COMING FEBRUARY 6-8, 2026!

As a newer author in the world of LGBTQ+ romance, I'm always trying to learn more about this market, my readers, my craft, as well as my fellow authors and other professionals in the genre. We are such an amazing and diverse group of people, but I often find many other retreats or conferences aren't aimed specifically at us and our unique needs. Thankfully, I am a woman of action! That's why I decided to tackle this problem head on and create my own retreat for authors and other professionals in the wonderful world of LGBTQ+ romance!

Pride in Prose is a virtual retreat for LGBTQ+ romance current or aspiring authors and other professionals in the genre. 

Here's the current plan for the retreat:

A 3-day virtual event held February 6-8, 2026

Day 1: New and/or aspiring authors

• more beginner level workshops and presentations

• some networking sessions
  
  

Day 2: Established authors (with at least 5 books published) 

• Workshops and presentations 

• some networking sessions.
  
  

Day 3: Other professionals in the field

• PAs, editors, audiobook narrators, cover and character artists

• reps from entities like Kobo Writing Life, Bookfunnel, and so forth 

• some of these sessions would be open to everyone, and some may be exclusive (for instance, a session just for PAs to network and talk about issues specific to what they do)

• other panels and events would be open to all
  
  

Attendees, apart from presenters, will need to register for this event for a small fee (approx. $50). Admission allows virtual entry to all three days, although a small number of events may be exclusive. The registration cost will go toward covering web hosting and PA fees associated with the event; any money left over will then be donated to an LGBTQ+ charity. There will be an opportunity for individuals to pay more to fund some participants who cannot afford the entry fee.

Panels and presentations will be recorded and made available streaming for two years to all attendees. Talk about amazing value for your money!

This virtual retreat can accommodate up to 500 participants but it is being planned as something much smaller starting out.

This retreat will be a recurring biennial event to help LGBTQ+ romance authors and professionals stay abreast of the latest issues and developments in the genre and the ever evolving business-side of our indie industry.

Pride in Prose is inclusive of the whole rainbow spectrum. As such, there will be every effort to include sessions related to MM romance, FF and sapphic romance, trans and enby romance, polyamory and kink romance, bisexual romance, YA LGBTQ+ romance, etc.

*NOTE: This is not an event for readers. It is aimed at professional development for current and aspiring authors, audiobook narrators, editors, PAs, cover artists, etc.