The Burning Pages
2nd Annual Romantasy Ball & Author Event

Admission is $225 for the 4-hour event hosted by Burning Pages Bookstore.

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

• A physical ticket and invitation suite will be mailed to you prior to the event

• A copy of Knight of the God King by Lauren Blackwood distributed at the event

• Live music, dancing, & entertainment from beginning to end

• Sweet treats & savory bites from local small businesses

• A regency-style professional portrait by a local photographer

• Themed keepsakes and curated experiences

• Author meet & greet opportunities

• Vendors available to shop with

The Fae Queen is hosting her annual Regency Ball, where five fantasy courts will compete in a series of 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 and 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.

We are honored to announce Lauren Blackwood as our featured signing author. Her upcoming title, Knight of the God King, will be included with your ticket purchase and she will be available for signing and meet & greet throughout the evening.

Attending meet & greet authors include 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

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.