Upcoming events.
BookCon 2026 - Panel
Romance in Fantastical Realms: A Spell-Binding Look at Love in YA Fantasy and Speculative Fiction
Sun, Apr 19, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room 1A21-22 (Hall 1A-B)
Sirens, swords, and soulmates – enter the exciting worlds created by authors Melissa Poett, Angela Montoya, Kelsey Impicciche, Rebecca Danzenbaker, and Kamilah Cole. Join them as they discuss their latest releases, what drew them to these subgenres, and what they see in the genres' future.
Moderator: Aurora Dominguez
BookCon 2026 - Signing
Sun, Apr 19, 2026
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Author Autographing Table 17 (Hall1A-B)
Authors from the Romance in Fantastical Realms panel will be on hand to meet fans and sign books. One book personalized, up to three total books signed, no posed photos. Books available for purchase at the Ripped Bodice booth.
Venetia Constantine in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche
Join us to celebrate two amazing titles and authors: Venetia Constantine'S THE LAST STARBORN SEER & Kelsey Impicciche'S VOICE OF THE OCEAN!
We are so excited to host two amazing authors for a panel discussion and book signing event! Venetia Constantine will be discussing her novel, THE LAST STARBORN SEER, and Kelsey Impicciche will be discussing her novel, VOICE OF THE OCEAN. Tickets are $35, and include a voucher toward either title (both books will be available for purchase at the event).
CHRISTINE RICCIO W/ KELSEY IMPICCICHE: THIRTY, FLIRTY, AND FOREVER ALONE
Join us as we welcome
CHRISTINE RICCIO
in conversation with KELSEY IMPICCICHE
on
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
at
6:00 PM
to celebrate the release of Riccio's new novel
THIRTY, FLIRTY, AND FOREVER ALONE
St. Louis County Library’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Novel Neighbor Present YouTube and Twitch Star Kelsey Impicciche
St. Louis County Library’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Novel Neighbor Present YouTube and Twitch Star Kelsey Impicciche
Author of “Voice of the Ocean”
Professional YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kelsey Impicciche has long captivated fans, with over 1.5M followers across platforms today. This year, Kelsey will add author to her incredible bio. A fresh twist on “The Little Mermaid,” Kelsey's captivating YA novel follows a young siren princess who defies her people to save a human prince, igniting a dangerous romance amid treacherous waters. “Voice of the Ocean” is a sweeping novel of adventure, secrets, magic, and romance.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Books available from The Novel Neighbor
Kelsey Impicciche MEMPHIS Release Event for Voice of the Ocean
Join us as we welcome Kelsey Impicciche on TUESDAY, APRIL 22 at 6:00 PM to celebrate the release of her new novel VOICE OF THE OCEAN.
Can't attend an event? Don't miss out on signed copies! You can order autographed books for any of our in-person author events by ording on Novel’s website and leaving your personalization instructions in the comments at checkout! Your books will be signed and ready for pickup or shipping the day after the event.
Kelsey Impicciche LA Pre-Release Event for Voice of the Ocean
To celebrate Voice of the Ocean, we're hosting an LA early book launch with Kelsey Impicciche on Friday, April 18th at 7pm. She'll discuss her debut novel with Christine Riccio.
There will be a book signing to follow. This ticketed event includes a copy of the book.
Can't attend the event? Signed copies from Kelsey and Christine are available for LA in-store pick-up and shipping. Must order by April 11th.