LoveStoriesEtc romance festival is returning for a third year to Manchester Central Library on 17th and 18th July 2026 for two packed days of exciting author panels, industry expert led workshops, and creative sessions.

The schedule for Friday 17th July includes…

‘How to Boss Booktok’ with Ash Jayy from The Picture of Romance

‘What Can an Editor do for You?’ with freelance editor Caroline Hogg

A writer’s advice session hosted by the Romantic Novelists’ Association

‘How to look Professional Online on a Budget’ with Branding Expert and Photographer, Claire Gardner from The Authors Lounge

A Book Bedazzling Party

A Booklover’s tour of Manchester

A Silent Reading Social Event

Why Romance Readers Should Rule The World with Bella North

The Saturday will be a bumper author day, featuring… 

Rosie Walsh, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, Kate Lord Brown, Cal Speet, Rachel Hore, Jessica George, Cressida McLaughlin, Kiley Dunbar, Rufaro Faith Mazarura, Liz Fenwick, Holly Hepburn, Chloe Seager, Bella Osborne, Jill Mansell, Kirstie Pelling, Rachel Wood, Libby Page and Beth Moran…

More names to be announced soon.