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GO VOTE!! The 2026 Arcanum needs you 🖤⚔️The first round of voting for Romantasy Illustrated Magazine BEST OF awards is h...
09/06/2026

GO VOTE!! The 2026 Arcanum needs you 🖤⚔️

The first round of voting for Romantasy Illustrated Magazine BEST OF awards is happening NOW! Be sure to follow them so you don’t miss out on the next round 💕

Link in bio to vote

2026 Arcanum Nominees

💕VENDORS
Her Little Bookmark Her Little Bookmark

📚 AUTHORS
Maddie Rose Andry Maddie Rose Andry
Kathryn Breaux KB | Fantasy Romance Author
Ruth Cantu Ruth Cantu | Fantasy Author
S.T. Fernandez S.T. Fernandez | Author
Bree Granado Bree Granado
Marisa Haartz Marisa Haartz
C.P. Harrow C.P. Harrow
Riley Knight Riley Knight | Fantasy Author
Melissa Lam Melissa Lam | Angsty Romance Author
Mae Roberts Mae Roberts
J.K. Ross J.K. Ross | Author

🎙️NARRATORS
Ty Flame Ty Flame
Gabriel Michael Gabriel Michael Mustin
Robb Moreira Robb Moreira aka Ivan Morea - Voice Actor
*Dixie Monroe
*Lucian Rivera Lucian Rivera

A year and a half ago, Rebels & Realms was just an idea between two best friends.From the very beginning, I knew the kin...
07/22/2026

A year and a half ago, Rebels & Realms was just an idea between two best friends.

From the very beginning, I knew the kind of convention I wanted to build. But more than that, I knew the kind of feeling I wanted people to leave with.

I wanted authors, narrators, creators, vendors, volunteers, and attendees to all feel like they belonged in the same room instead of existing in separate corners of the community.

It’s been just me behind the scenes since April, and in the months that followed, there were days that felt impossibly overwhelming. Every decision carried enormous weight, and more than once I found myself wondering whether this was something anyone else even wanted.

Then this weekend happened. And I got my answer as I witnessed countless moments that no spreadsheet, schedule, or floor plan could have ever created.

Those moments happened because each of you showed up exactly as yourselves.

Rebels & Realms was never supposed to be about decorations, programming, or ticket sales. Those things matter, but they were never the heart of it.

The dream was you.

A community that chooses kindness.
A community that celebrates one another.
A community that makes people feel seen.

And somehow... you became exactly what I had hoped existed.

Thank you for believing in a first-year convention. Thank you for trusting an idea before it had a track record.  And thank you for showing up with open hearts and for breathing life into something that was once nothing more than a collection of hopes and “what ifs.”

I don’t think I’ll ever find the words to fully express what this weekend meant to me. My cup runneth over, and I have each of you to thank for that.

So thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
A million 🫶🏼 - thank you 

Here’s to all of us 🖤

We’re so excited to welcome author ✨Kathryn Hart✨ to Rebels & Realms 2026!!Kathryn’s debut dark fantasy novel, Reclamati...
07/13/2026

We’re so excited to welcome author ✨Kathryn Hart✨ to Rebels & Realms 2026!!

Kathryn’s debut dark fantasy novel, Reclamation: Suppression,  brings readers into dangerous worlds filled with intrigue, magic, and unforgettable characters.

Just released on July 10th!!

📚 Kathryn Hart
✨ Dark Fantasy
🖤 Kathryn Hart | Author

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Rebels & Realms: A Fantasy & Romance Book Convention
📍Rogers, AR  |  📆 July 17-18, 2026
🎟️ Link in Bio for Tickets!!

We’re thrilled to welcome author ✨Nicole Conway✨ to Rebels & Realms 2026!!Known for epic adventures, fantasy worlds, and...
07/13/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome author ✨Nicole Conway✨ to Rebels & Realms 2026!!

Known for epic adventures, fantasy worlds, and unforgettable characters, Nicole’s books are perfect for readers who love dragons, magic, and sweeping romantasy stories.

📚 Nicole Conway
✨ YA Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, &Romantasy
🖤 Nicole Conway

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Rebels & Realms: A Fantasy & Romance Book Convention
📍Rogers, AR  |  📆 July 17-18, 2026
🎟️ Link in Bio for Tickets!!

Please help us welcome ✨Rane Williams✨ to Rebels & Realms 2026!!From thrilling mysteries to contemporary rom-coms, Rane’...
07/13/2026

Please help us welcome ✨Rane Williams✨ to Rebels & Realms 2026!!

From thrilling mysteries to contemporary rom-coms, Rane’s stories prove that romance can be equal parts suspenseful, heartfelt, and fun. Be sure to stop by her booth and discover your next read!

📚 Rane Williams
✨ Thriller Romance & Contemporary RomCom
🖤 Author Rane Williams

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Rebels & Realms: A Fantasy & Romance Book Convention
📍Rogers, AR  |  📆 July 17-18, 2026
🎟️ Link in Bio for Tickets!!

We’re excited to announce that author ✨Scottlyn Rae✨ will be joining us at Rebels & Realms 2026!Whether you’re a fan of ...
07/13/2026

We’re excited to announce that author ✨Scottlyn Rae✨ will be joining us at Rebels & Realms 2026!

Whether you’re a fan of dark romance, gothic romantasy, or mafia stories, Scottlyn’s debut novel, Alley Cat, offers plenty of atmosphere, drama, and addictive romance.

Alley Cat, JUST released on July 1st so be sure to go show her ALL THE 💕

📚 Scottlyn Rae
✨ Dark Romance, Gothic Romantasy, & Mafia Romance
🖤 Scottlyn Rae | Author

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Rebels & Realms: A Fantasy & Romance Book Convention
📍Rogers, AR  |  📆 July 17-18, 2026
🎟️ Link in Bio for Tickets!!

Please welcome ✨Shay Casper✨ to Rebels & Realms!From fantasy adventures to YA romantasy, Shay’s stories blend magic, emo...
07/13/2026

Please welcome ✨Shay Casper✨ to Rebels & Realms!
From fantasy adventures to YA romantasy, Shay’s stories blend magic, emotion, and unforgettable journeys that readers of all ages can enjoy.

📚 Shay Casper
✨ Fantasy & YA Romantasy
🖤 Shay Casper

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Rebels & Realms: A Fantasy & Romance Book Convention
📍Rogers, AR  |  📆 July 17-18, 2026
🎟️ Link in Bio for Tickets!!

07/02/2026

Join us at Rebels & Realms: A Fantasy & Romance Book Convention in Rogers, Arkansas, July 17–18, 2026.

Spend the weekend exploring incredible authors, live narrator interviews, immersive panels, quests, crafts, bookish vendors, and unforgettable fantasy experiences.

⚔️ Come revel with us—and don’t forget to stop by Booth #606! 🖤📚

06/12/2026

Ahhhhhhh I can’t wait to see all my bookish friends and be apart of this epic weekend!!! If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, I don’t know what you’re waiting for!! Come say hi and get yourself a bookmark you’ll never lose!

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