Getting to Second Base and Beyond: The Winning Thrills of Sports Romance
Session Description: Sports romance has it all: the tension of competition, the sweat and adrenaline of the game, and the undeniable chemistry that can spark between players, coaches, and fans. In this panel, join these fan-favorite authors of the genre as they talk about how they blend athletic grit with romantic heat. Expect a lively discussion on balancing steam with story, writing irresistible rivals-to-lovers matchups, and why sports provide the perfect backdrop for both playful banter and toe-curling passion.
- Books:The Prospects, First and Forever, On Thin Ice, Crash Course
- Authors: KT Hoffman, Lynn Painter, Olivia Belle, Piper Lawson
- Moderator: Magda Gardilcic
About the Authors:
KT Hoffman is originally from Beaverton Oregon and currently lives in Brooklyn. He received his bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing from Stanford University. If he isn't writing about trans hope and gay kissing he's probably white-knuckling his way through the ninth inning of a Seattle Mariners game. The Prospects is his debut novel.
Olivia Belle, an English Literature graduate, traded the classics for uplifting, swoony romances the moment she tossed her cap in the air—and she hasn’t looked back since. Passionate about blending laughter, heat, and heart in her stories, Olivia’s voice has been shaped by years in the Bookstagram and BookTok communities. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s walking her golden retriever puppy (but probably still listening to an audiobook!).
Piper Lawson is a WSJ and USA Today bestselling author of emotional, steamy romance. Piper lives in Canada with her tall, dark and brilliant husband. She believes peanut butter is a protein, rose gold is a neutral, and love is ALWAYS the answer.
Lynn Painter is the author of Better Than The Movies. She writes romantic comedies for tweens, teens, and adults, and when she isn't reading or writing, odds are good she’s guzzling energy drinks and watching rom-coms.
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