The Burning Pages
2nd Annual Romantasy Ball & Author Event

*Tier 1: The Queen’s Circle (Admission + Event Swag Bag) tickets - $225

*Tier 2: Ballroom Admission tickets - $165

Both tickets include:

• An immersive experience, where guests are encouraged to dress in formal attire or cosplay, that feels like you’ve stepped into a romantasy novel this Halloween night

• Live music, dancing, & entertainment from beginning to end, including cosplay actors & gothic regency theme

• Sweet treats & savory bites from local small businesses

• A regency-style professional portrait by a local photographer

• Author meet & greet opportunities

• Vendors available to shop with

• Side quests, prizes, and giveaways

Tier 1 Event Swag Bag tickets (100+ value) also include:

• A keepsake event ticket

• Signed bookplates from attending authors (& more)

• A Burning Pages event tote

• A hardcover copy of Knight of the God King by Lauren Blackwood

• An event exclusive edition of Wrong Place. Wrong Time. Right Viscount. by K.D. Miller

• Raffle ticket to win a signed indie copy of Souls in Ruin by Jacqueline White

• Surprise gifts from bookish vendors and small businesses

• Even more to come

The Fae Queen is hosting her annual Regency Ball, where five fantasy courts will compete in a series of side quests & challenges throughout the evening to win her favor!

The Five Courts are:

• The Court of Eternal Flame

• The Court of Veiled Magic

• The Court of Shadow & Sin

• The Court of Loyal Hearts

• The Court of Emerald Heir

Guests will be invited to pledge their allegiance to their court, impress the Queen, and earn their Court points.

The court with the most points is awarded a grand prize that is yet to be announced.

Secrets may be shared, so prepare your finery, and get ready to spend the evening inside of a dark, gothic romantasy novel.

Guests will enjoy a variety of savory bites from Wilmington’s own, Electric Biscuits, and sweet treats from Snack Time Sweets.

An affogato stand will be set up and ready to serve from Gilded Coffee Company and The Wandering Cone.

Signature drinks will be available at the cash bar that fit the theme of the event.

Attending meet & greet and signing authors include Lauren Blackwood, Camille Wolfewood, Jacqueline White, K.D. Miller, Lindsey A. Hart, and A.L. Sterling.

Signed books and special editions will be available for preorder and purchase at the event, and swag will be distributed (if available).

Participating vendors include:

• Kathryn Holeman, who will be doing live watercolor portraits

• The Photo District, who will be taking regency-style portraits that will be available for download within 48 hours

• Princess Poppins, who will have a tiara pop-up

• Lover’s Library ILM, who will have a curated charm bar available

• Sugar & Spice, who will be adding some sparkle with fairy hair

• Wysteria Root of The Witch’s Bedroom, who will be doing not only tarot readings, but love readings

More vendors to come!

There will be live entertainment by Bella Rose Violin throughout the evening as well as a DJ keeping the party alive.

Last year, Ray from Active Entertainment gave us a night to remember and he’s back for round 2.

Bella is joining us to provide all the classic Bridgerton-inspired classical music to help elevate the vibes of this year’s gothic-regency themed event.

We will also have live entertainment by the Queen and her attendants, who have extensive theater experience in real life!