How to Write Irresistible Romantasy • Reedsy

📚 Overview

Romantasy has taken the book market by storm, and it shows no signs of slowing down. From fire-breathing dragons to enchanted academia — and of course, from enemies to lovers — there’s so much to love about this genre.

In this one-day conference, we’re joined by some of the biggest names in publishing to talk about major trends in romantasy and what makes it so addictive. They’ll also cover how you can craft a romantasy story that even the genre’s most diehard fans will adore.

Bestselling authors Jennifer L. Armentrout (From Ash and Blood), Cara Clare (The Phoenix Prophecy) and Alyssa Day (The Nobody Chronicles) will share insider knowledge about writing and publishing these world-wide sensations. You’ll also get practical tips from seasoned romantasy editors on crafting characters and storylines that will keep readers invested one book after another –– and possibly even propel you to the bestseller list.

🎓 What You'll Learn

Common romantasy tropes and how to make them feel fresh

Ways to build romantic tension between your hero and heroine

Techniques for balancing fantasy and romance elements

How to sustain reader interest throughout a series

🎟️ What’s Included

Our jam-packed schedule includes a panel discussion and live Q&A with bestselling romantasy authors, as well as three masterclasses with seasoned romantasy editors. You’ll also get post-event guidance on working with a professional book coach or editor to bring your story to life, and $25 credit towards a collaboration on the Reedsy Marketplace.

Schedule

The schedule will be announced closer to the event.

Speakers

Jennifer L. Armentrout

New York Times bestselling author

New York Times # 1, International, and USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout is the author of over seventy romantasy, fantasy and young adult novels, including the Blood and Ash, Flesh and Fire, and Wicked series. She also writes under the name J. Lynn. When she's not hard at work writing, she spends her time reading, working out, watching zombie movies, and pretending to write. She shares her home in West Virginia with her husband, his K-9 partner, Diesel, her hyper Border Jack, Apollo, and a slew of farm animals, including alpacas, goats, and sheep.

Cara Clare

Bestselling author

Cara Clare is a storyteller and bestselling author of forty novels, the fortieth being her Lady Chatterley's Lover retelling, Chatterley. Whether she’s crafting dark, gothic worlds filled with tortured antiheroes and forbidden magic or writing smut that sizzles, Cara believes every love story should leave you a little breathless. Cara lives near Cambridge, England and is also one half of the Indie Writers Club podcast where she chats writing and craft with her co-host James Blatch.

Alyssa Day

New York Times bestselling author

Alyssa Day is an award-winning and New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of romantasy, mystery, and romance whose books have sold more than a million copies and been translated into many languages. She is also a mental health advocate who has lived with depression since she was a teenager. She’s an Ohio State grad and graduated summa cum laude from Capital University Law School and practiced as a trial lawyer for a decade, when she also served as an advocate for at-risk children. She lives in Florida with her Navy Guy husband, has two amazing kids, and rescues dogs. Especially pugs. So Many Pugs.

Rebecca Heyman

Editorial Director at Entangled Publishing

After almost 20 years as a freelance developmental editor, Rebecca Heyman joined Entangled Publishing as the editorial director of the Amara and Sideways imprints in 2025. She lives outside of Boston with her husband, kids, and two Siberian cats.

Molli Jackson Ehlert

Author & Editor

Molli Jackson Ehlert is a critically acclaimed author, voracious reader, and sought-after editor for fantasy and romance novels. After graduating from Columbia with her degree in social psychology, Molli bounced around from academia to cooking to animal rescue, before finally achieving her writing dreams. A piece of her identity goes into every book she writes: fat, queer, Jewish, neurodivergent, disabled—Molli embraces it all through joy. She is also a developmental editor and book coach on Reedsy.