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Join the Long Island Romance Writers February 15th at 12pm for an Open House for an afternoon discussion about Romance and how what we see on the page is influenced by the way things change (or remain the same) in the real world. Readers and Writers alike are invited to join bestselling and award-winning authors R.L. Dunn, M. Goldsmith, K. Kinley, Meara Platt, and Blue Saffire for a 45 minute panel moderated by Ruth Vincent & Leslie Vollard followed by a Q&A session. Stick around for book readings featuring the authors' favorite first kisses, giveaways, and refreshments.
R.L. Dunn
R.L. Dunn, a Long Island native, resides on the Gold Coast with her husband, two of her four children, a mixed-breed dog Moe, and two black cats, Luna and Stinky. A retired EMS provider, deputy chief, educator, and NYS faculty member, Robin spent 25 years caring for others before turning to writing after an illness reshaped her life path.
A member of the Long Island Romance Writers, Robin is returning as LIRW President in 2025, drawing on her leadership experience in the first responder community. She is the author of 20 Amazon best-selling novels, including the Chase Security Series, Chase Care Series, Blood Obsession, and The Cure. Her latest Everhart Family series debuted in 2024 and is enjoyed by readers worldwide.
Robin embraces life with optimism, continuing to write romantic suspense using her rich professional and personal connections, proving there's no expiration date on pursuing one’s passion.
K. Kinley
K. Kinley is a contemporary sports romance writer, living on Long Island, NY with her husband, daughter, and their crazy Shepsky.
When she’s not writing, she can be found crafting, baking, or lounging on a beach. Reading has always been her own personal escape from reality, but having her baby girl, showed her it’s never too late to take risks and do what you love.
While maintaining her nine-to-five job, she brings the characters that have been flowing through her head to life in fun, entertaining stories full of heart, passion with a happily ever after.
Blue Saffire
Blue Saffire, award-winning, bestselling author of over eighty contemporary and PNR romance novels and novellas since 2015, writes with the intention to touch the heart and the mind. Blue hooks, weaves, and loops multiple series, keeping you engaged in her worlds. Blue writes for her own publishing company Perceptive Illusions as Blue Saffire as well as Royal Blue.
Blue and her husband live in a house filled with laughter and creativity, in Long Island, NY. Both working hard to build the Blue brand and cultivate their love for the arts. Creativity is their family affair.
Blue holds an MBA in Marketing and Project Management, as well as an MED in Instructional Technology and Curriculum Design. She is also an NLP Master Practitioner.
Ruth Vincent
Ruth Vincent is a writer and game designer. She is the author of the Changeling P.I. fantasy series with HarperCollins, beginning with her debut novel, Elixir. She is also the creator of the interactive romance novel, Changeling Charade (like a choose-your-own-adventure story, but for grownups!) available with Heart's Choice Games.
Ruth lives on Long Island with her husband and son, and a cockatoo who thinks he's a dog. Learn more at www.ruthvincent.com
Leslie Vollard
Leslie Vollard has a longstanding passion for the Middle Ages. Her obsession with all things medieval dates back to college when she dug through archives at the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris to study the 12th century troubadour, Arnaut Daniel. In her work, she brings courtly love, chivalry, and the troubadour tradition to life. Romance reigns supreme in her steamy novels about how love conquers all.
Leslie lives in Long Island with her delightfully nerdy husband and a cat. She loves gardening, baking, and reading love poems in dead languages.