

2026 CALENDAR


MARCH 28th, 2026, 12-3
Prairie Village Police Department
Multi-Purpose Room
Programming TBA

MAY 16th, 2026, 12-3
Prairie Village Police Department
Council Chambers
Author Comps: The Why’s and How’s
Identifying and leveraging comparable authors and books is crucial for both the creative and business aspects of writing and marketing your romance novel. By understanding what works in your genre and who your readers are, you can tailor your book to meet market demands and create targeted marketing strategies that resonate with your audience. This approach not only enhances your book's appeal but also increases its chances of success in a competitive market.
Presenter: Danika Bloom
Bio: Danika Bloom is a USA Today bestselling author of steamy contemporary romance and the founder of Author Ever After, an online community where she mentors pre-published and early-career romance authors. Before she wrote her first romance novel, she spent over 25 years as a ghostwriter for progressive social justice non-profits in Canada, which means she's spent the better part of her adult life thinking strategically about audience, message, and what makes people pay attention.



JUNE 27th, 2026, 12-3
Prairie Village Police Department
Multi-Purpose Room
Programming TBA

JULY 25th, 2026, 12-3
Prairie Village Police Department
Multi-Purpose Room
Programming TBA



AUGUST 22nd, 2026, 12-3
Prairie Village Police Department
Council Chambers
Programming TBA

SEPTEMBER 26th, 2026, 12-3
Prairie Village Police Department
Council Chambers
Programming TBA



OCTOBER 24th, 2026, 12-3
Prairie Village Police Department
Council Chambers
Programming TBA

DECEMBER 5th, 2026, 12-3
Prairie Village Police Department
Multi-Purpose Room
HOLIDAY PARTY


IMPORTANT
CONTEST DATES
JULY 1 - The 2025 Carla Contest Opens
The Carla Crown Jewel of Books contest is for published books with a 2024 copyright date.
AUGUST 1 - The 2025 Carla Contest Closes for Entries
Registration and contest fee must be submitted by 11:59pm CT
AUGUST 21 - Deadline to receive The 2025 Carla electronic or hard-copy entries.
Finalists will be announced last week of October.
NOVEMBER 30 - The 2025 Carla Contest winners announced.
