Love Y’all Romance Book Fest is an annual celebration of romance for all, featuring 80 authors, two days of panels and signings, and exclusive author experiences.
Organizers:
VANIA
Vania is a Bulgarian immigrant, an author writing stories inspired by her own culture and history. No matter the medium, photography, art or the written word, she loves a good love story. As a bookseller, her favorite thing is seeing readers meet their new fave author, and her goal in creating Love Y’all with her friends is being able to create a joyful community in Atlanta. Her first book, WHY ON EARTH, releases 2025, and you can find her at @yatllive across social media.
JO
Jo is a British American author who thrives at the intersection of the magical and the mundane. She lives in Atlanta and has a soft spot for stories that blend together adventure and mystery with romantic tension and swoony moments. Her debut novel, The Whisperwood Legacy, comes out summer 2025.
Staff:
Alli King
Volunteer Coordinator
Alli grew up a bookworm in rural Virginia. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 2012 with a BA in Spanish and a Masters of Teaching Elementary Ed). She taught in Charleston, SC for several years, where she first volunteered and then became weekend staff for Yallfest, a young adult book festival. Alli now lives in Western North Carolina with her husband and two daughters, where she doubles as a fifth grade teacher and summer camp owner/director. Alli is SO excited to return to Love Y’all!
Niah Freed
Influencer Coordinator
Niah is a lifelong reader who wholeheartedly believes romance books are criminally underrated. She knows the only thing better than reading is talking about books with other book lovers. Her favorite genres are romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. She’s passionate about recommending diverse stories and supporting indie bookstores and authors. She lives in Memphis, TN with her husband, dog, & a semi-sentient library.
You can find her talking about books on Instagram & TikTok @novelniah.
Fave Books: Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert, A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft, Gods of Jade & Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia