“Hosted by Bookish Becca Co., Readers of the Valley, and Wildshaped Reads

Step into a cozy, book-filled afternoon where creativity, community, and a touch of sparkle come together — all outdoors!

We’ll have plenty of tables for crafting, but feel free to bring a blanket and enjoy a book in the grass while soaking up the sunshine.”

“Attending Author Alert!
We’re so excited to welcome Alexis Almanzar to the Tales & Tumbleweed Book Festival! Alexis writes both adult contemporary romcoms and YA fantasy romance, blending humor, heart, and unforgettable characters. Her romcoms feature fake dating, grumpy FMC × sunshine MMC couples, and thoughtful anxiety representation. In her fantasy novels, readers can expect reluctant allies-to-lovers, fated mates, original pantheons, unique sentient magic systems, and creepy-but-cute creatures, with inclusive LGBTQ representation, drawing comparisons to Throne of Glass. As Alexis beautifully puts it in Where Shadows Burn: “Just because you have the ability to do monstrous things does not make you a monster. Someone who is powerless can do more damage than someone with the ability to destroy worlds. Intention is everything.” Come meet her and explore worlds where magic, romance, and heart collide!”