Tessonja Odette
Romantasy bestseller | Lore & Luster Anointed
🗓️Sunday, April 11 · 1:00 – 2:00 PM
📍Shelf Indulgence | Booth: BOOKSTORE
Lore & Luster • April 10–11
Fantasy & Romance Takes Over Tacoma
Join us for year two of Lore & Luster, and explore two days of author signings, bookish vendors, Best-selling author signings, and a Regency-inspired masquerade.
65+ authors
90+ vendors
Regency masquerade
What to expect
A weekend stacked with magic
Panels, immersive builds, and inclusive services designed for every romantasy reader.
40+
Authors
Signing & Selling
40+
Vendors
Bookish Goods & Indie Presses
3000+
Attendees
A Weekend of Fun
2
Days
Curated Market + Masquerade Ball
Weekend flow
Two days of immersive romantasy
From sunrise craft talks to midnight masquerade reveals, every block is curated for readers, and creators alike.
The full schedule will release June 2026
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00PM
Market Place
Marketplace Ballroom (FLOOR 3)
Wander through a curated marketplace of indie authors, bookish artists, and literary-inspired treasures.
Saturday
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Featured Author Signing #1
BOOKSTORE BOOTH (SHELF INDULGENCE)
Meet some of today’s most celebrated voices in fantasy and romance at our featured author signings. This highly anticipated experience offers attendees the opportunity to connect with renowned authors, have books signed, and engage with the stories and creators shaping the genre.
Saturday
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Masquerade Ball
VENUE TBA
Step into an evening of enchantment at the Lore & Luster Masquerade Ball. Don your finest attire and mask as fantasy comes to life—an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and decadent atmosphere awaits.
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00PM
Market Place
Marketplace Ballroom
Wander through a curated marketplace of indie authors, bookish artists, and literary-inspired treasures.
Sunday
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Featured Author Signing #2
Shelf Indulgence booth
Meet some of today’s most celebrated voices in fantasy and romance at our featured author signings. This highly anticipated experience offers attendees the opportunity to connect with renowned authors, have books signed, and engage with the stories and creators shaping the genre.
Sunday
1:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tessonja Oddette
Shelf Indulgence booth
Meet Tessonja Odette at our featured author signing. Beloved for her whimsical, fairytale-inspired romantasy filled with magic, slow-burn tension, and richly imagined worlds, Tessonja’s stories have captured the hearts of readers everywhere. This is your chance to connect with her in person, have your book signed, and step even deeper into the enchanting worlds she’s created
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Sunday
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Featured Author Signing #3
Shelf Indulgence booth
Meet some of today’s most celebrated voices in fantasy and romance at our featured author signings. This highly anticipated experience offers attendees the opportunity to connect with renowned authors, have books signed, and engage with the stories and creators shaping the genre.
Saturday night
Regency-inspired masquerade
Gilded mask contest, live string quartet remixing fantasy scores, and midnight confetti cannons with fandom flair.
- Cocktail flights + zero-proof speakeasy
- Onsite Themed Vendors
- Mask reveal runway hosted
Presented by
Hosted by Shelf Indulgence
Tacoma’s first and only romance bookstore curates immersive playlists, hand-selects featured authors, and ensures every detail is designed with readers in mind. They also serve as the official on-site bookseller, bringing a full bookstore experience directly to the convention floor.
- Woman-owned & Tacoma-rooted
- Official Onsite Bookstore
- Host of Featured Author Signings
Partners & Patron Houses
Thank you to the 2027 presenting partners
These bookstores, studios, fandom brands, and artisan makers keep the weekend accessible, inclusive, and enchantingly over the top.
FAQ
Everything you keep asking
Policies, inclusivity measures, cosplay safety, and more.
What's the parking like?
The Convention Center offers a paid parking garage available to all attendees. Guests staying within our official hotel block will have access to discounted parking rates. Additional free street parking is available throughout the surrounding area.
What is your bag policy?
Bags and carts are both allowed at Lore & Luster 2027. Please refer to our full policy here to view restrictions and more information.
Are badges refundable?
Badges are refundable until April 6, 2027. In order to initiate a refund, please email loreandluster@shelfindulgence.store
Is the event all-ages?
Daytime programming welcomes all ages. The masquerade is 18+ and requires valid ID.
Is Cosplay allowed?
No. The Greater Tacoma Convention Center expressed that they cannot allow cosplay unless certain security measures are in place. In order to keep costs down for attendees and attending industry, we have opted to not proceed with said measures.
Cosplay will not be permitted at our 2027 event, but character bounding is more than permitted. Please refer to this webpage for more information.
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Secure your Lore & Luster 2027 badge
Payment plans, accessibility comps, and sponsorship opportunities keep the weekend open to every reader.