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The New England Book Ball

Luxury meets the world of words at this high-end book signing extravaganza followed by an optional fine dining ball!

๐Ÿ“… April 25-26, 2026 โฐ Weekend Event ๐Ÿ“ Mountain View Grand, NH

About The New England Book Ball

A magical weekend celebration for book lovers!

Bring a friend or two on a bucket list destination and come to the first annual New England Book Ball! With over A variety of romance authors and 5 fun and unique vendors, this is sure to be a dream weekend for any reader!

Being one of the most sought after resorts in New England, the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa has extended a discounted room rate to attendees. Call and mention the Book Ball for your room discount.

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Saturday

The Author Expo runs from 11AMโ€“5PM (VIP entry at 10:30AM) with author meet & greets and shopping. Panels & games run from 3โ€“5PM. The Pre-Glam Party is 5:30โ€“7PM, followed by the Dinner Ball from 7โ€“11PM (VIP 6:30PM) with fine dining, music, mingling with authors, and Cover Competition Awards.

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Sunday

VIP attendees enjoy an exclusive Yankee Bookswap from 9:30โ€“11AM. The Author Expo runs from 11AMโ€“3PM for last-minute shopping and author visits. Panels & games run from 1โ€“3PM with raffle winners announced at 3PM. 100% of raffle proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation supporting families and schools living with autism.

๐Ÿณ A lovely breakfast buffet is offered at the hotel for approximately $30 per person.

Event Venue

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

101 Mountain View Road, Whitefield, NH 03598

A luxurious historic resort nestled in the heart of the White Mountains, the Mountain View Grand offers stunning views, elegant ballrooms, and world-class amenities. This premier New England destination provides the perfect backdrop for our inaugural book ball.

Discounted Rooms Special rates for attendees
Fine Dining On-site restaurants & breakfast buffet
Spa & Wellness Full-service spa available
Mountain Views Spectacular White Mountain scenery

Meet the Organizer

Marilynn Harper

Marilynn Harper

Event Organizer

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Romance Author & Publisher โ€” Marilynn Harper is a mother of three who has been writing for almost two decades. Having published her first trilogy during quarantine, she has found her calling and passion in the written word.

While the majority of her work is romance, she also writes children's rhyming books and poetry for kids with autismโ€”a cause close to her heart, which is why 100% of raffle proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation.

Before directing her visions into writing, Marilynn devoted her time to helping women over 30 with weight-loss and confidence boosting as a mindset coach. Now, she's bringing that same dedication to creating an unforgettable experience for readers and authors at the New England Book Ball.

Reader Information

Everything you need to know for an amazing weekend!

Schedule of Events

Friday: 7PM โ€“ Whenever

Table/Ballroom Decorating PJ Party
Authors/Vendors Only

Saturday: 10AM

Sign Ups Open for Pre-Glam Party
All Vendor Tables Must Be Completed

Saturday: 11AMโ€“5PM

Author Expo ยท VIP 10:30AM
3โ€“5PM ยท Panels/Games

Saturday: 5:30โ€“7PM

Pre-Glam Party

Saturday: 7PM (VIP 6:30PM)โ€“11PM

Dinner Ball ยท Cover Competition Awards Presented

Sunday: 9:30โ€“11AM

VIP Yankee Bookswap

Sunday: 11AMโ€“3PM

Author Expo
Panels/Games 1โ€“3PM
Raffle Winners Announced 3PM

Saturday โ€” Panels & Games

3:00PM
Bringing Words
to Life
3:45PM
Don't Judge a Book
by Its Page Count
with Marilynn Harper
4:30PM
Mental Health
in Literature
3:00PM
Twists &
Turns
3:45PM
Romance
Across Genres
4:30PM
Now ‘That’s’
a Bad Review

Game Time!

3โ€“5PM

Cards Against
Humanity

In the Clubhouse
Grab a beverage in the resort bar and head on over for some good ol' fashioned adult fun

Ages 21+ ยท Max Capacity: 50

Sunday โ€” Panels & Games

1:00PM
Genre Crossover
Magic
1:45PM
Behind
the Scenes
2:30PM
To Trend or
Not to Trend
1:00PM
Madlib
My Blurb
1:45PM
Audience Plot/
Character Creation
2:30PM
Writing
Compelling
Characters

Game Time!

1โ€“3PM

Ransom
Notes

In the Clubhouse
Grab a beverage in the resort bar and head on over for some good ol' fashioned adult fun

Ages 21+ ยท Max Capacity: 50

Don’t Judge a Book by It’s Page Count

Because Sometimes, Size Matters.

With Event Host & Author ~ Marilynn Harper

Today, we're diving into the delicate, high-stakes art of focused seduction. We live in a snippet world now, full of reels no longer than ten seconds and attention spans that rival the Tasmanian Devil during Happy Hour. And sometimes, we just don't have it in us to commit to the long haul tale. That's where the compact climax comes in. These little smutty bundles of desire have the potential to hit that desire spot before you turn off the lights, if done correctly.

Join me as I reveal how to trim the fluff, crank up the heat, and deliver a story that leaves readers breathless, satisfied, and wondering how on earth you fit an entire universe into less than five-thousand words.

Saturday 3:45PM

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Get Your Tickets

Buy on Eventbrite โ†’

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Book Your Stay

Discounted Room Rates Available!

Special rates extended to attendees at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa. Sharing a room is recommended!

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Breakfast Buffet

A lovely breakfast buffet is offered at the hotel for approximately $30 per person.

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Charity Raffle

100% of raffle proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation supporting families and schools living with autism.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with us to create an unforgettable experience!

The New England Book Ball brings together 50+ romance and fantasy authors, 5 unique vendors, and hundreds of passionate readers for a magical weekend experience. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with an engaged, book-loving audience in an elegant, memorable setting.

GOLD TIER

Premium Sponsorship

  • โœ“ Premium booth placement
  • โœ“ Logo on all promotional materials
  • โœ“ Social media shoutouts
  • โœ“ Website banner placement
  • โœ“ Ball dinner tickets included
SILVER TIER

Standard Sponsorship

  • โœ“ Vendor booth space
  • โœ“ Logo on website
  • โœ“ Social media mentions
  • โœ“ Event tickets included
BRONZE TIER

Supporting Sponsorship

  • โœ“ Logo on website
  • โœ“ Social media thank you post
  • โœ“ Event tickets included

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Contact Us About Sponsorship

Signing Authors

& Vendors

  • Marilynn Harper
  • Lisa Vitanza
  • Cristina Sikich
  • Kaycee Giammarco
  • Rebecca Parcha
  • Crea Reitan
  • Erica Lake
  • Jamie Schmidt
  • Aurora Mahoney
  • AK Kechambone
  • Anna Juliette
  • Seba Cassell
  • Susan Mills
  • Sarah Plotzker
  • Cathy Greco
  • Nicole Labrocca
  • Emmie Hamilton
  • Dawn Mence
  • Stephanie Saccoccio
  • Maley Luna
  • Megan Ryder
  • Shelly Cruz
  • Heather Kindt
  • Jessica Dodge
  • Gia Cobie
  • Alex Frey
  • Natasha Verna
  • Kristie Wolf
  • Victoria Sorenson
  • Sienna Rae
  • Lacey Fuhr
  • Jessica Cronin
  • Rachel Menard
  • Jaymee Diviacchi
  • Nikki Thompson
  • Kristie Clement
  • Nicole Cook
  • Joscelyn Hutchinson
  • Bella Lane
  • Janae Hopkins
  • Kailyn Abdou
  • Kim Taton
  • Rona Gofstein
  • JB Schroeder
  • Rebecca Steiniger
  • Cameron Garriepy
  • Faith Cartier
  • Jennilee Brown
  • Sandy Malone
  • Emily Brady
  • Ella Haines
  • Janny Lora
  • Jill MacGregor
  • Peggy Jaeger
  • Nikki Lamers
  • Rebecca Hartwell
  • Mara Van Nacht
  • Christine Donovan
  • D.L. Jennings

The New England Book Ball

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50+ Authors

Meet and get signatures from over 50 romance and fantasy authors in an intimate, magical setting.

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5 Vendors

Shop from 5 fun and unique vendors offering book-related merchandise and treasures.

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Charity Raffle

100% of book raffle proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation supporting families with autism.

Get In Touch

Questions about the New England Book Ball?

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Venue

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Mountain View Road
Whitefield, NH

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Event Dates

TBD 2026 (Weekend)
Saturday 11AM - Sunday 4PM

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