Paper Hearts Author Event

Come meet some of your favorite Christian Romance authors at Baker Book House! From 2-5 p.m., participate in panel discussions as these authors discuss their books and inspirations for writing them. Then from 7-9 p.m. there will be time for book signings and photos. Check out some attending authors below:

Becca Kinzer lives in Springfield, Illinois where she works as a critical care nurse. When she’s not busy taking care of sick patients or using up all the storage on her phone with pictures of her dog, she enjoys making up lighthearted stories with serious laughs. Becca's latest novel is Not What We Pictured, releasing on April 21, 2026.

Liz Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 novels. She works in marketing, makes her home in Phoenix, Arizona, and daydreams of summer days on PEI's shores. Liz's latest novel is Sometimes You Stay.

Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling author and ACFW Carol Award winner, and has been a Romantic Times top pick for her previous books. She loves Jesus, history, romance, and watching sports. This transplanted Kansan now makes her home in Rochester, Minnesota. Erica’s latest book is A Scheming in Parliament.

Toni Shiloh is a bestselling author of soulfully romantic novels and United States Air Force veteran. Her contemporary novels point to the grace and goodness of Christ, and she desires to bring Him glory in her writing. Toni’s latest novel is Hearts on the Fly, releasing February 3, 2026.

Crystal Caudill is the Christy Award-winning author of "dangerously good romance," including the Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age series. She is a stay-at-home mom and caregiver, and when she isn't writing, Crystal can be found playing board games with her family, drinking hot tea, or reading other great books at her home outside Cincinnati, Ohio. Crystal's latest novel is Sung in the Shadows, releasing March 17, 2026.

Michelle Griep has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayola. She is a Christy Award-winning author of historical romances that both intrigue and evoke a smile. Michelle's latest novel is The Bird of Bedford Manor, releasing February 1, 2026.