Nov 15th • The OC Book Fair

Join me & Jennifer J. Coldwater as we sign with Underdog Bookstore at The OC Book Fair!

There will be so many bookish folks in attendance and we are honored to be two of 14 signing at Underdog’s booth, alone! 

🗓️ Saturday, Nov 15th, 4-5PM

📍115 W. Main Street, Tustin, CA

Summer 2026 • Virtual Shelf

Welcome to the Romance at Virtual Shelf Event! Join us SUMMER 2026 for a weekend of author signings and panels. Get ready to discover new romance reads and chat with authors from the comfort of your own home. Don't miss out on this virtual celebration of all things romance!

MORE INFO TO COME

Oct 26th • DTLA Halloween Block Party

DTLA Proud is partnering with Shops4thMain, to bring the Tim Burton graveyard to LIFE!

I’ll be there with the iconic C.B. Lee!

🗓️ Sunday, October 26th, 3-9 pm
📍 334 Main St, Los Angeles 90013

Oct 24th • The Aces

Join “The Aces”, Lizzy Ives, Des DeVivo, Emily B. Rose, and Latrexa Nova, at Underdog Bookstore for an Ace Awareness Week Author Panel where we’ll discuss asexuality / ace spec representation in fiction.

🗓️ Friday, October 24th, 7PM 
📍 312 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia

Sept 13th • Take It Outside

Join us at Underdog Bookstore in Monrovia, CA on September 13th @ 6 PM PST, for an intimate Q&A with three contributing authors of Incision Press’ flagship publication, Take It Outside!

Those in attendance include Butch Wilder, Des DeVivo, and Ryder West.

The authors will be reading snippets of their work and signing books!

This event will not be recorded or publicized over social media, but the event is free to the public and complimentary refreshments will be provided. 18+ attendance is required.

Sept 20th • Fall Into Books Fest

September 20th • Anaheim, CA

Pre-Order An Appreciation of Cats

Tickets!

A one day fall themed book festival celebrating inclusivity & accessibility in YA & Adult Romance & SFF!

Aug 9th • Author Speed-Dating

Join us in celebrating Bookstore Romance Day with Romance Author Speed-Dating at Underdog Bookstore!

💖 Fall in love with your next great read
💖 Rapid-fire meet-and-greets between romance readers and romance authors
💖 Book signings and opportunities to ask your romance writing questions
💖 Jump in and join the fun at any time during this FREE adults only event!

🗓️ Saturday, August 9th: 5-7PM
📍 312 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia

Featuring 10 local authors:
Des DeVivo
ST Melia
Cee Tang
Jeannie Choe
Emerie Hart
Laina Villenueve
Georgia K Boone
Cierra Martinez
Kristen Jennings
Jessika Grewe Glover

June 29 • Once Upon A Pride Queer Author Fair

🌈  Meet The Authors 🌈

Des DeVivo, Jennifer J. Goldwater, Georgia K. Boone and Rena Sapon-White will be having in-person signing at The Open Book Woodland Hills on Sunday, June 29th from 4-7 PM.

They will be there directly after the Out & Open Book Club!

May 24th • Instagram Live

Tune in to learn more about Indieverse Nominees
Dana Sweeney and Des DeVivo!

Learn more about the Indieverse and both of their books by going to: www.indieverseawards.com/2025-nominations

April 26 • Heartbound Book Shop

Independent Bookstore Day Author Fest

Mark your calendars and clear your TBR… because Indie Bookstore Day is coming to Heartbound and it’s going to be SO GOOD.

Saturday, April 26 | 11AM–6:30PM

We’re talking:
✨ All-day author signings (check the full schedule—it’s STACKED)
✨ Matcha on tap from @mjsmatcha (12–4PM!)
✨ In-store surprises and giveaways from our sponsors
✨ The coziest vibes with your romance-obsessed fam

Come hang with us, meet some incredible authors, and celebrate all things indie + love-filled!

March 18 • Betty Loves Books

TUESDAY • MARCH 18th • 6 PM

BETTY LOVES BOOKS • NEWCASTLE, NSW

Q&A, SIGNING + MINGLE

signed copies/tea bundles • tea time treats

EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC

March 15 • The Mound

A NIGHT OF SPOKEN SMUT - THE PERFORMATIVE CULMINATION OF ORLANDO SILVER'S QUEER WRITERS RETREAT @ THE MOUND

Come sit back and enjoy the product of the delicious melting pot of smutty, dirty, kinky queerness created in the proceeding days within the closed circle of attendees at the writer’s retreat. You’ll get to see, feel, smell and perhaps even taste the fruits of their lascivious labor!

DOORS: 6PM
PIZZA: 6-7.30PM
PERFORMANCES: 7.45PM
MINGLING: TILL LATE

February 9th • Underdog Bookstore

💕 Join us for an afternoon of love-filled festivities at Underdog Bookstore!

📚 At 5PM join us for an exciting panel of local romance authors. Meet our wonderful guests and treat yourself (or your loved ones) to a signed copy of your next great romance read!

All are welcome to visit us at Underdog Bookstore during this FREE event!
*Family friendly until 5PM, when things might get a bit spicy 🌶️

January 19th • The Open Book

🐈 Meet The Author 🐈

Des DeVivo will be doing another in-person signing at
The Open Book Woodland Hills ON
Sunday, January 19th from 3-5 PM.

They will be there directly after the Out & Open Book Club!