This unique event will bring together published authors and PA's in the queer romance genre for a two day retreat, with the opportunity to write, collaborate, and learn from each other together and separately. VIP readers will then join for a personal weekend experience with their favourite authors. The retreat will also include a fabulous public signing event featuring all participating authors, with dedicated time for VIP readers.
Dates: August 20-24, 2025
Location: Toronto, Canada (near an international airport)
All events will take place within the same facility. We will have a group rate for hotel rooms, discounted parking, and airport shuttles.
By filling out this form, you are requesting to sign at the 2025 event. Completion of this form does not guarantee you a table. If a table is granted, you will be sent a contract to sign and return. Once the contract is signed and returned, you will be invoiced $100 plus fees ($50 plus fees for 1/2 table) for the non-refundable deposit to hold your table. Payment in full will be due on or before 4/25/25.
Price guarantee for pre-registered authors (by July 1, 2024)
Authors Retreat ($400 CAD)
- 2 days of classes and group discussions
- 1 day of meet & greets with VIP readers
- 1 table at public signing event
- Includes coffee breaks, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and an evening reception
Authors VIP & Signing ($350 CAD)
- 1 table at public signing event
- 1 day of meet & greets
discussion groups and more with authors and VIP readers
- 1 table at public signing event
- Includes 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and an evening reception
Author Signing & Reception ($225 CAD)
- 1 table at public signing event
- Saturday evening reception
- Add on Sunday breakfast for an additional $50
Author Signing only ($150)
- 1 table at public signing event
Author 1/2 table signing only ($100)
- 1/2 table at public signing event
A non-refundable deposit of $100 ($50 for 1/2 table) will be due upon invitation to sign at Northern Rainbow Romance Retreat 2025. That fee is required to hold your table and will need to be received before your name will be released on social media.
Payment in full will be due on or before 4/25/25. If for any reason the author cancels, there will be no refunds or credits given and all payments are forfeited. However, where funds are non-refundable, they are transferable. NRRR. will make every attempt to help an author find a replacement. The NRRR waiting list will be utilized first. Any and all replacement authors MUST be approved by NRRR. NRRR must be informed of and approve any and all changes. All replacements must be made on or before 6/30/25.
Any questions can be sent to northernrainbowromanceretreat@gmail.com.