We’re so excited to announce Venessa Vida Kelley as one of our attending authors for Magic & Meet Cutes: Romantasy in Raleigh 2026! Join us for an incredible weekend this summer, celebrating all things fantasy romance in the heart of Downtown Raleigh.  

Venessa is a Nuyorican author, illustrator, and aspiring mermaid who writes fairy tales about the real world (so they can draw them too). Their stories feature queer, BIPOC, & disabled rep, forbidden love, fated mates, and found family tropes with multilingual elements—because diversity in the real world IS magical!

Tickets On Sale Friday March 20!

Your new favorite romantasy experience awaits!

Join us in the heart of downtown Raleigh for a truly unforgettable weekend of signings, panels, and a VIP brunch with authors and influencers!

Magic & Meet Cutes 2026