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Romance Atlanta Reader Guide · 2026
welcome,
reader.
A Reader's Companion

Find your
next obsession.

Your complete guide to the authors, tables, and stories at Romance Atlanta. Built so you never have to wonder who's writing the trope you're already craving.

Start Here

Fourteen ways to navigate.

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Seating Chart

Find any author by table number. Tap a table to see who's there.

02

Author Directory

Search by name, trope, genre, spice level, or POV. Built for romance readers.

03

Models

Meet the cover models making appearances at RAWR.

04

Special Guests

Featured experiences and one-of-a-kind extras at the event.

05

Vendors

Bookish merch, swag, and small-batch romance goods.

06

Influencers

BookTok and Bookstagram creators covering RAWR.

07

Volunteers

The friends helping make the magic happen on-site.

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Event Team

The crew bringing Romance Atlanta to life.

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Reader FAQ

Everything you wanted to ask: bag policy, signings, photos, and more.

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PAWS Humane Society

Meet our charity partner. A portion of every ticket helps animals find homes.

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Charity Anthology

Read stories, save lives. Every copy supports PAWS Humane Society.

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Shelf Love

Visit our partner bookshop: West Georgia's home for romance.

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For Authors

Apply for Shelf Love consignment and find author resources.

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Sponsors

The brands and businesses who make Romance Atlanta possible.

Find Your Author

Seating chart.

Columbus Convention & Trade Center · South Hall Ballroom. Tap the map to zoom in, or use the lookup below to find any author by table number.

Romance Atlanta floor plan, South Hall Ballroom, Columbus Convention & Trade Center
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Venue
Columbus Convention & Trade Center
South Hall Ballroom · 1st Floor
Tables
130 author tables
+ Shelf Love & Spicy Reads & Threads vendors
Entry
Reader Check-In on right of entrance
Concessions & restrooms nearby
Author Lookup

Find a table

Enter a table number (1–130) to see who's there.

Romance Atlanta floor plan, enlarged view

Pinch to zoom · Tap outside to close

Search & Discover

Author directory.

Featured Talent

Models attending.

Meet the cover models making appearances at RAWR. Stop by for photos, signings, and a chance to meet the faces behind your favorite covers.

Don't Miss These

Special guests.

Featured experiences and partners joining us at RAWR for one-of-a-kind extras.

Booths & Brands

Vendors.

Bookish merch, swag, and small-batch romance goods. Find your next collectible.

Creators On-Site

Influencers.

BookTok and Bookstagram creators covering Romance Atlanta. Follow along and tag them with your event highlights.

The Helpers

Volunteers.

The friends giving their time to make RAWR run smoothly. Say hi, say thanks.

Behind The Scenes

Event team.

The crew bringing Romance Atlanta to life. From planning to execution, they're the heart of it all.

Everything You Need to Know

Reader FAQ.

We're so excited to have you join us. To ensure every reader has a safe, fun, and unforgettable experience, please review the following guidelines.

💌 Final Note

RAWR is all about celebrating romance, readers, and community. Show up, be kind, hype your favorite authors, and let's make this an event worth swooning over 💕

Our Charity Partner

Paws Humane Society.

A portion of RAWR proceeds supports the Chattahoochee Valley's largest animal welfare nonprofit. Here's who they are, and how you can help.

The Mission

Keeping pets out of the shelter system and in loving homes: through affordable veterinary care, foster and adoption programs, humane education, and community outreach across Columbus, Georgia.

2,000+
Animals helped find homes each year
2009
Saving lives in the Chattahoochee Valley since
0%
Government funding, 100% community supported

Who they are

Founded in 2009, Paws Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the largest animal welfare organization in the Chattahoochee Valley. They operate entirely on private support from donors, volunteers, and partner organizations (no federal, state, or city funding), which means every dollar goes directly toward saving lives.

Their vision is bigger than a shelter: an Animal Resource Center where pets and people find each other, partnerships are forged, and the region moves closer to becoming a no-kill community.

What they do

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Adoption

Matching rescued cats and dogs with their forever families.

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Foster Program

Temporary homes for animals recovering, growing, or waiting for adoption.

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Spay & Neuter

High-volume, high-quality, affordable surgeries to curb overpopulation.

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Community Cats

Trap-neuter-return programs to manage feral cat populations humanely.

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Neighborhood Pet Support

Vaccinations, microchipping, and resources to help families keep their pets.

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Humane Education

Teaching responsible pet ownership across schools and the community.

How you can help

RAWR × PAWS

At the event

Look for the PAWS donation station near registration. Drop cash, swipe a card, or bring a wishlist item to support the shelter on-site. Specific giving info to be added closer to the event.

Find them

Address
8734 Whitesville Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
Online
A Cause Worth Reading For

The charity anthology.

Every copy sold supports PAWS Humane Society, keeping pets in loving homes across the Chattahoochee Valley. Read the stories, save lives.

Cover
Coming Soon
Charity Anthology

Title to be announced

A collection of original romance stories from your favorite Romance Atlanta authors. Every dollar of proceeds goes directly to PAWS Humane Society. (Full anthology details to be added.)

♥ 100% of proceeds → PAWS Humane Society

Choose your format

Our Partner Bookshop

Shelf Love.

The first romance-only bookstore in West Georgia, and the heart behind Romance Atlanta. Authors and vendors: scroll down to apply for consignment.

A Romance Atlanta Bookshop™

Where every book is a love story.

Founded by Leah Taylor (two-time USA Today bestselling romance author and the force behind RAWR), Shelf Love is an indie bookshop devoted entirely to romance. Browse signed indies, special editions, swoon-worthy merch, and your next book boyfriend.

Visit
5000 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW
Suite 257
Austell, GA 30106
Call
Email
Authors & Vendors

Want to consign with Shelf Love?

Indie authors and small makers can apply for consignment to put their books and bookish products on our shelves. Head over to For Authors →

For Authors & Vendors

For Authors.

Welcome to your hub. Here's how to plug into the Romance Atlanta ecosystem and our partner bookshop, Shelf Love.

Shelf Love Consignment Program

Get your books or bookish products onto the shelves of West Georgia's only romance-focused bookshop. Shelf Love partners with indie authors and small makers to bring readers curated, hard-to-find titles and unique romance-themed merch. The majority of our shelves are sourced directly from indie creators. You'd be in great company.

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Indie-First

The majority of our shelves are indie. Your books fit right in.

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Real Shelf Space

Physical visibility in a destination romance bookstore.

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Online Reach

Your titles featured on shelfloveatlanta.com to our community.

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Event Spotlights

Featured at RAWR, signings, book clubs, and workshops.

How it works

01

Apply

Fill out the form below with your details and what you'd like to consign.

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Hear Back

We'll review your submission and reach out to discuss terms.

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Send Inventory

Ship or drop off your books and products to the shop.

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Get Paid

Receive payment on a regular schedule as your items sell.

Apply Now

Consignment Application

Tell us a little about you and what you'd like to consign. We'll be in touch.

Submitting opens a pre-filled email to shop@shelfloveatlanta.com. Your default mail app will appear, just hit send.

With Gratitude

Thank you.

Romance Atlanta wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. These are the brands, businesses, and beautiful souls who believed in this community.

💗 To our sponsors

Your belief in this community keeps it alive. Every dollar, every product donation, every kind word makes Romance Atlanta possible. We are endlessly grateful for the role you play in bringing readers and authors together.

Want to sponsor?

Become a RAWR sponsor

Interested in supporting Romance Atlanta and reaching a passionate, engaged romance community? Reach out to the team at shop@shelfloveatlanta.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities.