Beyond the Page 2026

Happily Ever Readers brings you Beyond the Page, a romance author and reader event, specifically featuring closed-door romance authors. The event will include a Q&A discussion panel with 8 featured authors, followed by book signings and meet and greets with the authors. 

Featured Authors: 

• Jordan Abitz
• Jen Atkinson
• Tracy Baack
• Leah Brunner
• Julie Christianson
• Melanie Jacobson
• Kasey Stockton
• Kate Watson

Refreshments

Event will include light snacks (Dots pretzels, trail mix with nuts, deli pinwheels, and cookies from Kayla's Cookies). At this time, we cannot accommodate specific allergies, but we hope listing our snacks helps you make an informed decision.

Books and T-shirts

Authors will have books available to purchase at the event or preorder ahead of time. We will also have Happily Ever Readers: Beyond the Page T-shirts available for preorder. We will notify you and announce on the Happily Ever Readers Instagram page when preordering for books and shirts is open.

Schedule

• 12:30pm - Doors Open
• 1:00-2:00pm - Q&A Discussion Panel
• 2:00-3:30pm - Book Signings and Meet & Greet with the Authors
• 3:30pm - Event Ends

Want to win a free ticket?

Check out our Instagram page @happpilyeverreaders to learn how to enter a ticket giveaway! 

Accommodations

All of these hotels are within 4 miles of the event venue (there are many others too).

• Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Olathe
• Hilton Garden Inn Olathe
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Olathe North
• Hampton Inn Olathe
• Comfort Inn & Suites Olathe
• SureStay by Best Western Olathe
• Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Olathe

Airport - Kansas City International Airport

If you have any questions, feel free to message us on our Happily Ever Readers Instagram page.