We Pledge Allegiance to Your Vibes: How to Craft the Perfect Atmosphere
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: Big Girl Blitz, West of Wicked, Ember
- Authors: Danielle Allen, Nikki St. Crowe, Naima Simone
- Moderator: Lindsay McHugh
About the Authors:
Naima Simone is a USA Today bestselling author who loves writing sizzling romances with heart, a touch of humor and snark. Her books have been featured in The Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly, and described as balancing “crackling, electric love scenes with exquisitely rendered characters caught in emotional turmoil.”She is wife to Superman, or his non-Kryptonian, less bullet proof equivalent, and mother to the most awesome kids ever.
Danielle Allen is a USA Today bestselling romance author, a professor, and a life coach. With a background in social sciences, helping people better understand themselves so they can become the best version of themselves is one of her passions. She aims to write contemporary romance novels that change the status quo of the genre.
Nikki St. Crowe is a USA Today bestselling author of several romantasy novels, including the #1 Amazon bestselling series, Vicious Lost Boys. When not writing about villains getting the girl, and the girl getting the power, Nikki can be found with her husband and daughter on the shores of Lake Michigan hunting for the perfect sunset.
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