Welcome to Romancing the Midwest

A Bookish Event Built on Love, Stories, and Community

A decorative, ornate gold picture frame with intricate floral and scroll designs.

Attending Authors

A close-up photograph of a red carnation flower with ruffled petals.

Muted peach-colored flowers and buds on a tall stem against a black background.

Close-up image of a purple rose flower with detailed petals and a dark background.

This area is a WIP, please check back for a complete list of all attending authors.

In the meantime, feel free to check out our Instagram page which has been announcing authors for the 2027 event!

Attending Vendors

An ornate, gilded picture frame with intricate baroque-style carving.

Ornate gold decorative picture frame with intricate floral and scroll designs.

Decorative gold ornate picture frame

A decorative gold ornate picture frame with intricate scrollwork and floral designs.

Please check back for a complete list of all attending vendors.

RTM's Sponsors

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Interested in sponsoring this event?

Media Kit and Sponsor information

A colorful bouquet of various flowers including roses, dahlias, and other blooms with green leaves on a black background.

Stylized text 'RM' with soft green color and black outline, decorated with pink and peach flowers and green leaves.

Arrangement of pink and red roses, peach ranunculus, pink sweet peas, and red chrysanthemums with green leaves on a black background.

Authors, Vendors, influencers and volunteers

Interested in joining us at RTM?