narrator interest form

    Whether you’ve narrated one audio book or one hundred, we want to know about you!

  • Vendor interest form

    Sell handmade goods, or offer products or services relevant to romance readers? Tell us more!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I bring my partner, family, or friends with me?link to this question

    Of course, you may bring whomever you wish. As a LoveLitCon Attendee, you are responsible for making and paying for your own travel and dining arrangements, including hotel reservations and transportation to and from the event. After all, it is Valentine’s Day weekend! However, note that only ticketed adults 18 years of age or older will be admitted to the convention area and any associated activities, and child or pet care will not be available through LoveLitCon.

  • Are there meetups before the event?link to this question

    Yes! We have already hosted several in-person and virtual book club meetings, and we have several more planned. If that type of thing interests you, make sure to join LoveLitCon bookclub on Bookclubs. We’re also looking at the possibility of other meetups or sessions in or around San Diego before the main event, in partnership with local vendors, bookstores, or organizations. Keep an eye out on our socials for any related announcements, and make sure you join our email list if you haven’t already. If you happen to be nearby (or can make it here) for any of these, we’d love to see you there.

    Our cofounders, Cam and Emelia, love to plan events, and are always looking for something extra to give our participants a chance to mingle and get to know each other. We also encourage anyone arriving on Friday of the event weekend (or earlier) to use the loose schedule time on Friday afternoon to gather a friend or two and go explore part of the amazing city of San Diego.

  • What about lunch?link to this question

    Lunch is on your own each day. So you’ll have plenty of time to hang out with other Attendees, Authors, or just some down time to take a break or curl up and dig into any of the books you just acquired. The hotel has several options to choose from, including two restaurants, and a cafe. We’re also arranging for hotel catering to have an additional cash concessions area near the event space for several grab and go options. There are also restaurants on Harbor Island within walking distance. And there are a plethora of dining options at Liberty Station, Little Italy, and downtown; all are typically a short 7–10 minute car share ride away, which have great options for dinner too.

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