Romance in New York is alive and booming! Two authors who are lifelong New Yorkers, and one author who writes like she's been here all of her life, are coming to chat about how living in New York affects the way they write and the way they see the world.
Meet the panel
About Stacey
Stacey Agdern is an award-winning romance writer and fomer bookseller who has reviewed romance novels in multiple formats and given talks about various aspects of the romance genre. She incorporates Jewish characters and traditions into her stories so that people who grew up like she did can see themselves take center stage on the page. She lives in New York, in a town known for its contributions to literary history.
About K.M.
A native New Yorker, Kwana Jackson, who also writes as K.M. Jackson, spent her formative years on the ‘A’ train where she had two dreams: 1) to be a fashion designer and 2) to be a writer. After spending over ten years designing women’s sportswear for various fashion houses, this self-proclaimed former fashionista took the leap of faith and decided to pursue her other dream of being a writer. Now a USA Today Bestseller, Kwana has been tapped by Oprah Magazine, ShondaLand and NPR for their Best Romance lists. A mother of now young adult twins, Kwana currently lives in a suburb of New York with her husband. You can find her online at www.kmjackson.com.
About Priscilla
Priscilla Oliveras is a USA Today bestselling author and Tall Poppy Writers member who writes stories that stir your heart. Proud of her Puerto Rican-Mexican heritage, she brings authenticity to her novels by sharing her Latine culture with readers. Her books (including His Perfect Partner, Island Affair, and West Side Love Story) have earned Starred Reviews and praise from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, O, The Oprah Magazine, the Washington Post, New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and more. Priscilla earned her Master of Fine Arts in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. Now she is adjunct faculty in the MFA program and teaches the online class “Romance Writing” for ed2go.com. A long-time romance enthusiast, Priscilla’s also a sports fan, beach lover, and Zumba aficionado, who enjoys practicing the art of hammock napping and never says no to a slice at her favorite Brooklyn pizzeria. Find out more about her at https://prisoliveras.com and catch up with her on Facebook www.facebook.com/prisoliveras or on Instagram and other social media via @prisoliveras.