ROMANCE AUTHOR & READER EVENTS PRESENTS: RARE19 Once Upon A Time
21 September, 2019
Meet ALL 150+ International Best Selling Romance authors from around the world
Join us for this international event. All authors will be in the venue ready to meet you on 21 September. Spend your day going to each author table to meet, get books signed, and even take pictures with them . Make new book friends from around the world while meeting your favorite or new to you authors.
- 20 September Registration 5:30pm - 8:30pm location to be determined
- 21 September RARE19 Once Upon A Time Signing Early Entry 10:00am - 5:00pm
- 21 September RARE19 Once Upon A Time Signing General Admission 12:00pm - 5:00pm
**Informal meet ups will be set up for Thursday and Friday**
We can't wait to see you there!
The RARE Team
Amy Jennings and Team RARE
FAQs
Where is the event at?
RARE19 London - Romance Author & Reader Events 2019 will take place at:
The Main event is at the Olympia leval 2 Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX
Directions and transport information:
http://olympia.london/visiting/getting-here/public-transport
How much are tickets?
Only one (1) ticket per person is required to enter for the full day; either an Early Entry OR a General Admission ticket- not both
Early Entry ticket £75 - No difference than General Admission other than 2 hours extra in the signing room
General Admission ticket £45
Who must be ticketed?
Anyone enterring the convention halls and/or Foyer must be ticketed. All spouses, caregivers, friends, parents, and children over the age of 12 must be ticketed. **due to occupancy restrictions CHILDREN UNDER 12 will not be permitted entry**
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
If you do not have your paper ticket or can not check in electronically then identification is required. If you do not have a paper ticket, can not check in electronically , and your identification is not the same name as you purchased your ticket in, you will need to update the correct information on Eventbrite prior to the event.
All attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult
Due to occupancy restrictions no children under 12 will be permitted in the events
Please note there will be explicit book covers and banners in the event room
Will there be a limit on the number of tickets I can buy?
Yes, only two (2) tickets per transaction for Early Entry tickets and two (2) for General Admission.
Do I need to add personal information to all tickets being purchased?
Yes. The ticketholder's name, email address, and age should be on each ticket. If you let your name default to all tickets, then YOU will need to give the paper ticket to each individual or enter with them. The individual will have no recourse should something happen to you or they lose the paper ticket if their name isn't listed.
**DUE TO THE NUMBER OF TICKETS SOLD WE WILL NOT MAKE NAME CHANGES FOR YOU** Should you sell your ticket this is between you and the buyer, you must change the names AND email address on all tickets.
What is included in each ticket?
Early Entry has access to all signing authors for the day from 10am-5pm. An Early Entry ticket is ideal for those who have never been to a signing, those who read all subgenre's of Romance, and or those who have many books to be signed. Early Entry ticketholders will be able to access many of the authors with limited lines. If you have a disability and or need additional time to get around due to physical limitations, you may want an Early Entry tickets.
Early Entry ticket enters the signing room at 10am - 5pm
General Admission ticket has all day access to all authors from 12:00pm-5:00pm
There is NO other difference in tickets, no gifts, no extras-- just time.
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Should you sell any tickets it will be your responsibility to transfer the ticket to the new owner by updating the name , age, and email address for each attendee. ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND NO REFUNDS. Prior to paying for your tickets you will be prompted to enter the name, email, and age for each attendee. If all tickets are in your name then YOU will need to give the paper ticket to each individual or enter with them. The individual will have no recourse should something happen to you or they lose the paper ticket if their name isn't listed.
**DUE TO THE NUMBER OF TICKETS SOLD WE WILL NOT MAKE NAME CHANGES FOR YOU** Should you sell your ticket this is between you and the buyer, you must change the names AND email address on all tickets.
Can I update my registration information?
Yes, log into your Eventbrite account and update your information there.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes however if you do not you can either present your bar code on your phone or present your identification as long as it matches the information on your ticket. Each event during RARE18 London will have it's own ticket.
Please bring one of the following with you to enter:
Paper ticket , electronic ticket, or identifcation that matches the name on the purchased ticket.
Identification is required for those who look under 16 or do not have your a paper ticket or a way to electornically check in and said identification must match the name on the ticket
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
Tickets should match your identification so we can verify the age of each attendee and purchaser if ticket is lost or you are not able to check in electronically. For a smooth entry, try to make sure if possible that your name on your identification and your ticket match.
Is there a limit of how many items I can get signed by one author or in total at the event?
NO more than 2 non book items not including book plates per each author
Some authors will have a limit of total number of items to be signed. This information will be posted as soon as possible and is subject to change at any time.
Elle Kennedy - 6 books all personalized but only one will have a message. No Erin watt books
Jamie McGuire - No bookplates
What can/can't I bring to the event?
Feel free to bring as many books as you like, Kindle covers, IPad covers,, and or any items you would like signed by authors. No alcohol of any kind can be brought into the event.
Do I have to buy my own books?
Yes. Books will not be provided for free. If you would like a book signed, please bring that title with you. Some attending authors will have a pre order sheet to bring books with them some will not. Traditionally published books will be available through a book seller at the event.
**WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING YOUR BOOKS WITH YOU TO THE EVENT*** Avoid having a broken heart should your favorite author sell out of books or the book retailer didn't bring that title.
