After Dark: Chapter 2

This isn’t just a night out, it’s a descent into your darkest bookish fantasies.

This is a 18+ event due to the mature content and licensed bar.

✨ Meet & mingle with your favorite dark, fantasy, and paranormal romance authors

Full Line Up of Authors:

Alisha Williams

Raelle Lowe

Payton Rose

H.L Charlesworth

Katherine Scheirer

Jade Everett

S.J Magnolia

N.J Rodman

Amara Rose

Scarlett Moro

JM Stockford

L. Smail

Kylie Doyle

Veronica Talliss

*Subject to Change

🎭 Be captivated by sensual performances, including aerialists and dancers

📸 Strike a pose at themed photo ops, including the chance to pose with mysterious masked men and a motorcycle ;)

🛍️ Browse the Market, a curated collection of romance-themed vendors and spicy treasures

🍷 Sip on themed cocktails (with wicked non-alcoholic options) and indulge in a buffet of hors d’oeuvres

🎟️ Take part in exclusive giveaways, spicy surprises, and after-dark magic all night long

🔥 Please note: This is primarily an immersive, activity-based event. However, seating will be available for panels, performances, and rest areas.

More information on our website - https://sites.google.com/view/afterdarkbookishgala/home

ALL TICKET SALES END ON SEPTEMBER 1 2026 AT 11:30PM

😈 VIP (6:00 PM – 1:00 AM) $205

• Early access to the event & market
• Exclusive entry to the VIP Lounge
• Early signings and intimate moments with authors, actors and vendors
• Priority seating for readings, panels, and performances
• VIP aerialist show
• Entry into the VIP-only door prize
• Vip Exclusive hors d’oeuvres 
• 1 Dark Romance Blind date with a book
• VIP Swag Bag

✨ General Admission (7:00 PM – 1:00 AM) $125

• Full access to all event programming
• Sensual performances, kink demos, and immersive experiences
• Access to the Market
• Themed hors d’oeuvres and sweets
• Entry into the general door prize raffles

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre, 4440 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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