Will a book seller (book store) be selling books at the event?
Yes however a book seller will only sell Traditional titles -meaning only titles distributed by a publisher. If the book you want is not traditionally published (the author is indie) then the book seller will not have the book. We will try and have a list of all available titles to be sold at the event, who is selling them (author or book store).
Will there be food or drink for sale at the event?
There will be a cash bar for drinks with alcohol and without along with a snack bar. Water stations will be throughout the event.
Is there a place for me to leave my jackets/jumper/sweater?
Yes BUT it is £1 per item
Is there a dress code for the event?
No. You will be on your feet all day and rooms tend to get warm, please dress comfortably, where comfortable shoes, and dress in layers.
How long should I stay in town for?
As of now there will be no after party on Saturday night after the signing and informal lunch on Thursday 19 September
Will the author list change?
Yes. The author list is subject to change at any time. Ticket sales are final regardless of cancellations. Authors take signings very serious and confirm after much thought. Should they cancel it is due to a conflict in schedule, an illness, or emergency.
What is the refund policy?
NO REFUNDS- all sales final
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact Team RARE at the following email address: rarevents2019@gmail.com
What is the tube station for Olympia?
Kennsington Olympia
What are my parking options at Olympia Central?
*Please note the entry to Olympia Central where the signing is held is on Hammersmith Road*
Parking onsite at Olympia is £28 for the day (hourly tarrifs available) you must prebook to receive this price. If paid on the day the charge is £37. To book please follow this link -
https://parking.olympia.london/…/C…/CarParkingEntryPage.aspx
We strongly encourage other forms of transportation and or car pooling.
Author LIne Up Subject To Change At Any Time
Confirmed Narrators:
Andi Arndt
Grace Grant
Zachary Webber
Confirmed authors *can change at any time.
A. Zavarelli
A.D. Justice
A.M. Hargrove
Alanea Alder
Alyson Santos
Amanda Bouchet
Amelia Hutchins
Amie Knight
Amy Daws
Angel Payne
Ann Marie Walker
Anne Eliot
April White
Arden Aoide
Ava Harrison
B.J. Harvey
Belle Ward
Beth Ehemann
Brenna Aubrey
Brooke Blaine
C.M. Stunich and Tate James
callie hart
Cara Dee
Carina Adams
Carmen Jenner
Carrie Elks
Cat Porter
Catherine bybee
Charlie Cochet
Christine Brae
Cindi Madsen
Claire C. Riley
Corrine Michaels
Crystal Kaswell
Devney Perry
Drew Elyse
Dylan Allen
Eden
Ella James
Elle Kennedy
Ellie Wade
Emma Hart
Erica Ridley
Eve Langlais
Graceley Knox
H.M. Ward
Heidi McLaughlin
Hilaria Alexander
Holly Renee
Ilona Andrews
J. Daniels
J.R. Gray
J.S. Scott
Jade West
Jaimie Roberts
Jamie Beck
Jamie McGuire
Jana Aston
Jane Harvey-Berrick
Jane Washington
Jeannine Colette
Jenika Snow
Jennifer Ashley
Jessica Sorensen
Jill Sanders
Jillian Dodd
Julia London
Julia Sykes
Julie A. Richman
Julie Johnson
K.K. Allen
K.L. Shandwick
Kandi Steiner
Karen Lynch
Kata Cuic
Kathryn Perez
Kathy Coopmans
Katie Reus
Katy Regnery
Kayti McGee
Kelly Armstrong/Wolfe
Kendra Elliot
Kennedy Ryan
Kenzie Hart
Ker Dukey
Kerry Heavens
Kiley Roache
Kitty/Kat French
Kris Michaels
Kristie Cook
L.A. Casey
L.A. Fiore
L.H. Cosway
L.P. Lovell
Laurelin Paige
Lea Griffith
Lindsay J. Pryor
Lisa Renee Jones
Liv Morris
London Miller
Lorelei James
Lorraine Heath
Louise bay
Lucy Lennox
M.J. Fields
Madeline Sheehan
Mandi Beck
Marie Coulson
marie force
Marni Mann
Megan Erickson
Melanie Marchande
Melinda Leigh
Melissa Haag/M.J. Haag
Melissa Marino
Mina Carter
Monica James
Nana Malone
Natasha Anders
Natasha Knight
Natasha madison
Natasha Preston
Nicole Archer
Nikki Sloane
nora flite
Olivia Rigal
P. Dangelico
Pam Godwin
Poppy J. Anderson
R.C. Boldt
Rachel Caine
Raine Miller
Randi Cooley Wilson
Rebecca Yarros
Rhyannon Byrd
River savage
Ruth Clampett
Saffron A. Kent
Sally Thorne
Samantha Young
Sara Ney
Savannah Page
Scarlett Cole
Shelly Alexander
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Sierra Simone
Skye Warren
Sloane Kennedy
Stacey Marie Brown
Stephanie Hudson
Stylo Fantome
Susan Fanetti
Susie Tate
T. Torrest
T.L. Swan
T. S. Joyce
T.L Smith
Teagan Hunter
Teri Wilson
Terri E. Laine
Terri Osburn
Tessa Teevan
Thea Harrison
Tiffany Snow
Tillie Cole
Veronica Larsen
Vi Keeland
